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Sew Wonderful gave us two Christmas patterns to try this season, both of which are free on their blog. I decided to try the ornament pattern with my mini QCR . I enjoyed seeing it come together and think I will make a couple more and make a table runner. I also had been working on the quilt from the cover of Betsy Chutchian's book "Classic and Heirloom Quilts. Connie Krueger quilted it for me, so I got the binding on it right away. It is lap size 45 1/2" by 58 1/2".  This is a pic of back . Four left over blocks and fabric leftover from fat quarters. Also included leftover red Cherrywood I used for binding and accent blocks.  I wasn't very energetic this year and only put up small pre-lit tree. I made a couple of star wars pillowcases for my grandson and sent them and a couple of ornaments for his tree. I made this small spool wall hanging, I really love this fabric. I did get my Christmas quilt hung up. The creche, st...

Yes it has almost been two months since my last post. Just a little out of sorts and needed a break.  Had plenty going on and have a few pics to show also... With all the rain I have a small lake in my backyard. About a dozen ducks have taken up residence.  Got my quilt back that wouldn't stay put for a picture before... It is a pattern by Villa Rosa called "The Lady" and is made from a jelly roll of Lizzie's Legacy" by Betsy Chutchian of Moda. This pattern is "Tiny Dancer" by Jaybird Quilts. Fabric is by Yellow Creek. This one was quilted by Connie Krueger, she did a great job! This pattern is called "Vintage Tree Farm" by Buttermilk Basin. Connie quilted  this quilt also.  I have a few more to show but will save them for another post. Keep cool and carry on , Martha.