Hopefully everyone has had a joyous Christmas. Ours was very low key. My Mom is having some health issues so we stayed close to home. I love the Hallmark Channel. I got to watch it all day and sew. Loved it!! Here are three more blocks. Enjoy them and the New Year. Be safe!
Boy, I tell ya. You guys know how to count. Where is Block 16? Where is Block 16? I was so excited about the Crow Block, I did it first. Then did one of the two other pieced blocks and it was not 16. So guess what, you will get it this week with two other block and we will get back in line regarding the numbering order. These three blocks are a little more challenging. More pieces and SMALLER pieces. I'm still working with my same group of fabrics. Getting smaller and smaller pieces left over. I'll probably need to add a couple more pieces of background. You can never have enough backgrounds. For every color of fabric purchased you should buy a background. You can never have enough.
Today, Something To Crow About, has batting by the yard on sale. It's Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas. Have you come into the shop and picked up your coupon sheet for the 12 Days of Christmas? You need a coupon to take advantage of ALL the December Discounts. There is a great one for the Coupon Sale on December 28th through 30th.
So far this is my favorite block. You know which one. The one with the crow. And of course, crow and stars. OMG!! I love this little block. It was so easy to applique. I know, I know. The star points are not fun but mine are funky stars. I just love them. If crows are not your thing, make your bird blue for those pesky Blue Jays. Or what about Red, for those Holiday Cardinals. Remember my famous saying, "Quilter's Choice". That also means, if you don't want to do the applique, that's o.k. Choose your favorite block to add to your growing stack. Only two blocks this week so you will have time to do the applique. Keep tuning in for more blocks.
I've mentioned my "no" Chicken Coop. I just love the rustic look and the old barn wood exterior. It makes me smile every time I look at it and think about all the chickens that have lived in in. We haven't touched it but painting the trim occasionally. I think I'll leave it that way. I'm not the kinda person that wants to clean up an old Chicken Coop. Maybe I can get Jim to do than job??? Don't think so. But it is still cute!!
Week 5 - More blocks to add you your already growing stack. Nice simple blocks. Easy piecing. I also did some of my flying geese units for my border. A few every week and the task will not be so daunting.
Another nice calm before the rush of Christmas. Do you have your Christmas Tree yet? I'm sure that my Mom will want a "Charlie Brown" tree again this year. I'll send Jim out in the yard to dig up a seedling. He's excited about that. Have I started my Christmas shopping yet? No. But I've talked about it. Does that count? The holidays are always a rush to get everything done but it never gets all done. Some things fall by the wayside. I wonder what it will be this year?