In the Nick of Time...

You can't hide from it.....

 

 

Christmas is here already!!!

 

And with Winny overseeing all the gift making.....

 

I have managed to complete all the things I wanted to make without too much fretting!!

 

A couple of sets of Christmas tree napkins...

 

 

A Stitcher's wallet for Colleen...

 

This summer,

 

 Colleen came to my rescue

 

when I had a flat tire on a +35C day..... half way home...

 

300$ worth of groceries

and

 ice cream melting on top of the jack and tools....



 

My dad didn't have his phone and my husband and kids were all working...

 

So it was a matter of 'who yah going to call?'

 

Colleen!!!

 

Colleen came quickly and rescued Mom and I and we were sooo grateful!!

 

When it cooled off, I went back and changed the tire with Justin's help!!

 

Then a couple of weeks ago,

 

Colleen's husband found one of my dogs hit on the road.

 

Lorin was kind enough to deal with the situation,

 

saving me from more heartache than necessary.....

 

Colleen has been wanting to start a Bunny Hills project with embroidery

 

so

 

I thought this stitcher's wallet by Crabapple Hills Studio would be a fitting gift!

 

It was alot of fun to try to add things Colleen loved to it....

 

 like this little spoon and teapot...

 

She is ready to stitch away!!

 

Thank you to Lorin and Colleen for your help this year!!

 

I also wanted to make a few tea towels for gifts ....

 

When I cut out the Snowman Snowflake,

 

I realized I could get the reverse out of the leftovers....

 

Bonus!!

 

 

With the clock ticking on my Scrap Squad #6 quilt...

 

 

It is back from my Longarmer, Terry Whitman....

 

Quilted up beautifully as always....

 

Terry does such stunning quilting.

 

She always asks what I want on it and I give her free rein...

 

I know what ever she does will be beautiful!!

 

Bound with...of course....Susie's Magic Binding Technique

 

So easy and I love the flanged detail!!

So with the stockings are hung with care and lots of  treats made....

 

I think I am ready!!

 

Now if I can just get Dawson to vacuum and put her toys away!!

 

Hope you hear a CLICK,CLICK,CLICK on your rooftop tonight!!

 

Merry Christmas to all,

 

Christa

 

 

 

 



Maryann's Miraculous Creations...Day 2

Maryann's house always feels so warm and welcoming....

 

 

With an eye for unique and beautiful things....

 

There is inspiration around every corner...

 

Colour is everywhere.........

but red is her favorite...as well as one of mine(thus the red tinned roof)!!

 

I think I am coming over to wrap my presents, Maryann!!

 

 

 

Aren't these Christmas tree napkins adorable??

 

I made them for her last year

 

 and

 

Maryann has made a forest of trees for her family this year

 

Every room in the house is ready for Christmas.....

 

Even the bathroom!!!

 

 

 

These little bears were a painting class we took from Kerrie Ermel way back when!!

 

Great memories....

 

Maryann is an incredible painter, quilter, crafter.....

 

 

She adds love to everything she does!!

 

With that new sewing machine and beautiful stash.....

 

 

 

I can't wait to see what she creates this year!!

 

Thanks for sharing,Maryann!!

You really should give Christmas Tours....

I really enjoy my tour every year!


Christa





Maryann's Christmas Spirit

A couple of weeks ago, my girlfriend Maryann

 

 asked me to print off some sheets of vintage music....

 

 

Well, I should have known she was going to make some fabulous things as always!!

 

 

 

Maryann recently discovered Pinterest and has far surpassed the possibilities of creativity...

 

 

She takes simple ideas and made ornaments that are just stunning!!

 

 

 

I am not surprised...

 

as she is super talented and creative....

 

There is nothing she can't tackle and do better than the original!!

 

 

 

She gathered some of her favorite things and started to decorate her house for the season....

 

 

 

She has such an eye for design....

 

 

Taking everyday items and making them into festive displays that are awe-inspiring!!

 

Burlap stockings that are feminine and adorable....

 

(yup, she made everything you see...I mean everything!)

Her newly acquired fabric and wool stash looking way to pretty to use...

 

Isn't this cardinal quilt beautiful?

 

and a garland of 'Merry Christmas'....

 

An old day bed painted up...

 

a tomato cage stuffed with burlap and pine boughs to make a tree...

 

Sealer lids in a circle to make a vintage wreath.....

 

 

A couple of trees cut out of an old pallet......

What a beautiful backdrop with her Crabapple Hills Snowmen quilt...

 

 

Thanks for sharing, Maryann!! You are such an inspiration!!

 

 

Lucky to be your friend...

 

Christa

 

 

 

 

 



An Early Christmas Gift

Oh...to be so flexible

as

 to be able to melt out of your skidoo suit like Justin can!!

 

Not possible for me but my body feels like that looks after a day of moving grain!!

 

Thank goodness for a grain vac!!

 

 

I just envision myself on ship in the Carribean looking through the porthole.....

 

which will be for REAL in only a couple of weeks!!

 

WARMTH......

 

Unlike today.... a very blustery cold day!!

 

 I see even the Engineer needed to stop

 

 for coffee to warm up at the crossing in Torquay!!

 

He barely fit between the two crossings of highway by town!!

 

You don't see that every day!!

Engineer returning from coffee

 

It was a heartwarming surprise when I got my mail today!!

 

Remember this 'challenge' fabric......

 

That I made my rendition of a Twister Christmas Tree???

 

 

 

Well, it returned home just in time for Christmas....

 



 

With a little something extra!!

 

I won 2nd prize in the Challenge with Quilter's Haven in Moose Jaw,Sask.

 

What a nice early Christmas gift!!

 

Thank you to Arlyce and Heather at Quilter's Haven!!

 

If you haven't checked it out yet...

 

head over to our Guild Blog to see what fun we had at our Christmas Party last week!!

 

Great gifts were exchanged by all!!

 

It's Guild tomorrow!

 

Christa