Monday, November 16, 2015

Christmas Is In My Heart! Giveaway Too!!

Hi everyone!  First let me give a big shout out to Marina at Seams to be Sew for once again coordinating all the fun.  Thanks again to Fat Quarter Shop, they are giving away a $25.00 gift certificate each day of the hop. You can sign up for a chance to win at any blog that is showing the entry box.  Just leave a comment at each blog for an entry. Be sure to check out Christmas is in My Heart blog hop every day.

Well for me Jesus is the Reason for the Season.  When I thought about the title Christmas is in your Heart, He was the first thing I thought of.  I decided I would again do a thread art wall hanging.  I searched for a picture to use from the internet and came up with this one.


I saved the picture to my computer and then used a free online tool that will change pictures to sketches.  Photo 2 Sketch  You can upload any photo you would like to change to a sketch.  I then blew up the picture and printed it off in 4 separate 8 1/2 x 11 pieces and taped them together to complete the larger size.  I used a light box and #2 pencil to trace the major component lines onto muslin fabric.  I am very happy with the way it turned out.


I used black thread to free motion embroidery all of the details and then used colored pencils to add color.  Finally, I used clear textile medium and a small paint brush and brushed the entire drawing, let it dry, and heat set with an iron. I had a fat quarter sitting around that always reminded me of stained glass.  I thought it would be perfect for the border.


Jesus has blessed me and my family so much.  My days have not always been perfect. I have learned and will continue to learn when going through difficult times. I am a cancer survivor and there are many other not so fun stories in my life but, I "know" He has always been by my side and even carried me through any hard times.  Thank YOU Lord!!!  I hope however you celebrate this time of year that you have a wonderful blessed holiday!  Big HUGS to you all!

Thanks to the Fat Quarter Shop "I" WON a $25.00 gift certificate during the Halloween Hop.  Check out what I got :)  Wha-hoo Downton Abbey Fat Quarters.  The show is ending whaaaaaaa.


Ok, now "YOU" could win a $25.00 gift certificate as well.  Leave a comment below and hop on over to the other blogs for even more chances to win.


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P.S. 

If interested come back tomorrow.  I have a block in Quiltmaker's 100 Block magazine and tomorrow is my day of that blog.  Quiltmaker will be giving away an issue of 100 Blocks from each blog participant.



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74 comments:

  1. AnitaNovember 16, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    You made a very nice thread art wall hanging!

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  2. Teatime CreationsNovember 16, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    What beautiful work you create. And yes, it is great to always have someone at your side during the good and trying times. Have a Merry Christmas.

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  3. cookieNovember 16, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    Between your technique for reinventing a favorite piece of art to how your sewing work area is arranged--I am in awe! Thank you or sharing!

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  4. BetsyNovember 16, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    What a wonderful idea. I would have never imagined you could do that with just a picture. Thank you for sharing your idea and for keeping Jesus in Christmas

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  5. Amanda BestNovember 16, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Lovely wall hanging. Thanks for sharing it. Merry Christmas.
    my email is: bestbelle2010@aol.com

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  6. DorianNovember 16, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Wow, what a cool thing. It's so neat what you can do with fabric and thread.

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  7. Carol- Beads and BirdsNovember 16, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    Oh, I wanna win a Fat Quarter gift certificate...I whined!! Gosh, thanks so much for the pic to sketch link. I have one on my tablet and I'll use this one for sure. Thanks for sharing your process on this quilt. Very cool idea.

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  8. Patty November 16, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Thanks for sharing your process. I found that quite interesting. Great result.

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  9. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 16, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    Very nice sketching....interesting.

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  10. Emily CNovember 16, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    That came out really nice.

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  11. Stitchin At HomeNovember 16, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    This turned out nice.

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  12. AllisonNovember 16, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    I'm always happy to learn about new techniques. Very nice!

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  13. Lisa in Port HopeNovember 16, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Such a beautiful finish to remind us to love each other with all the troubles in the world today.

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  14. CarolNovember 16, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I LOVE your thread painting! Thanks for explaining how to do it. You chose a perfect picture for the season too. :) Thanks for sharing Christmas!

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  15. AnonymousNovember 16, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    This is my favorite so far on this hop. Thanks for sharing.

    senstrings (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  16. Danette November 16, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    I made a Downton Abbey bag. I just love it. If you feel like checking it out- http://nettiesews.blogspot.com/2015/11/downton-abbey-tote.html
    I'm sad the show is ending, too. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net

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  17. Charlene SNovember 16, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    He is the reason for the season! Your thread painting is great. I wish I could do it too.

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  18. Carol SwiftNovember 16, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    What a sweet and perfect Christmas project you created. It's beautiful! Thanks for sharing your process...I'll have to try this.

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  19. PatNovember 16, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    I like the end result very much

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  20. sewlostNovember 16, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Fabulous, I can't wait to something like that. Thanks for sharing your steps.
    Sandy

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  21. Denise :)November 16, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Beautiful piece! :)

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  22. Jen BarnardNovember 16, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    I've never seen a quilt made this way before, it's lovely.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  23. cjmontNovember 16, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    beautiful art work.

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  24. genie holtNovember 16, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Just showed your quilt closet setup to my husband. I think we can do this and will make the bedroom much less crowded. Thanks for participating and for the heads up on the Quiltmaker blog hop.

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  25. Jane's QuiltingNovember 16, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    That is beautifully done! I love your idea and how you quilted with the darker threads to highlight! Beautiful!

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  26. Needled MomNovember 16, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    You did such a beautiful job on that. Merry Christmas.

