I headed to the Magic Closet and decided on Mistletow Manor. Little did I realize until pulling it out that this line is also from 3 Sisters - who does Chocolat and Double Chocolat (two of my all-time favorite lines). I guess I liked 3 Sisters "way back when" because I've had these charms and FQs for quite sometime.
Below was my inspiration for Gentle Art. Since it is a "spool" pattern, I knew I had to incorporate it into my newly arranged sewing room...somehow using this sewing machine quilt hanger.
I set off to make short work of the spool blocks using my Angler 2...which I use quite often.
I combined 2 charm packs as Carrie's pattern instructs. I actually pulled out the "pinks" to use with any left over little blocks to make "something" else....not knowing what at this point. I see I could only use 16 of the blocks for the hanger's size.
So with the left over blocks and the pinks from the charm packs, I was able to make 2 more little tops.
I ended up not liking the second pink(ish) top so, as you see below, I used it for the back of the first pink(ish) top....thus creating a "Christmas Through The Year" (CTTY) monthly May project for my Christmas box. Nope, didn't even bind it - just put the 2 together with batting.... sewed it, turned it inside out, two lines of topstitching and it's done...except to crinkle it in the wash.
And below is what now hangs in my sewing room. I even changed the thread color on the hanger from the yellow to a green to match the border.
Along with Sinta's and Sherri's monthly Schnibbles' pattern, they host a parade at the end of the month for those that have finished their Schnibbles. My name was drawn for last month's parade from Sinta's blog. And below is what Carrie "personally" sent out as a gift. Carrie is an AMAZINGLY generous and considerate person. Thank you so much!
For those not knowing about CTTY, Kim of
Lily Patch Quilts hosts a monthly Christmas project. Make what you'd like, share it on your blog and put it back for Christmas. I have done this for years so this was a no-brainer for me. I add to my Christmas box often so if I'm ever in need of a quickie gift, a thank-you gift or just a RAK (random act of kindness) gift, I have a homemade box to pull from.
Even the grandkids know about Mimi's "Closet Goodie Box". LOL
We have a
AZ Weimaraner Rescue house inspection to make tomorrow, but hopefully I can find some time to spend in the sewing room on Sunday. We have 2 Weimaraners from the
AZ Weimaraner Rescue and try to do what time allows to help support the Rescue, both financially and personally like checking in on homes as we'll do tomorrow. I am working on another donation quilt for the Rescue to auction...which I'll share soon. Last year's donation quilt brought $500 for the Rescue.
Below is our Bailey who we adopted a year and a half ago. She was afraid to be left alone, terrified of people and was found left alone outside in the 100+ temps without food or water in Palm Desert, CA. The neighbors called Pet Patrol and she ended up being transported to the Rescue here in AZ. She now is a muscular, busy and happy girl - walking with me every day. She LOVES to lay under the counter as I sew.
Below: Bailey is with our other rescue, Willy. When Willy was turned in by his owners, he weighed 151 lbs - NO KIDDING. How sad for him. His owners just didn't want him anymore after having had him for 7 years. He was viciously attacked by another dog after being turned in and couldn't even fend for himself. Willy now weighs 100 lbs - walks 2 miles every day and is our "Gentle Giant". He's the biggest bone Weimaraner we have ever seen. Notice even his head is bigger than Bailey's. They are truly best friends.
So sorry this blog post got so long. And to think I didn't even post all the news and pics I have.....for another post. LOL
Check out what DD, Kelli, finished a couple days ago on her blog,
Barr Tac. I'm so proud of you, Kelli. Having a quilting daughter is so much fun!! You make my heart smile.
Wishing you all a happy weekend.
Hugs.