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Saturday 21 December 2013

Christmas Quilt

It's only a few days until Christmas, and I wanted to share with you my Christmas quilt (that I just finished a few days ago) and a poem written by By Dessie Nichols titled "A Week After Christmas".


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'Twas the week after Christmas and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even her spouse
The quilting frame had replaced the tree by the stair,
In hopes she'd not be disturbed, as she quilted there.


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Outside the flurries of snow from the sky,
Made not a sound as they floated by.
The needle also made not a sound
As through the quilt it slid up and down.


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When out from the kitchen there arose such a clatter;
She flew out of her chair to see what was the matter.
There in his longjohns, stood a sleepy-eyed spouse,
Grumbling, "Why can't I find something to eat in this house?


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A knock on the door gave them both a fright
Who'd be calling at this time of night
They opened the door, and what a surprise!
A very weary-looking Santa stood before their eyes.


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"I know it's past Christmas, and you think I'm out of my mind,
But I'd like one of your quilts, if you'd be so kind.


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"You see I'm ashamed," he said with a pause,
"But I forgot a present for Mrs. Santa Claus."


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"Sir, please help me 'cause you must know how I feel,
A woman can make a man feel like a number one heel."


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The lady smiled, and turned with a grin,
Returned with a quilt, and handed it cheerfully to him.


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"Here, Dear Santa, is my latest creation."
And she gave it to him without hesitation.
"the Quilting is good, and the colors quite nice,
""I want her to enjoy it; there will be no price."


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"Thank you and God Bless. I knew quilters were great!"
"now I must hurry, as the time is quite late"
And they heard him exclaim, as he turned to depart,
"Only a quilter would have such a big heart."  --


Christmas Quilt Roll

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!


Linking up at Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish it up Friday
and
Confessions of  a Fabric Addict

12 comments:

  1. What a cute Christmas quilt! Love the fabrics, quilting and embroidery!

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  2. This is just beautiful! Can I pin this to my holiday quilts board?? It's lovely :)

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  3. Lovely quilt! Your quilting and embroidery are great!

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  4. Gorgeous quilt and wonderful poem!
    Happy holidays!
    Esther
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  5. Love your quilt and how fun to scatter the pics throughout the verse, great post :D

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  6. Oh my goodness! I am ROFLOL. Your quilt is gorgeous. I especially love the tags on all the presents.

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  7. Great poem!! And a great quilt! Very Christmassy!!

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  8. What a gorgeous quilt and wonderful poem! Love it all! Merry Christmas!

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  9. It looks great, love the binding and great poem!

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  10. An absoluetly gorgeous quilt and I loved the ditty that went with it.

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  11. You are very talented! This quilt is beautiful.

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XOXO Cristina