It's been wet a lot here, which makes it great for sewing and baking! At least that's what I like to do on rainy days, unless I'm bundled up reading a book, with a hot drink close by. So instead of letting the weather get me down, I started my Christmas sewing projects.
I know Christmas already!?? We still have 65 days till Christmas, but if you plan on making any gifts, like I am, you have to start early!! So my Christmas sewing has begun!!
Truthfully I love Christmas! I love the snow, the music, the decorations (which I put up in Nov) and baking!! I love making cookies! How about you? What's your favorite part of Christmas?
What I've Been Up To:
Modern Trees QAL My second QAL over at Christa Quilts!! The above picture was the lay out for the wall hanging. You add white strips along each side to make the rows even. I chose to make a lap size quilt and didn't want that much white, so I chose to sash the blocks! (basically I went for the easier piecing layout!! lol )
Count Down To Christmas QAL I couldn't help myself, I had to jazz it up with a border and even incorporated the Modern Trees Block along the top!! It was meant to be, they are the same width!! I didn't follow the instructions for assembling the calendar to the letter either, but I am so happy with the results!
Blue Wave
I finally have my nephew's quilt loaded on the frame and knew how I wanted to quilt it, only to realize it wasn't as easy to accomplish as I thought!! eek!! I need a quilting ruler!! So that is now on order.....
Christmas Placemats
I am piecing them, quilt as you go, with a variety of Christmas fabrics. I randomly cut different widths of strips from all the fabrics, and am randomly placing them together. So none of them will be exactly the same. I was going for fun, and being as I am making 13 of them I didn't want to have to think about it, just sew! The backing fabric however is all the same and has a fall theme. Making the placemats a 2fer!! 2 placemats in 1!! Gotta love that!!
City Sampler QAL
Virtual Quilting Bee
All blocks done. Next up adding the on point triangles!!! So cool, but it maybe a few weeks...or after Christmas before I get there!
One last item....told you I love to bake cookies! These were too tempting to resist. Second recipe shared over at Jacquelynne Steves blog, Pumpkin Spice Cookie with Maple Cream Cheese!! So easy and so good! Too good I ate 3 on Sunday at lunch before I had to put them away before I ate more.
Wow...you sure are a busy bee! I love the modern tree quilt and advent quilt. I am so behind on mine, I better get crackin'! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThanks @goobadesigns I am having so much fun learning and trying new things!! Now I am in Christmas prep and present mode! Making gifts of some of the projects I tried this year!!
DeleteGood luck with your projects!!
Wow, you've been busy! I love your Christmas loveliness! Especially the countdown to Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks @sewingmom!! If you are wanting to try I made a link to the QAL in the post!! The applique was the most time consuming part, but there are other ways to get the numbers on.
DeleteFirst of all....Yum! and second....man have you been busy! Love the calendar and those trees just made it perfect. I am working on my VQB blocks here soon. Cut all the triangles for setting them. I already cut them at 6.5 when she changed it to 7! No extra here:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Paula!! I was so happy with the calendar too! I was really excited to read the latest post, thinking the VQB was over to find out that there was more!! Can't wait to set my blocks, but is on hold till Christmas projects are completed! Can't wait to see yours!! I guess it pays to be behind sometimes!! I will cut mine at 7" like the comfort of extra
DeleteWow, look at you go!! I've been wanting to do the Christmas trees too, but I genuinely don't have the time just now. I just wanna start already, lol!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alyce!! Just linked up your so cute tuesday! It was nice to read some info on you! Wondered what brought you to Japan, now I know!! Good luck with your new project. I can see why you are too busy!! IF you get the chance you should definitely do the Modern Trees, so cute!
DeleteI love the colors in your modern blocks quilt along. I cut mine out only to realize that one of my fabrics I thought is clashing big time, so that project is on hold for a bit. Your is fabulous inspiration for me to keep going :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jess! What a fantastic complement... I'm glad I can inspire....because I have been so inspired by all the beautiful projects I see on other blogs and instagram. I hope you are able to get your quilt completed, there are so many great fabrics to choose from, hope you find the one that works!
DeleteI am in love with your Modern Trees QAL! Love your fabrics and that sashing. Everything is so pretty that you have been working on!!
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you so much @legato1958 you are so sweet!! I'm very happy with the way it has turned out too!! And it was fun to tie the 2 Christmas projects together with the same fabrics and the use of the Modern Trees block at the top of my Advent Countdown Calendar.
DeleteThis turned out gorgeous!!!! I love your calendar turned out. I also love the addition of the Christmas trees along the top!!!! You really did a great job! I can't wait to see it finished up. Wow you have really got a lot ready for Christmas this year! You go girl!
ReplyDeleteThank you Melia Mae!! I am so glad I join in with your QAL, it has turned out so great!! I can't wait to quilt and bind this lovely wall hanging!!
DeleteI love how you incorporated some modern tree blocks into your other Christmas project!
ReplyDeleteThanks!, Christa!!! It was meant to be, same width of block!!!!! I love how it looks
DeleteI love those "pieced" tree blocks in your tree quilt! Just looks fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Katelyn! They were fun to make and I am so happy with how they turned out too!
DeleteI love your modern tree blocks, they're great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jodie!! They were fun to make!! Can't wait to get it finished!!
DeleteLove your modern trees! Can you please make me one? ha ha.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed and jealous at how much you get done!
Thanks Jacquelynne, it is a fun block!! I'm laughing because I don't think I do that much....I'm amazed by you!!! And wanting me to make you one is so flattering!! Thanks again!!
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