Christmas In July

The other day I was walking

through Hobby Lobby and 

there were the Christmas decorations. 

Thinking of "Christmas in July"

has become a popular summer tradition

or a winter one for those of you below the equator.

Granted I'm not quite ready

to shop or decorate for the holidays,

but I did recently finish 

my quilt, "Christmas or Not",

 which I had started 

in January, 2018.

"Christmas or Not"

68" x 84"

It is hand appliqued 

and hand quilted.

I had paced myself over the year and half,

completing the applique blocks in 9 months,

but the quilting

has been an ongoing project.

The background is filled

with diagonal lines and

  snowflakes.

The border is double straight lines.

It is a simple applique design

with simple quilting and 

will be the perfect quilt

to enjoy when the Christmas holiday

actually does arrives.

Until Next Time-

Kyle

Home for the Holidays

 This week I was invited to join

a new quilt group.

I thought it would be fun to meet

some new quilters,

enjoy some new friendships,

 be exposed to some new ideas,

and be inspired by other's enthusiasm.

The group was very inviting and friendly.

Although, it's hard to be the newbie.

I was enthused right off the bat by

their next motivational idea.

Each person is to choose one, two or more

WIP's and make a commitment to to finish

them in one year.

Okay, you say, we've all done that before.

The catch is that there's a small financial

obligation, as well.

It's like, putting your money where your mouth is.

Each project = $5.00

If you complete your project, you can have

your money back,

if not, your money will be given to the local food bank.

Actually, I think everyone who did this last year

 left their money in the pot and the

group made a very nice donation.

It sounded like fun.

So I looked through my "WIP collection",

and decided to start with this pattern:

 I had even bought a kit

 back in November, 2012.

( the receipt was still in the bag.)

Really, who starts a Christmas quilt in November?

Obviously, not me.

So, in keeping with the phrase,

"Christmas in July",

I'm officially adding my money to the pot

and beginning to work on this project

Who knows,

I might get it done for this Christmas.

  Until Next Time-