Welcome everyone to my little stop on the Celebrate Christmas Quilt-A-Long! I was so excited when Michele asked me to do this and it has been totally fun seeing all the blocks so far. It should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me that I just had to appliqué something for this. I decided to try something a little new here so I did an angel. If I could name an angel I would have to name her Miss Carol. My daughter had the most wonderful counselor in high school named Carol and she was an absolute angel to us! She even looks like that too!
You can download the directions and templates here:
Download Christmas Angel Applique
I had a lot of fun adding tiny bits of embroidery to this block. I’ve been a huge fan of Sandra Leichner ever since I saw her quilt Pharaoh. I have a long way to go before I can add the kind of embroidery details she does but this was a really fun place to start. Here are some up close shots of the embroidery.
I ordered this really great little embroidery hoop from Sandra that made my life much easier! You can find them here.
Oh Dear I just realized that it’s October! And next week Block 10 for My Tweets is coming out…how did that happen? Where did I put that fabric? Better go!
Your angel is very cute. Thank you.
Posted by: Michelle M | 10/05/2011 at 11:03 PM
What an absolutely beautiful design, thank you for the pattern.
Posted by: Tree | 10/06/2011 at 02:05 AM
Wow she really is beautiful. Thank you.
Posted by: Robyn Brown | 10/06/2011 at 04:21 AM
What a beautiful block! She's gorgeous.
Posted by: Lynette | 10/06/2011 at 05:05 AM
She's really sweet! I think it's the nicest block in the series so far.
Posted by: Tina | 10/06/2011 at 06:13 AM
Beautiful Block!!
Posted by: Jennifer | 10/06/2011 at 06:29 AM
Arorable
Posted by: Linda | 10/06/2011 at 06:33 AM
Adorable
Posted by: Linda | 10/06/2011 at 06:34 AM
Very beautiful block, thanks !
Posted by: Beatrice | 10/06/2011 at 07:03 AM
Wow! Thank you, Erin! I love your Christmas angel!!!
Posted by: Robin | 10/06/2011 at 07:39 AM
I love this little angel. In fact, I liked her so much, I decided to make her in wool felt and some of my favorite Kansas Troubles fabrics and have already cut all the pieces out this morning! :) Thank you for such a cute design.
Posted by: Michele | 10/06/2011 at 09:37 AM
Thank You! I admire your work. I've learned some valuable applique lessons from you also!
Thanks again.
Posted by: Liz | 10/06/2011 at 11:07 AM
This is a beautiful block...thank you! Makes Christmas seem a little closer - gulp.
Posted by: Raewyn | 10/06/2011 at 11:53 AM
LOVE your angel block. You do beautiful work.
Posted by: Jean | 10/06/2011 at 02:41 PM
Erin,
Your angel is adorable as is My Tweets. I haven't been able to start them yet but am hoping to after the first of the year. Thanks for the patterns and the inspiration.
Posted by: Sandi1100 | 10/06/2011 at 04:57 PM
The name Carol is so appropriate for a Christmas angel--"Christmas Carol". I have a WIP Christmas quilt, which is made of embroidered blocks and your Christmas Carol angel block will fit in perfectly. You've inspired me to get back to working on this WIP. Thanks so much.
Posted by: NancyinSTL | 10/07/2011 at 11:15 AM
Thank you for sharing this sweet angel!
Posted by: Yvonne aka sommeke | 10/07/2011 at 06:38 PM
Thank you so much for such a beautiful Angel....I can't wait to make it for my daughter. She loves angels!! Thank you for sharing!!!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | 10/08/2011 at 04:22 PM
thank you for the angel pattern, she is really adorable.
Posted by: kathleen | 10/08/2011 at 06:52 PM
I suggest that you consider creating a Christmas quilt using this lovely angel! Your My Tweets are so much fun and I think you could be on a new track with Carol.
Posted by: Sherry | 10/10/2011 at 06:33 AM
Thanks for sharing your angel with us Erin! ;)
Posted by: Mrya | 10/10/2011 at 05:18 PM
Beautiful Angel applique block. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Darlene | 10/16/2011 at 09:37 AM
Very nice Christmas Angel block. I am going to try to make one! Gives me some good
ideas for a pillow, tote bag and a crib quilt. thankyou.
Posted by: Yolanda | 10/16/2011 at 02:31 PM
Thanks for the sweet angel design!
Posted by: Sandi | 10/18/2011 at 01:45 PM
Hi, Erin! Very beautiful and sweet angel design! Thanks for sharing! Have a nice day! A hug!
Posted by: Gladys | 10/20/2011 at 08:03 AM