I'm sure at one time or another you've been part of a Secret Santa gift exchange. This year I was a recipient of a secret Santa gift from the Temecula Quilt Co quilt shop. I have never been to the shop in Temecula, California, or never have met the shop owner, Sheryl Johnson, but she shared a wonderful secret Santa mystery quilt design with anyone who read her blog. What an awesome gift! Each week we received another clue. A little more cutting and some more sewing. Nine patches... 4 patches... Greens... and plenty of Reds and Neutrals. Lots of oldies, but goodies, for sure. After 5-6 weeks this sweet Christmas variation of the classic Burgoyne Surrounded quilt was sewn together. "Secret Santa" 42" x 54" I machine quilted using a 28wt. Aurifil thread. I love the texture it created. Snowflakes, and snow blowing swirls. Of course, there were lots of things I should have been working on, but it was exciting to get a mystery Secret Santa gift each week. This pattern has been on my perpetual list for 20+ years. Sheryl divided up the construction in easy and doable segments. I think 2019 will find me FINALLY making this pattern 1991 in the indigo and white fabrics I had planned so long ago. Thanks, Sheryl for sharing your mystery with all of us. It was a fabulous seasonal project. Wishing you all a Happy Holiday season and Merry Christmas. We'll catch up after the New Year. Until Then- Kyle
