One French Hen, Two Turtle Doves

and a Union Jack under the tree!



I found one more quilt top this morning to add to my 11/11 list.
This is number 17.

And because Schnibbles are a big part of my year... and some of you said that it would be okay to
count them...
here are my Schnibble and other little things- finishes for 2011.

 






Then there were a few other things like:


A cute little camera bag or two.

I actually made 4 of these little spool wall hangings.
They were addictingly fun!

Here are a couple others in the mix. Endless Summer and

one from This and That designs.

One sewing machine cover, there were a few other small projects too,
and a partridge in a pear tree.
Now that I'm looking at the little machine cover,
I really don't know why I made it... the cover really doesn't stay on the machine for very long!
And I don't really see how this machine has any time to collect dust at all.

I think you can put me down for another dozen done on the "small" quilt list.
And speaking of Schnibbles...
well,
 I guess I can wait to tell you next week!

Merry Christmas to you.
I enjoy our time here
and wish you a
blessed holiday
filled with
love
and
laughter!

A Look Back

 I was trying to get an idea of the quilts that I finished this year.

I had joined in with the 11 in '11 with Kim at Kim's Big Quilting Adventures.

Now, the rule was that they had to be quilted and Schnibbles (small quilts) don't really count either.

So, as productive as I was, I didn't meet the requirements.

Here are a few quilts that actually did get quilted.

I did a little special sewing for FQS and the rule there is that, of course, it needs to be quilted.

I followed the rules where it counted!

 I also made a shop sample using Flurry by Kate Spade... and this one was quilted also.

My Butterfly quilt got finished and quilted as well.

 Some of the quilts I completed... I couldn't find finished photos for.

But this Flying Geese quilt got done... but I am on the fence with it.

I seem to have a reoccurring theme of debating whether or not to be finished or to

add more borders. 

I had made two Picnic quilts from the book Scrap Basket Sensations. This one was made

with Bliss and the other one was made using Sweetwater fabric: Hometown.

Here is my Gone to Market quilt... small version. This is one that I would like

to make larger also.

Here is my Dear John quilt. Actually called Eventide by Miss Rosie's Quilt Co.

Not quilted... might never get quilted.

I finished the FQS 2008 Mystery... and this one does need to get quilted.

 This one was from Scrap Basket Sensations also. It's called Nana's Garden.

Currently this one is done... but I really am going to make it larger...

soon.

Frosted Windowpanes is done and I did make it larger than the pattern... just a little bit larger, so

now it can go into the "to be quilted"stack.

Each Day is a Gift.

Vintage Dishes... it's quilted and I love it.

This one is Amelia and is a shop sample...

it will get quilted and go to the stack of quilts that will be for my

granddaughter who is on the way.

There is more small projects and this and that.

I will save that for later.

 So by my count... that's 16 quilts and just 6 of them quilted.

Bring It On

The decorating is done
with no lights to spare,


all in the hopes that the kids would soon be here...

and I am happy to say that they have started arriving...
last night and today... and more on their way!

My sewing room will be the last room to be turned into sleeping quarters..
so mostly everything here has come to a stop.
But I did start a little project that needs some attention...
I decided that now was the time (I need serious help)
to make the slip covers for my family room furniture.
And with that task I learned a little something new...
although it was a struggle for me, I did manage to
"get it"... I figured out my ruffler attachment for my featherweight.
Oh my goodness, I am in love!
Instead of cording for the slipcovers I am making little ruffles. And
I do have to say that it is turning out pretty cute.
I see no stopping me... after I am through with the 40 yards of ruffles I need for the furniture, I have
baby blankets to make for my soon to be arriving grand daughter. Oh, and then can you see all the little clothes with ruffles!!!
I am in heaven!

My Favorite Time of Year

I love listening to holiday music and all the festivity of this time of year.

I would love to live in a musical if I could... and if I could sing.

This time of year brings me close to my imaginary world.

This song is my "traditional" song for sharing on my blog.

I shared it last year also and I'm happy to have a chance to share it with you again.

I hope you enjoy it and that you are enjoying all the pre-Christmas festivity this week.