WINTER BED RUNNER

I found this fabric in my stash

and decided it would make a great winter

change-up!

Sew the design process began...just cutting and sewing

...no particular pattern.

and more sewing pieces together

When the piece was sized to fit my bed...

I added straight line quilting for a modern look and feel.

The binding fabric is same as the backing.  

I made a slip on pillow cover
and just slipped it over the yellow and gray one.
Slipped stitched the end shut.

Aren't they pretty!  

I made a couple mats for the side tables.

and here it is all together!

Sewed more pieces to cover a canvas which

hangs nicely by the Jacuzzi tub. 

Tucked in some fun holiday greenery,

red ribbon, owls and candles.

A favorite and fun upside down tree hangs over the tub

with coordinating red, gray and white towels.

Back in the master bedroom the holiday touches included

greenery, lights, ribbon, owls and trees on the dresser

I found a small $10 thrift store tree 

and decked it out to match everything else.  

The clear ornament hold tiny scraps from the fabrics I used.

The Christmas trees, lights and ribbons are stored away but

the rest of the red, white and gray remain!

I'll bring back the yellow, white and gray

just in time for spring!

Happy January!

2016 UFO CHALLENGES...COUNT ME IN

OK...I like do like challenges and I always have UFOs!

Here are my 2015 UFOs for my guild challenges.

Churn Dash Baby Einstein Kwilt

Ghastlies Portraits Kwilt

Ghastlies Orange Nested Churn Dash Kwilt

Ghastlies Christmas Stocking

Ghastlies Christmas Apron

The thing I like about the All People Quilt UFO challenge

is that your UFO can be ANY crafty creative project.

I have some card making and knitting I can include!   

You can find all the rules over at All People Quilt..

just click here!  

  

  Come on and join the fun...I know you have UFOs...

Columbus Modern Quilters UFO challenge
Nationwide Plaza Quilters UFO challenge
and All People Quilt #apqresolution challenge

 I'm off to my sewing room...see you in 2016!

CATCHING UP CAN BE GHASTLIE

My swap partners do such a great job of stalking me.

This was my swap mini from @chelseaphene for the

#trickortreatminiquiltswap

Chelsea said she was a beginner quilter

but I think she knows more than she

thinks she knows!

I love this wonky design!

And the backing is awesome all on its own!

This Ghastliness on the wall in my sewing room now!

SWEET CELEBRATIONS !

I hope you had a chance to try some of my recipes last year.

I'm here to sweeten you up again in 2015.

I never met my Mother-in-law, Geraldine Gordon

 but I'm pretty sure, from the taste of this date-nut bread,

she knew her way around the kitchen.

Today's Sweet Celebration is 

All my holiday recipes from 2014 and for 2015 

are located on the tab above 

"Sweet Celebrations" or click here

TOPPING OUT FOR CHRISTMAS!

I am a bit "over the top" with my collection of

antique tree toppers

I usually display them on brass candlesticks with 

a string of white lights and greenery.

This year...I put them ALL in a tree to

light up a corner in a dark hallway.

I began by wrapping the branches to hold

the toppers in place

 and added my collection of Faeries

and butterflies

This obsession began with this 50s 

red tree topper stuffed with white fiber and little bells

 It belonged to my mother-in-law, June Murphy

Let me share a few more of my faves!

Look closely this blue topper has a gold scene

of Bethlehem and the Wisemen on their Camels

My BFF Shirley, gave me this antique Santa...

(and I still can't believe it because she collects

SANTAS and TOPPERS)

Look at that face!

Shirley and I were antiquing when I found

this gold harp topper...wrestling match ensured

...it's on my tree!  

This glass topper, newer in age, was a gift,

but oh how it glistens

This red topper reminds me of one we had

when I was a little girl

I wonder what this faerie is thinking?

My Christmas Bargello Wall Hanging 

makes a nice addition to the corner.

 Next time you see a beautiful tree topper...

I hope you think of me!