A Final Monthly Mini- December

What better way to end 2019

than to spotlight a December mini.

The colors of the month?

Definitely, red and green.

I was inspired by a free pattern

Pam Budda had available on her website.

Holiday Spirit

26" x 26"

I increased the size of the blocks.

Hers were very small. 😊😊

I also made the blocks scrappy

and also added a border.

I kept the quilting simple and 

used a 28 wt. Aurifil thread to add texture,

but added a design in the border

which really doesn't show up except on the back.

If you have been quilting for a long time

you might recognize the fabric

I used for the binding.

It's an oldie.

It's from the Rising Sun collection

from the Smithsonian, way back when.

Guess it's why we have a stash!

I've enjoyed the monthly mini 

challenge hosted by Wendy

at The Constant Quilter.

I hope 2020 will 

find me continuing to use pieces from my stash,

being inspired and challenged by all of you,

and above all, having fun creating, playing,

while exploring new possibilities.

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I'll be back at the end of January.

Heading off on an adventure.

Until Next Time- Adios

Kyle

Holiday Favorites, Blog Hop, My Turn

Welcome to the 

Holiday Favorites

Blog Hop, 2019.

I was honored

 to be asked to participate.

Thanks, Lori for hosting.

***

The Christmas holiday 

is a time of expectation,

a time to celebrate,

and a time filled with traditions. 

I've learned over the years

to keep Christmas decorating simple,

welcoming, and focused on the things

that are important to our family.

(Like a decorated box, a small boy, Weston, and a Santa hat)   2018

Of course, if you have followed

me for awhile you know that I've

been quilting for a long time.

I love creating and making beautiful quilts

that are an expression of Me!

***

Quilts can easily become part

our Christmas decor.

Have you noticed the popularity of

 the vintage red truck with a Christmas tree?
Hey, wait, we have a red pickup!

How about quilts in a Colorado red pickup!

"A quiet Christmas morning in the Colorado snow"

"All along the Rockies

you can feel it in the air"

From Telluride to Boulder down below"

   Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Quilts can be displayed almost anywhere.

Rolled and stuffed

Stacked up high

Or casually draped over a chair.

Of course, bedrooms are the normal place 

to create a cozy warm holiday look.

A quilt that won't fit?

How about a slight tip?

Not one, but two
quilts might be needed
on a cold Colorado night.

Snowflakes and
Santas,
oh, what a delight!

Dreaming of Christmas
will be easy to do

tucked under a quilt with a stocking or two.

Quilts can be hung on the walls

Or even

 displayed as a mat

or used on the couch

 while taking a nap.

However you celebrate
or what family traditions you hold dear,

Wishing you and your family happiness
during this magical time of the year.

Everdeen, 5 months old    2013

Until Next Time-

Kyle

Hope you continue to follow along.

 Dec 9- Lori, https://humblequilts.blogspot.com/

Dec 10 KatyQuilts, katyquilts.net

Dec 11  Beth, [https://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com

Dec 12 Diane, butterflythreadsquilting.com 

Dec 13 - Kyle,  https://kyleredente.blogspot.com/

Dec 14  Kelly,  https://pinkadotquilts.blogspot.com/

Dec 15  Juliann, https://chasingstories.wordpress.com/

Dec 16   Knitty Quilter, https://suehoover.blogspot.com/

Dec 17  Lizzy,  https://gone2thebeach.blogspot.com/

Dec 18 Barb, https://funwithbarbandmary.blogspot.com/

Dec  19 Judy, https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/

Dec 20-  Kevin, http://kevinthequilter.blogspot.com

Holiday Favorites, Blog Hop, 2019

Just hear those sleigh bells 

jingling, ring tingle tingling too,

Come on,

it's lovely weather for a 

a blog hop

together with you.

 Monday will kick off 12 days of blog hopping to your favorite bloggers. We will be sharing our holiday favorites! I hope you'll hop-along and get some great ideas for your holidays!

Outside the snow is falling

and 12 quilters are calling yoo, hoo!

Come on, 

it's perfect timing for a blog hop

together with you.

 Dec 9- Lori, https://humblequilts.blogspot.com/

Dec 10 KatyQuilts, katyquilts.net

Dec 11  Beth, [https://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com

Dec 12 Diane, butterflythreadsquilting.com 

Dec 13 - Kyle,  https://kyleredente.blogspot.com/

Dec 14  Kelly,  https://pinkadotquilts.blogspot.com/

Dec 15  Juliann, https://chasingstories.wordpress.com/

Dec 16   Knitty Quilter, https://suehoover.blogspot.com/

Dec 17  Lizzy,  https://gone2thebeach.blogspot.com/

Dec 18 Barb, https://funwithbarbandmary.blogspot.com/

Dec  19 Judy, https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/

Dec 20-  Kevin, http://kevinthequilter.blogspot.com/

Until Monday-

Kyle

November Happenings

The past few weeks

have been very busy,

but a "fun" busy.

The best kind.

***

Sometimes there's important 

sewing that needs to be done

and it definitely, 

takes precedence.

 

When second graders learn about

early Fort Collin pioneer history

 they need the appropriate costume.

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"Let it snow, let it snow..."

Yes, we had some snow.

I measured 18" before

it finally stopped.

I'm thankful we

had some good helpers to shovel.

 ****

Last Saturday started off 

like most Saturdays although

it was my twin daughter's 35th birthdays

Later, when the doorbell rang,

I had a totally awesome surprise.

My Florida daughter had secretly flown to Colorado

to celebrate her birthday with

her twin sister here in Fort Collins.

Happy Birthday #1

to 

Happy Birthday, now.

****

I finished my November small quilt,

obviously just before it snowed!

"Cinnamon Toast"

40" x 40"

The design was inspired by one

of Jo Morton's patterns.

I love working with

these typical November colors

and these small hst's.

Each month, I've made my small quilts

to fit on my coffee table and be

part of my seasonal decor.

Feathers are one of my favorite

quilt designs and I try to practice them 

whenever I can.

Wendy,  the Constant Quilter, used a backing

that looked like turkey feathers.

for her November quilt.

  I found

an old Nancy Halverson fabric in my stash,

and I'm thankful it's now gone!!

It's time to flip another

calendar page, but before you do,

check out Wendy's blog to see

what others have been stitching.

Until Next Time-

Kyle