Wow, am I behind on blogging. I've been busy with the Christmas season soon upon us. I love to bake so that has taken a few days and evenings. This is what I took to Sunday dinner at my sisters place.
I had a last minute quilt for Debbie so now it's back at her place for binding. There has been a scrappy Christmas quilt in the works for years, I started it by hand, blah, blah. Knowing I had no more customer quilts, I promised myself I would quilt this one. Being scrappy, and not made of the best materials, I did not want to invest a lot of time into the quilting and since it's Christmas, ribbons seemed like a great idea.
This top is 48 x 60, the perfect size to use up a scrap of wool batting that was in my bin. I used a variegated red/green/cream thread and I'm thrilled with the results. Having the binding all ready to go made it easy to stay motivated on this. I came home from work last night, fed the 4 legged kids and headed down to my studio. I didn't come up until the binding was on! Now to relax with the binding and then wash and enjoy.
Here is my "tree" this year. It's huge. The local hockey team was selling them as their fund raiser, so this was delivered last weekend. It's gorgeous.
I'm staying on track with my applique blocks from Beyond the Cherry Tree.
Block 5 is alive and I'm going to start prepping #6.
Christmas is also a reminder for all my check ups. Everything is done and A ok. So if you haven't had your mammogram, put it on your list; it could be the best gift you give yourself!
Sharon
4 comments:
I haven't done any baking yet. After seeing your photo of goodies, I think I need to start tomorrow.
I don't know how you fit everything in with a full time job as well. You must be organised.
You always amaze me at how much you get done!
Your cookies look too pretty to eat. ;)
Your pointsettia is gorgeous..so pretty by your new Christmas quilt.
I LOVE your block #5! Such pretty greens. :)
your coolies look beautiful!
love your tree and your cherry block.
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