I haven’t been very active with the Small Quilt Talk Yahoo group this year. Too many other projects, I suppose. The challenge for December, was to make a small red and white quilt. I tried to ignore this challenge as well. But I love red and white quilts, and I thought it would be nice to make something quick this month….you know where this is going.
I grabbed some red and white and cut some HSTs. These finish at 1.5 inches and I used Die 50771 for my Accuquilt Studio cutter.
And started piecing.
My inspiration was a Quilt of Valor that I made a couple years ago. I loved it so much, that I had a hard time parting with it! Piecing commenced.
I didn’t want it to be too square.
But this wasn’t working for me. Time to piece some more.
Wonky, but better. Time for a little quilting.
And a bit of binding.
Here is my inspiration quilt.The pattern is a very old one called Tree Everlasting. It measures about 60 inches by 72 inches.
And here is my new little quilt. It measures about 30 inches by 33 inches.
I quilted a freehand grid in the “trees” and a feather in the white spaces. I got the feathers too close to the edge on one side!
This is how they should look! I need to remember not to quilt too close to the edge!
This backing fabric was purchased from Ikea a few years ago. 
And this is where it hangs, above my fireplace.
Here you can see it in context.
I debated washing this for the crinkle effect. Someday I will but I will enjoy it this way for now.
Linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Richard and Tanya Quilts, A Quilted Passion
KatyQuilts 
Gorgeous. The quilting is beautiful.
I really love your quilt! Wonderful work!
WOW!! the quilting is wonderful and I love the progression in the pictures.
I love the quilting, Katy.
Perfect quilt for this Christmas time !! It’s gorgeous !
Red and white is always the best combination !
It’s beautiful. You did a great job on the quilting.
I *love* everything about this quilt, the size, the colors, the design, but most especially the quilting! It looks so gorgeous hanging above the fireplace. Job well done!
What a beautiful quilt you have made. It is stunning where you have hung it.
Spectacular quilt – and the quilting puts it over the top! I love it Katy!
That color becomes a true focal point in your room, and draws the eye right to it. I think it’s a stunning piece, Katy. Congratulations!
Hi Katy! I love your Christmas quilt! What a great tree pattern and your quilting is fantastic! Merry Christmas! x Teje
This is the one on yahoo my eye went straight too. It is lovely and striking.
Love, love, love! The red and white, your quilting, it’s all beautiful!
I loved seeing it in the Small Quilt Talk Yahoo group reveal (whew!) and love seeing it here with your background about it. Very graphic
Wow, what a striking display above your mantel.
Your red and white quilt is gorgeous and I love the hand and machine quilting! Have a good weekend. Hugs,
Love this little quilt. Almost done with Christmas gifts. I need some “pay’ quilting time.