I think I forgot, in all the preparations for the holidays, that I finished quilting this cute little quilt. It is from the first line from Urban Chics. I think it is called Swell. They came out with a Sweet Christmas line this fall that has the same feel but it has poinsettias instead of roses.
The star is just a split 9 - patch block. It was so fun to piece (years ago) and went together fast. The quilting is done with Aurafil 12 in white using a big stitch.
I wasn't intending to use it for Christmas but it is so conducive to holiday decorating.
As a tree skirt. . .
A tablecloth for a small end table . . .
Hung over my small bannister. . .
It is not very big and just turned out stinkin' cute. This picture shows the paisley backing and the polka dot binding. I'm undecided whether to give it away or keep it.
Christmas can be so hectic but things have calmed down considerably with our retired lifestyle. I was planning to go out to lunch with two friends today and one of them texted the other two of us to make sure it was still a good day to go. I quickly replied that I was planning on it. Then the next text was my daughter asking if I was coming to the elementary school's band concert at 2:30. So I texted my friends to tell them I needed to be home by 2:00. It was all doable until. . .
My cousin from 1 1/2 hrs north called to say they were on their way. I am really close to this cousin and his wife. My cousin is more like a brother to me. He had surgery in September and has kept saying; "don't come and see me, I need more time to get my energy back."
He had complications with an already serious surgery and it's taking a long time to regain his strength. So, I haven't seen him since the surgery and this is his first outing out of town. I didn't feel like I could tell them not to come so instead I told my friends I was going to have to flake out on them (at least that's the way I feel). They understand but I still feel badly.
My cousin said it would be a quick trip, I hope I can still make it to the concert.
Ho Ho Ho
Robin
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4 comments:
I have seen the Swell line of fabrics several times online. Especially on Fat Quarter Shop Live presentations. I like the soft color pallette but have not purchased any. You made something very nice with yours.
I used to have some of the village pieces similar to what you have. I would have loved to have the whole Charles Dickens set but no where to display them nor store them.
I've always love that line of fabric and your project shows it off perfectly--so cute!
What a beautiful quilt! So many options for displaying it. Hope the visit went well with your cousin and that you were able to make the concert. Merry Christmas to you.
Oh, do I ever love that quilt! Did you keep it?
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