Tree Farm

 

Christmas is just around the corner, so off to the Tree Farm we go! Now, what will it be this time? Cypress, cedar, spruce or pine? Have you ever appliqued flannel? I was expecting trouble, but was pleasantly surprised at how easily the edges rolled under and nice, smooth curves formed. Another surprise, as I hand quilted my Tree Farm, was the ease of the needle passing through the flannel.

 

 

Also finished my December Noah's Ark block, The Lion's.

I hope your Christmas is merry and spent with ones you love.  Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!

Until next year.....happy quilting!

Karen

Fresh from the Oven

Fresh from the oven and the kitchen smells wonderful! Isn't this a cute little wall hanging? Spice of Life was a freebie, I received from my local quit shop, at the Christmas Open House. All fabric, buttons and beads, came with the pattern. I just needed to provide the batting and backing.

 

 

I was getting a little behind with my Noah's Ark BOM. Last week, I finished the November block, The Penguins and stitched the December block. Now I just have to add the log cabin. Then, I am caught up again.

I'm a Pat Sloan fan and recently she posted a freebie pattern inspired by her trip to China. China Delight will make the perfect carry along project. First, I need to select some wonderful Asian fabric, from my stash. Pat is also working on another free BOM. I so loved working on the Farmer's Market BOM. Pat and Emilie Richards have gotten together to design this one.

Until next week.....happy quilting!

Karen

Christmas Cheer

I made a table topper for Christmas and called it Christmas Cheer. Pieced and quilted by machine, from twenty-one snowball blocks.

Covered with a blanket of snow, winter has arrived in my garden. I wonder if we will have a white Christmas this year? The house is decorated and the gifts are ready for wrapping. Now, it is time to plan the holiday menu.

Last Wednesday, Susan from Hanging On by a Needle and Thread presented me with the Kreativ Blogger Award. Then, on Friday, I received another one from Terry, at Terry's Treasures. What a double honour! Thank you Susan and Terry.

So many wonderful bloggers out there. My list of favourites just keeps growing! Isn't is wonderful what we can learn from each other and how we inspire each other? To be praised for a job well done and to praise others. To explore new blogs and to find comfort in old favourites. I have been asked to pick 5 nominees for the award. That would be very hard to do. In my eyes, we are all nominees of the Kreativ Blogger Award. So, congratulations to you all!

Blogging is time consuming and cuts into our quilting time, but it is also very rewarding. Every quilter knows the importance of time spent quilting, so quilt when you need to and blog when you can. Inspire, be inspired, explore new blogs and praise a fellow blogger today.

Today I would like to praise three blogs that inspire me. Funoldhag (Carol), Quilt it (Marit), and Spirit Cloth (Jude). If these blogs are new to you, please stop by for a visit and be inspired!

Until next week.....happy quilting!

Karen

Introducing Baby Ralphie

Baby Ralphie celebrated his first birthday in October. He loves his Auntie Karen and Auntie Karen loves him. Because Ralphie was the inspiration behind my baby Dresden quilt, an appliqued portrait was a must.

I selected fabric to match his personality and named the quilt Baby Ralphie. The Dresden's, Baby Ralphie and the four little flowers, were all hand appliqued.
 

Sorry about the quality of the last photo. I took tons of pictures (in different locations) and they all turned out dotty. Maybe the busyness of the fabric. I selected the best one, but uploading it to blogger, reduced the quality even more.

Make sure you take a peek at my Dear Jane block. This one is as cute as a button!

Until next week.....happy quilting!

Karen