Bread for the Journey

Bread for the Journey

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Deadline finishes

Rushing towards the finish line. There's always some last minute sewing going on in my sewing room.

Minnie Mouse Pillowcases for the daughters of friends.

 Baby quilt for our newest grandchild.

And this unexpected gift that is gracing my dining room table.

How about you? Are you rushing to finish before December 25th?

Happy Quilting!

Can I get a Whoop Whoop? 
Finished or Not Friday 

 Finish it up Friday 

Quick and easy gift

Many years ago my friend and I made Peppermint Trees as table decorations for a Christmas luncheon.  Over the years I've made the Trees to give as gifts.  They are great for co-workers, friends, teachers or for someone who is hard to buy for.

Start with these basics -

I've always used hairpins, but you can use straight pins too.  I like the hairpins best because you can just pull a candy off the tree and the pin stays in place, and you don't have to worry about discarding a straight pin.

Start with the bottom layer

 You can make the candies as tight or lose as you prefer.  I like to leave a little space between rows.

The closer you get to the top, you will need to angle the pins into the styrofoam.  

Cut pieces of thin green ribbon and pull them into a knot (not too tight) 

 then insert another hairpin

 which goes right into the tree.

You can put as many or as few ribbons into the tree as you like.  I loop some ribbon and take another hairpin and stick it into the top of the tree.

This makes a really nice gift for someone who can set it on their desk at work or school. Or maybe a loved one who lives in a Nursing home. It's quick and easy. This year I had a difficult time finding the hair pins, which used to be available at Walmart. I ended up going to a beauty supply store, but also found them online. So next year I'll be ordering them through Amazon.

Enjoy!

Bread for the Journey

Winner winner!

 

It's been a busy time here at the cottage. I hope everyone is just about ready for Christmas. I gathered up all the qualifying entries, gave the Random generator a click and the winner of my Deck the Halls giveaway is ....

Vicki H from Kansas.

I've sent Vicki an email, but if you see this post Vicki, please send me your mailing address.

 Thanks to everyone who entered.

Happy Quilting!

Let's Panel

Panels often make a quick quilt. Adding borders and quilting can end up being a lovely gift.

Case in point.

Last month I saw this panel made up in my local quilt shop. It looked like something my DIL would like.

Soooo.....

I added a border and finished the binding...

.....ready for gifting!

Happy Christmas Quilting!

Can I get a Whoop Whoop? 
Finished or Not Friday 

 Finish it up Friday