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
Interesting to know about appliqueing flannel -- and about hand quilting it! I had heard the exact opposite of your experience -- I'm really glad that was wrong!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas & Happy New Year to you too!
Karen, I have so enjoyed reading about your lovely creations throughout the year.
ReplyDeleteMay your holidays be joyful and blessed.
All your projects came out beautiful. I have just finished my Nov Noah's ark and have to trace Dec. I will have it done before the end of the month. Merry Christmas to you too!
ReplyDeleteI so enjoy your blog! Your work is beautiful and your projects so much fun. I fly out this afternoon for Christmas in Kansas City with all my family. Have a Merry, Merry Christmasw!
ReplyDeleteI have had good experience with hand work and fannel especially the Moda flannels they are wonderful to work with. Have a Merry Christmas Karen
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas - stitch a lot!
ReplyDeleteRobin, aka Quiltbirdie
I have never appiqued flannel. Sounds like it worked well for you.
ReplyDeleteI am behind on my Noahs ark stitchery.
Christmas Blessings to you and your family.
hi karen...love your trees....have a Merry Christmas...
ReplyDeleteLove your trees Karen! And congrats on getting the lions done too! Merry Christmas! :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat cute projects! Happy Holliday!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a relaxing Christmas with family and friends.
ReplyDeleteI'm working on that Noah's ark block right now. Think I'll get it done in the next three days? Yours is looking nice!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog, very interesting.
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea with the quilt jar ! I might have to try it !
Happy New Year !
Beth
Thanks for stopping by my blog...I came over to visit and just love your work! Your Baby Ralphie quilt is fantastic! Love those 30's prints!
ReplyDeleteYour lion stitchery is very cute.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Christine
Your little tree quilt & Noah's Ark blocks are cute as can be!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen -
ReplyDeleteI tried to e-mail you an answer to the question you asked about my Bird Brain Santa embroidery but it bounced back. I'm using DMC #8 pearl cotton and the color is 321. I'm probably going to use a combination of the pearl cotton and some DMS floss on the one I'm currently working on as it has lots of small details. I'm going to give it a try, anyway, and see if I like it that way.