And the stockings were hung. The house is now ready for Christmas. It always takes me a while to get in the mood to decorate but once it's done, I'm happy with the results.
Enjoy a little Christmas cheer from my house to yours!
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| Cross and Crown quilt and my "quilty" tree |
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| My favorite ornament, an A6 from my USMC days |
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| Mini stockings, gifts from dear friends, and other special gifts on the mantel |
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| The Funny Frog and a beautiful carved Santa from a cypress stump, a real treasure |
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| Hand made Teddy Bear in his sleigh and The 12 Days of Christmas quilt |
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| Even the hubby's carvings display gets a Christmas touch |
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| The Dining Room is kept simple this year |
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| 12 Days of Christmas quilt--first block has 1 piece, second block has 2, etc... |
I have made several of these, and given a few as gifts. Pattern from
Temecula Quilt Company
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| Front door--and each window across the house has a simple white candle, lovely at night |
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| Living Room |
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| Detail of an antique quilt from circa 1875 |
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One of my most treasured antiques, a Flea Market find, on the Non-Guest bed
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| Even the guest bed gets a Christmas quilt--I made this in 1989, one of my first hand quilted bed quilts
 | | 1880 Sampler quilt, pattern from Temecula Quilt Company Sew A Long 2018 |
However and whatever you celebrate at this time of year, I wish you the best!
Let's quilt.
Barbara |
