Merry Christmas to All

 

There was a time when I purchased a live Christmas tree and a live wreath every year. But it's warm in Florida, and every year the needles would be falling off days before Christmas ever got here. We finally broke down and got a fake tree and wreath. I decorate the wreath with live Baby's Breath, so it looks like snow. My tree is now 2 foot tall and holds only miniature ornaments. At my age, that is the extent of my decorating.

                    Merry Christmas everyone.

Vintage Valentine

 Back in 2006, I went a little crazy and signed up for a block of the month. I really enjoyed making the blocks, but it was just a bit expensive for me.

This piece is the largest of them all, measuring 29 1/2" wide x 30" long.

 The pieces have been sitting since then and I seriously doubt that I'll ever quilt it. So, one by one I will be listing the parts and hope that someone loves it as much as I once did.

Shamrocks Appliqued Quit Blocks

 With Christmas fast approaching, I don't know of any quilter who would start a Christmas quilt. So, may I suggest starting a St. Patrick's Day quilt.

A Sue for All Seasons

 

Christmas Sue

Bridal Sue

 

Valentine Sue

Easter Sue

While we're on the subject of fabric postcards, here are just a few of the seasonal Sunbonnet Sue fabric postcards.

Fabric Postcards

 

Miniature quilts that are mailable with only a first-class stamp. It's an interesting way to say Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday or just plain Hello. There are many to choose from in my shop.

A Haunted Birdhouse

 

Warblers

 

I have been feeding wild birds for many years. There has always been blue jays and doves with an occasional Florida parrot. It was so very exciting to me when a Cardinal showed up. But all of a sudden, two weeks ago, 4 little green birds decided to pig out at my feeder. I believe they are warblers, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong. In addition to these sweet little green birds, there is also a Painted Bunting that has been showing up regularly. From all that I have read, they are migrating to South America, but I think they have found a home on my feeder, because they are there morning, noon and early evening.

Log Cabin in the Woods Applique Quilt Block

 

Have you ever tried to make a masculine quilt? Hearts and flowers just don't cut it. Here is the perfect start to your next "man" quilt. This block measures 12 1/2" square but you can cut it down to 9 1/2" if you want. 

Christmas Cats

 For all you cat lovers out there, here are some Christmas kitty cats for you to make into your next Christmas quilt,

Christmas Celtic Knot Appliqued Quilt Block

 Available now in my shop.

Patchwork Reindeer Appliqued Quilt Block

Always something new in my shop. 

 

We're up to 19

 It's been quite a while since I posted anything here. The last vacation photo I posted was 14 (I think) and now we are up to19. The kids are no longer kids and Grandpa no longer wishes to go. Its still a lot of fun and very relaxing, not having to go to the parks. This photo was taken at breakfast at the Whispering Canyons restaurant, at the Wilderness Lodge.