Happy Monday, dear friends. I have been working on my "Christmas Time" quilt.
I know Christmas is over , but I still am pumped up on candy canes and gingerbread and all things Christmas. I shared these doodles a couple of weeks ago ; click here to see them. . I finished the hand quilting last night.
So with a loving needle and thread in hand I will be working on the binding day . To make the wreath more festive , I will add some pretty red beads. Then I will call it a finish and ready to display come next Christmas.
I pulled out my wax paper and am ready to work on a new applique project too. Busy , busy , busy. Fun , fun , fun!
My to do list this week is
1. To work on a new saltbox house
2. Bind Christmas Time
3. Work on Winter applique
4. Redwork Thursday.
5. Stitch on a Basket design.
Can I get all of this done. I sure hope so. Thank you for stopping by for a sweet visit. As always...
Happy quilting,
Melisa
I am joining these lovely ladies' link parties. I hope you check them out; they always have so many wonderful projects going on and provide the opportunity for other needle workers to meet.
We are better throughout the year, for having in spirit become a child at Christmas time- Laura Ingalls Wilder
Hugs and Stitches!!!
Dedicated to my sweet Baby sister, Amy who kept the Christmas spirit all year roung. Love you, Amo.💓👼
Your Christmas quilt is lovely! Beads on the wreath is a great idea! Happy stitching in all your projects in progress!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Gretchen. It has been awhile since I have beaded so I am anxious to try it again. I hope you have a great weekend. Happy New Year.
Deletelove your Christmas quilt! the stitching is awesome!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Pat. I am so excited to almost have it completed. I can not wait to display it next Christmas. Have a very Happy New Year and thank you for the sweet visit.
DeleteYour work is lovely! Honestly, I think you might enjoy Kathy's Quilts Sunday Slow Stitching link up! Take good care and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much; you are so very kind. Kathy has such a wonderful blog. I enjoy linking up to her sweet blog as well. So many wonderful bloggers to visit. Have a wonderful weekend. Happy New Years.
DeleteThis would be such a darling project for my granddaughter and I to work on! I saved the designs -- thank you for sharing them!! :)
ReplyDeleteAah I am so honored , Denise. It would be a fabulous project to work with your granddaughter with. I think that is so wonderful. I hope you both enjoy it. Have a Happy New Year and thank you for the sweet visit.
DeleteThat's quite a to-do list! I also have an ambitious one, we'll see how long the energy and commitment last.
ReplyDeleteLol thank you so much, Betty. I bet you will get your to do list done. I have the tendency to follow squirrels . Lol. Have a Happy New Year.
DeleteYou will tackle that to do list in awesome Melisa fashion! Have a great Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteLol thank you so much, Robin for the vote of confidence. Lol I just got to watch those squirrels that sometimes distract me. Happy New Years.
DeleteTrès jolie courtepointe ! Peu importe si Noël est passé, ces motifs sont hivernaux..
ReplyDeleteAmitiés de France,
Christel
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Aah thank you so much, Christel. I have really enjoyed working on this little piece. I hope you have a very blessed new year , my dear.
DeleteChristmas time mini quilt is so pretty, Melisa, the beads on the wreath sounds as a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThe new applique project looks so cute. Looking forward to seeing it. Good luck with your list this week. Happy Stitching and Happy New Year!
Aaah thank you so much Ivani. I am so excited to get this little quilt complete. I think it will look so cute with my vintage Christmas items next year. Have a very Happy New Year and thank you for the sweet visit.
DeleteI have a question - how does wax paper help you with applique? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteKathleen -- kakingsbury at verizon dot net
Aaah thank you so much, Kathleen. Sometimes I use was freezer paper to prep my applique pieces for needle turn applique. I ended up just tracing the design on the fabric and appliqueing to make it faster for me though on this project. But it is great when you have appliques like leaves and such. Happy stitching.
DeleteI love how your Christmas time quilt will be finished and ready for Christmas 2022!!! Sweet comment from Laura @ Little House, too!!!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much , Nancy. I have really enjoyed little projects like this throughout the year. They make me feel like I am accomplishing something in between the larger quilt projects. Have a very Happy New Year
DeleteThe Christmas quilt is just adorable, Melisa! Sweet embroideries and I love the borders, too! I'll enjoy seeing your winter applique, too.
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much, Penny. I have enjoyed stitching this little quilt. I can not wait to have it completed. Have a very Happy New Years and thank you for the sweetest visit.
DeleteMelisa,
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!! Happy New Year!!
Hugs,
Deb
Aaah thank you so much, Deb. I also enjoy visiting your warm cozy home. You truly inspire me. Have a very Happy New Year.
DeleteYour little quilt is sew cute!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Blessings,
Aaah thank you so much , Donna. I can not wait to have it completed and displayed next year. I think it will cute with the vintagey items. Happy New Year.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous blog header! I love your Christmas quilt, especially with that pretty hand stitching. I just followed you on Instagram and look forward to seeing all your colorful posts!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking to To Do Tuesday! :)
Aah thank you so much, Linda. You are so kind. I look forward to joining the link parties more. I so appreciate you hosting them and for your beautiful blog. Have a very Happy New Year.
DeleteI have to transfer a design and color it. I don't always have success with crayons but I'll try again. I'm working on Crabapple Hill's Grandma's Christmas Kitchen. I've been crocheting old fashion potholders because I don't have any. I think I need 8. I love the red and white one you have. One came out a lot smaller but I'll put a small crochet stocking next to it. Maybe I'll have it done by next Christmas season. I don't seem to get much done anymore. Mom is 88 and can't help so I do a lot more than before which cuts into crafting time. After garden and yard work I'm too tired to do anything. If I try I know I'll just mess it up and have to rip it out and start over so I've learned my limits. Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, I had to look up the Crabapple Hill design. It is so so cute! I too have to sometimes go back and recolor my pieces. I have got to where I am using Craz art crayons. I sorta like them better than Crayola. I hope you get all of your potholders completed. I would love to be more proficient at crocheting. I think it is so wonderful that you are able to be there for your mother. It sounds like you stay busy all of the time. I hope you are able to take some "me time" to enjoy, here soon. Happy New Year, dear.
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