Here in the middle of England, the sun is shining, the cats have had breakfast, and so have I - and it is time to get jiggy with the Christmas Quiltalong! Whoop whoop!We're here on the 8th leg of the 2012 Christmas Quiltalong - can you believe that? - where we have been either piecing a Mystery Quilt - courtesy of QuiltSue - or any other Christmas related stitchery - the plan being to not have a massive 'AGGGHHHHHHH' moment at the beginning of December when we realise that all those good intentions of a delightfully quaint home made Christmas are disappearing faster than a glass of sherry in Mother's Union meeting.
So have we got a busy day ahead? Oh yes, I think so! I want to hear the sound of happy fabric being pieced, and sewn, and pressed and sandwiched, and quilted and bound - phew! And let's see if we can have a whole heap of fun on the way!
First up, however, are our thanks to Sue for making the Quiltalong happen this year with her Festive Mystery Quilt, and to everyone who has played along so far this year -
I kicked things off in February (yeah, yeah,, I'm back again - what of it??);
then we had so much fun with Joanna, dancing the night away in the March installment;
with Lesley's pajama party in April;
Sharon's wonderful angel tree decorations in May;
Paulette's fabulous Nanaimo bar recipe in June;
Lynn's pretty mittens pattern given away in July;
Cathi's wool extravaganza and Christmas chocolate nibbles last month.
So that is more than enough to get you in the party mood!
Right, it's about time I got this place ship-shape - so if you could get signed up below to Mr Linky, and perhaps let us know what you'll be working, and what fancy dress you are wearing to the party...
I'm here! I'm just going to hang the washing out and then I'm ready to partaaayyy.
ReplyDeleteWashing out, windows cleaned, house dusted. I'm ready to play!
DeleteI'm semi up and at em. Cutting the grass yesterday wiped me out so I'll be doing some easy stitching today.
ReplyDeleteThe grass is about the only thing that has grown well here this season - in fact this very warm sunny day today is about the best of Summer that we've had!
DeleteGood morning - putting the coffee on. No fancy dress here as a little housework will be mixed in with today's party.
ReplyDeleteMy friend is getting married next month and has taken to wearing her tiara around the house whilst doing the chores. I think she takes it off to answer the door, but, actually, I'm too sure about that!
DeleteHmm, I do have some 'possible' Christmas gifts half made but not sure that today will be the finishing day - however they do live on my sewing table constantly reminding me of the slow but steady progress of the calendar!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure that having them looking at you will guilt you into finishing them or not...
DeleteHi Hazel! I'm checking in from the other side of the pond. After breakfast, I'll start machine quilting a Christmas quilt. Thank you for hosting today.
ReplyDeleteMorning, Lynn! I've done a little sewing already today, & I'm heading off the the kitchen to make some Christmas cookies!
DeleteI'm off to a late start but I am here now. Good almost afternoon to all. Happy quilting.
ReplyDeleteHi Donna - good to see you. I'll pop across to see what you're up to today in a moment.
DeleteI'm finally joining the party got my fancy hat on and ready to sew
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Mrs P!
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