timeless reflections

Monday, December 30, 2019

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

Friday, December 13, 2019

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.

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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

Saturday, December 7, 2019

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!