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  27. Charlene McCainNovember 16, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    You definitely touched my heart with your beautiful quilt. Jesus really is the reason for the season and you have portrayed that beautifully. Great job!

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  28. Vicki HNovember 16, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Absolutely Amazing!!

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  29. Anna brownNovember 16, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Very cool i won at the halloween blog hop too Cant wait to get my gift card .......too love the fat quarter shop.....Very nice picture of jesus....ty for sharing......happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  30. lalaluuNovember 16, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Love your use of many mediums to achieve your final work of art!

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  31. mumbird3November 16, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    I love your Downton abbey fabrics - I'm sad too that the show is over! Love the costumes!!

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  32. DodyNovember 16, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    That is sew beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
    Dmac5958ataoldotcom

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  33. CalicojoanNovember 16, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Wow, that is pretty incredible. I'm glad to know about the Photo Sketch 2 program also. I'm going to have to check that out!

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  34. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DINovember 16, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    yes--I too believe that Jesus is the reason and what a lovely project-
    smiles, diane

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  35. GrammasheriNovember 16, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    What a special treasure you created! That's a great example of using one's gifts to honor the Lord. I'm Inspired by your project and your post.

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  36. NancyNovember 16, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    Wow. Your post today was loaded with wonderful news. I appreciate your tutorial about changing the photo to a sketch and all you did. I would like to try this. Congratulations on the block in the magazine. I didn't know they had a new issue out. Merry Christmas.

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  37. AnelNovember 16, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Amazing! God bless :)

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  38. legato1958November 16, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Very creative idea! I love seeing fabric combined with different mediums.
    Susie

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  39. AnonymousNovember 16, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Beautiful - and what a great idea! Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  40. BrendaNovember 16, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Very interesting on how you created the picture for your project!

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  41. Quilting TangentNovember 16, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Good copy of the picture. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  42. SallyNovember 16, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    Very creative. I'd ever heard of this program before. Congrats on your Downton Abbey FQ bundle!!

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  43. DawnNovember 16, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Very gorgeous, thank you very much for sharing!

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  44. AnonymousNovember 16, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Wonderful work. I am very proud of you!

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  45. JANETNovember 16, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    You do very beautiful work!

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  46. MissPatNovember 16, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Wow, that thread painting is a lot of work. Very inspiring.

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  47. Mary AnnNovember 16, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Lovely work. I have never tried that. Thanks for sharing your how-to's.

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  48. Sarah@123quiltNovember 16, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    That "stained glass" fabric is absolutely perfect for the border!

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  49. Lisa EnglandNovember 16, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Wow, your project is amazing!

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  50. AnonymousNovember 16, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    I'll miss Downton Abby too. Your project is lovely, and He IS the Reason for the Season!
    Carole Corn

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  51. LauraNovember 16, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    Thanks for sharing your process. Very interesting.

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  52. Joan H.November 16, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Thanks for sharing your special art project. It's lovely

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  53. wendyNovember 16, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Christmas blessings to you! Thanks for sharing your work of "heart".

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  54. SusanNovember 16, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Love your picture of the Good Shepherd, its lovely. I never thought of doing it that way, thanks for the inspiration!

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  55. AnonymousNovember 16, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    I love this technique...thanks for sharing! find me at mind dot less at comcast dot net

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  56. AnonymousNovember 16, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    I love this technique...thanks for sharing!
    Mindi
    find me at mind dot less at comcast dot net

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  57. In stitches and seamsNovember 16, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    interesting technique. thanks for sharing it with us today. Very nice project and a reminder that Jesus is the reason for the season
    in stitches

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  58. BobbieNovember 16, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    I agree with you about Jesus being the reason for the season and your quilt is stunning, this is one I would love to have hanging up in my own home. Blessings to you and your family.

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  59. Cynthia Brunz DesignsNovember 16, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Thanks for sharing. I really need to start my holiday sewing!

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  60. Mary maloneyNovember 16, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    I love love love your studio.

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  61. Tu-Na QuiltsNovember 16, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    First time visitor here. I enjoyed seeing your sewing space in your heading. Looks very organized. Love the project that you created for this hop.

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  62. Just Quilt ItNovember 16, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Wow! This is a great piece of art! Thank you for sharing the way you created it. Lovely!

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  63. MarianNovember 16, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    Wendy, what a wonderful and loving tribute to why we celebrate the Christmas season. It's very beautiful and I thank you for this beautiful portrait to remind us of the season. I can't imagine all the work it takes to do the thread art, but I'm truly in awe. Christmas Is In Your Heart.

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  64. SewgirlNovember 16, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Really nice job. Thanks for the link for the online photo to sketch. I think I'll try it out!

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  65. Marla's CraftsNovember 16, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Beautiful. You are very talented.

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  66. Cindy LNovember 16, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    I'm going to have to try that technique.

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  67. Doris Rice, The Quilting QueenNovember 16, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    Wowzers, the thread art wall hanging is fabulous! I love it. Can't wait to see your block tomorrow. My day with Quiltmaker is Friday.

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  68. Michele TNovember 16, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    This is really a novel idea... I'll have to experiment!!Thanks!

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  69. @lutzcatsNovember 16, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    I think your wall hanging is Majestic. Super detailed and appreciate focus on the REASON!

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  70. AnonymousNovember 16, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Lovely wall hanging- I would love to give something like that a try one day! Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com

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  71. LJNovember 16, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    Wonderful. You did a great job. May Christmas bring you lots of joy this year.

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  72. LindaNovember 17, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    Beautiful!!!

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  73. ReneeNovember 18, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    I love how well you captured the photo. What a great job! Lovely work!

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  74. MichelleNovember 20, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    Just beautiful!

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