A Winter Finish in Summer

How quickly, it seems,

we can go from this...

to this...

With a few flips of the calendar pages

the seasons change.

I've continued to work on and 

even finish some of my 17 in 2017.

My most recent finish,

"Let It Snow" will be ready and 

waiting when winter decides to return.

 Let It Snow

37" x 30"

This was a delightful free BOM wool applique

pattern designed by Stacy of 

Buttermilk Basin.

The reason it was on my 17 in 2017 list

was because it was last year's free pattern!

 It's still available on her website for purchase,

if you're interested.

I found the black flannels for the backgrounds in my stash,

and the wool as well.

Years  ago I bought this wool skirt at the Goodwill,

 felted it,

and who knew years later it would become snow.

The blocks were fun and easy.

By simply changing the cardinal to a blue jay

it personalized the block for my neck of the woods.

(No, cardinals here)

Adding some buttons or

 beads is another way

 to make a pattern your own.

I had planned to add a more extensive border,

but it just wasn't in me to keep going.

I simply quilted in the ditch and

 

 added some snowflakes in the borders.

I'm simply going to let the blocks

speak winter.

Another finish from my list.

It's a great way to enjoy the summer.

Check out what others have finished on their lists

by visiting Meredithe's blog,

Pomegranate and Chintz

 

Until Next Time-

Kyle