*** Don’t forget, the Quilt Daze Quilt Show is August 16 & 17 at the Yorba Linda Community Center *** What would the Christmas celebration be without hanging the stockings by the chimney with care?
I’ve been thinking about this block almost since we started this BOW. I’ve though about it in script, in balloon letters and in these strong block letters. The block letters won out!
This is probably the most detailed block of this series but I just couldn’t resist! It is SO cute!
This little cap was so popular for in our Sweater Swap/Scrap quilt this week, I decided to include it here for our Do You See…? Quilt.
The flicker of candlelight on Christmas Eve represents to me that solitary moment when the hustle bustle of the season settles down into a deep contentment. Anticipation hangs in the air but in this moment, the whole season can be savored and Faith, Family and Fun come together gloriously!
We did a Swan Ornament for our Ornament of the Month Club last month. It was so cute, I had to include it in this quilt as well. I’ve resized it a bit, but it retains the atmosphere of the original block found in a vintage child’s quilt.
Mickey Rooney (born Joseph Yule Jr.) passed away this week at the age of 93. So this block name has a double meaning… To honor the legendary actor and to celebrate the Christmas season.
The poinsettia is the traditional flower of Christmas with its wonderful red foliage! And today, there are so many variations that there is a plethora of poinsettia shades and patterns! What color will you make your Poinsettia block?
Here’s a different kind of Christmas Scene… An outdoor decorated tree! And Do You See Grandmother’s house in the distance? Those bare trees are inked on the sample, but you are free to embroider them by hand or machine.
