CHARM ABOUT YOU

I'm making simple things in preparation for Christmas, I really want the house to feel super festive this year!


I had these lovely charms from CeLynn at The Sunflower Patch and this great Christmas fabric from Lisa at The Quilt Jam, which I won in giveaways a while ago, thank you both again for your generosity! I used a few bits of stash fabric and some red solids to make it big enough to cover the table.


The tablecloth was finished the same way as my Tetris picnic blanket. I used some very thin white (possibly lining) fabric that my mum gave me for the backing (I think this is the third time I've used some backing fabric from my mum! She's a goldmine!! Thanks mum).


I sewed the backing and patchwork top right sides together, leaving a gap for turning, turned it through, pressed the edges and then top stitched around each side.


I've packed it away now but, along with my Vintage Holiday tree skirt, this is going to make such a difference and I'm looking forward to December!

This is one crossed of my list for the Finish-A-Long over at Quilter in the Gap!


If you fancy a bit of online shopping this weekend look at what Fluffy Sheep Quilting have just got in! New Kona charm packs, gorgeous perle cotton and new Kona bolts - they will be listed very soon so jump in:



Also check out the sale of the week at Fresh Squeezed Fabrics - I spy some Heather Ross, Nursery Versery in there!!



Linking up:

at Quilt Matters this week and Finish It Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts

How do you like dem apples?
My kids love them! These were from my Nan's tree.


I've continued working on my daughter's quilt, I'm up to four rows so only 2 more, then I need to make binding!





Some of the fabric was given to me by my American cousin (if you're reading I love you and thank you!!). I like mixing the modern prints and the more traditional florals together :) Very girly and cute.


I also made a small taggy blanket for my friend's baby boy featuring fabric by Riley Blake Designs on the front:




and a different lovely soft flannel on the back:




I used this tutorial by Melissa Sews. It was super easy! It also made me realise I might need to start collecting ribbons so I have more of a choice :)


At the weekend my Nan gave me this beautiful tablecloth that she hand embroidered! Lucky me :) Now I have to find somewhere for it to live where grubby hands can't reach it!







Finally, is it weird that I prefer to have to sew with my moccasins on?!