End of the Year Mini

 Well, what can we all say, 

but farewell 2020.

One of the nice things that

happened this year was the continued

sewing of a monthly mini.

I have really enjoyed exploring and

challenging myself with new techniques,

colors and patterns.

This month I was planning

on doing something simple.

I had received a new book 

through the Martingale book club.

 by Martha Walker

I decided to give one of the patterns a try.

It involved fusing, Christmas, and

some simple whip stitching.

The thing I fast discovered was that

there were a lot of pieces, small pieces

I stitched around the bigger shapes, but decided to

forgo the small circles.

Then I rediscovered the border

was made up of lots of pieces.

Remember I wanted something fast and easy.

That's when I learned about Cluck, Cluck Sew's

Diagonal Seam Tape.

There have been other products

 that have worked as guides

when sewing diagonal seams,

but Allison's product is great.

I loved how easy it was

to set up and start sewing.

The tape is thick, 

sticks well, comes off easily,

 but doesn't leave a residue. 

My pieces came out perfect.

In order to get this last mini finished,

I opted to keep the machine quilting 

very simple,

in the ditch and around the applique.

"A December to Remember"

32" x 32"

When it came to adding the black binding

I had just a small piece of the black left.

I cut what I thought I would need and.....

I did have a 4 x 3 inch piece left,

 thankfully,

but doesn't this kind of thing drive you crazy!

Another year of mini's completed.

This wonderful year long project has been directed

and coordinated

by Wendy, The Constant Quilter.

Thank you Wendy, for your time and effort

and to all the other quilters who participated.

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I did complete a sweet little

cross stitch designed by

Brenda Gervais who gifted it

to so many as a free chart

for the holidays.

"Merry and Minty"

It was a fun little stitch.

Thank you, Brenda.

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Well,

a new year awaits us.

May it be a positive, healthy,

and kinder new year. 

Until Next Time-

Kyle