In The Works

Christmas is just around the corner and this quilt is not quite ready to be loaded on Santa's sleigh.

I hope it makes it to Billings, MT, in time for  this little guy 

to receive it in time for Christmas!

I've got to get back to work and finish basting so I can quilt it tomorrow. 

A Christmas Stocking and Two Quilts

I popped out of bed this morning, rolled up my sleeves and got started on a Christmas stocking for Lucas.  It's his first Christmas and I want him to have something special from me, his favorite grandma (LOL)!

I followed the tutorial that is on a blog, Sew Like My Mom.  It is a well written tutorial and very easy to follow.  I have never sewn anything other than quilts.  I could not believe that I had it completed in less than two hours.  I definitely enjoyed making it, and I didn't swear once!  I shed no blood, sweat or tears in the process.  I give this pattern/tutorial a big thumbs up!

And here is the finished stocking...

A holiday quilt for my daughter, Ms. K.  Vital statistics: 59 X 65 inches, a mix of fabrics.

A fun quilt for Lucas.  Vital statistics: 63 X 73 inches,  a mix of fabrics including some fabric from  Out of This World fabric line.

The second picture of Lucas' quilt shows the true color of the yellow fabric.  

All in all, I had a very productive day.  Even with making a Christmas stocking, washing quilts and wrapping packages, I managed to have time to go to the dentist for a semiannual cleaning.  I cannot wait to lay my head on my pillow tonight.

Quilt on,

Twinks

A Cutie

My little grandson on his first Halloween.

Quilt on,

Twinkles

Halloween Quilts

I love, love, love Halloween.   I think it has become my favorite holiday second to Thanksgiving, so of course I enjoy making Halloween quilts.

This year's quilts were made for Grace and Lucas.  I finished the quilts and mailed them and, after leaving the post office, I realized I didn't take any pictures.  Oh well!  Maybe I'll ask the recipients to send me a picture.

 Two finished Halloween quilts makes me a very happy quilter.

Now I have to decide which quilt top to finish next.  (Oh Lord, don't let me start another project before finishing at least one of the four quilts begging for my attention.). With that little prayer being said, it's time to make a decision or two about my WIPs.

Happy quilting,

Twinks