This year I decided to not only try to get some of my UFO's finihsed, but to start some new ones! There is nothing like getting into a new pattern and a new stack of fabric to motivate you. Last year I purchased a pattern from my friend Pat over at Silver Thimble Quilt Co. called Comfort and Joy. The minute I saw this design I knew that I had to have it. I love Christmas quilts and this one was out of this world. It took me some time to decide what fabrics I wanted to use, especially for the background. I bought fabric for the background three times, before I was finally happy. I hope to finish this one in time to get it quilted for this Christmas, however; I don't know if that will happen or not. I just finished the gingerbread basket block last night.
I am doing all of the applique by hand, this keeps me busy at night while DH is watching TV. I love am so happy that I decided on the polka dot background. I made on change in the gingerbread bock, instead of a flag on the left hand side I decided to add another candy cane. I am not a huge flag person and thought that they candy cane looked ok there.
Don't forget about the Bali Pop giveaway that I a having for my birthday. If you leave a comment you could win a Mulberry Bali pop.
1 comment:
That basket is so cute! Love the whole quilt. :-)
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