Well, I did start another Christmas quilt, at least the fabric is from a Christmas line. I don't know how Christmasy it will look when I finish.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Post Christmas thoughts and pictures
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Winter Solstice - The shortest day
Today is the 72nd birthday of my favorite cousin. He has fought his way through life, having a less than ideal raising, not doing well in school, and only later discovering he is exceedingly intelligent and because of the Navy he finally gained his sense of self worth. He has a memory like a safe and is constantly studying. I call him my "Other Brother" because he keeps track of me and my family like a brother would.
Here we are in 1967, he's the one on the right next to me in orange. He looks like such a baby. Life had some rewarding times in store for him. He is now in poor health but he still reaches out and makes sure we are safe and well. He's kind of adopted my oldest son and family. He and his wife have no grandchildren of their own and so my oldest son's children benefit from their generosity and love.
Happy Birthday to one of my absolute favorite people!!!!
The valley is finally clearing up from a dreadful inversion. Enjoy the sunrise this morning.
From my home to yours and whatever holiday you celebrate, I hope you'll have family around you and will reach out to those who don't.
Robin
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
It's time to start another Christmas Quilt
I think I have a "thing" for Christmas quilts.
I have an idea for a new quilt for one of my sons. I having a hard time finding the right fabric for the background of the center so I'm at a standstill.
To give you an example of why I've think I might need intervention (HA!) I've put all of my Christmas quilts in one post. From the first to the last one in the process of being quilted.
These are in no particular order and some of them aren't obviously Christmasy but I use them at Christmas time.
Monday, December 11, 2023
Just a quick opinion question
I finished my center for the Quiltyfolk SAL and was anxious to get started on the next step. Since that prompt has been postponed I decided to put centers on my hollyhocks. I got the dark pink centers appliqued and was planning on putting little yellow circles as well.
I made the tiniest of circle and didn't really like how it looked. AND what a nuisance to make.
So I thought I'd maybe just use some doll clothes buttons. But, now that I have two sewn on. I think I like it's better without the buttons. What do you think?
Now, I need to go make some fudge.
Robin
Changed my mind again. . .
I decided the buttons give the blossom depth and so I sewed the rest on. It looks great.
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