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.



74 comments:

  1. You made a very nice thread art wall hanging!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  15. 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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  16. I like the end result very much

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

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

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

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

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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. Love your use of many mediums to achieve your final work of art!

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

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  26. That is sew beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
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  27. 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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  28. yes--I too believe that Jesus is the reason and what a lovely project-
    smiles, diane

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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. Very creative idea! I love seeing fabric combined with different mediums.
    Susie

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  32. Beautiful - and what a great idea! Thanks!

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

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

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

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  36. Very gorgeous, thank you very much for sharing!

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  37. Wonderful work. I am very proud of you!

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

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

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

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

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  42. Thanks for sharing your process. Very interesting.

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

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

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

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  47. I love this technique...thanks for sharing!
    Mindi
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  48. 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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  49. 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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  50. Thanks for sharing. I really need to start my holiday sewing!

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

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

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  55. I'm going to have to try that technique.

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

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

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

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

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