Christmas Cats

One more chance to show off a finished Christmas project hanging in a space where it gets the attention it deserves!

I made this swag by making Crazy Christmas Cat quilts, using quilt as you go, then binding them individually with little ribbons hanging out of the sides.

Such a pleasing view. I used up every scrap of that cat fabric, and the co-ordinates I bought to go with them.

Some Christmas ribbon I got on sale after Christmas one year.

And backed with Christmas cat fabric as well.

There we are, all documented for the future. That's why I started this blog after all. I love quilt history, the stories behind why something was made, the evolution of a project, and the quilt artist herself.

 

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas. My heart is full.

 

Christmas Eve

I wanted to turn my brain off, so I asked the beloved to get me a jigsaw at the shops. Oh my goodness. Well, it's a painting.

So i got the sky done, which traditionally would be the hardest part, and now I am throwing the jigsaw away.

I don't even want to give it to the opp shop, it's so bad. What a waste it's been.

So he grabbed me this Christmas one too.

It's also a shocker. 

No more cheap jigsaws for me. I will choose my own. Preferably scenic photos!!

Stuff it! I am going to play with these fabrics I had on layby instead. I think it will be a French Braid quilt.

The children are too excited to eat much, but we dressed the table with wholesome foods and handmade care.

A little boy's yule....

honey glaze roasted carrots

Goddess Fortuna

It's Christmas Eve... plenty of carrots for the reindeer, a chinotto drink, cake and decorated gingerbreads.

Letter to Santa....

Santa sacks and Christmas stockings are under the tree... 

This is a time I cherish so much. I give thanks for these wonderful times, future memories, I am so grateful to experience the wonder and joy of Christmas from the eyes of my own children.

This is my snowflake candle. Gratitude. Blessings to all, and to all a good night.

 

A card pull

I really wanted to photograph this gorgeous piece before it went to its new owner. I hadn't even finished it and it sold. It's another one of those that I would love to get that fabric again!!

Just another way to use these altar cloths. Take them to a friend's house with a deck and bam. Instant sacred space.

I decided I needed to complete the superhero quilt for 10yo. He is the only one still using his oldest quilt with monsters on it. 

This one should carry him through for a while. I've made it quilt as you go, same as the other children's new bed quilts from earlier this year.

I got so busy this year with altar cloths that he hasn't had a lookin, and just humbly used his old one. Not that it's cold anyway. But he does take pride in a clean room. 

Hopefully time for a few more personal stitching projects before the end of the year.

 

gingerbread

It's the first time in years that I've been able to make gingerbread properly. Living here in the subtropics, the outdoor kitchen wasn't cool enough to roll out gingerbread dough. It's made with melted butter and even after refrigerating, at warm temperatures and on a hot bench, it drooped very quickly before making it onto the baking tray. 

How do you transfer your cut out shapes onto the baking tray? I would love your tips.

We made some without sprinkles ready to ice.

I pulled a card to share on this stunning altar cloth/divination cloth.

What a great photo to post on your instagram or to a client if you do readings.

You can find my altar cloths for sale in my Etsy shop.

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

I am loving this extra space to hang all my Christmas cheer. It's making me finish projects that have been around for years. I honestly can't remember if I've ever shown this one, and if I have, the photo wasn't as good as it is this year anyway. Made from a Loralie Christmas dogs panel.

I finished this Grinch tree last year. And my 5yo son has been adding the decorations in the way of a countdown each day leading up to Christmas. He's been watching The Grinch movie most days, even though we have more than 10 Christmas kids movies. He loves it I guess!

I am super proud of my quilting on this one. It turned out to be more amazing than I could have thought.

Let it be a reminder to us all, if we have a panel hanging around, stitch that thing and enjoy it!! It looks so much better stitched than sitting in a zip loc bag.

I came across this panel at my local quilt shop and thought the colours were perfect for going with the Grinch countdown. They all seem to be in the little decorations. So with only a few days left before Christmas, I whipped up this hanging and the rest of the numbers are in here on display. Once again, preferable to a ziploc bag.

I had some of the same fabric from the Grinch backing left, so i used it on the back and as the binding, and didn't have to buy anything else.

 

getting ready for the new year

Gosh, if you could only see the detail in the stitching and sparkly paint on this noir goddess. She embodies a richness and depth and brilliance.

Bought this cute diary to inspire me.

Finished this chakra altar cloth. Maybe it should be called "Breath".

And I loved this rainbow sparkly one as well.

A new start for new habits.

Do you love altar cloths for creating instant sacred space?

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