I didn't think September would ever come...
and I'm so glad to see all of you and your fabulous projects.
The sewing machine in the Moosestash has been working overtime this summer.
Here are my 3 projects.
First off with my Riley Blake gingham, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Never mind that 90 degree mark on the thermometer when this was taken.
Ho ho ho!
These "Art to Heart" Santa chair covers, are just the ticket to making the holidays bright.
I think some cushion covers will be in the works before the holidays too!
I played with a couple of different quilting designs on them.
You know, kind of shake things up a bit!
LOL!!
But my table needed that finishing touch...
To make things truly merry and bright.
After all, every one needs a little Santa and peppermint swirl in their lives!
Project #2
It's still feeling like Christmas...
When Rudolph and the gang come to visit.
This was one of Angies Bit's and Pieces Christmas in July patterns.
She had a new design every day of July. Now that's the way to jumpstart our holiday projects!
A layer of high loft batting makes these reindeer jump off the table runner!
And the backing, well is just right!
;-)
Project #3
Yes, I actually put away the Christmas for a bit.
Remember I told you the "Quilt Show" reeled me in this summer?
They hooked me good.
This is my version of the "Becolourful Quilt".
All 24 colors, are my hand dyes. I have to say, I am just tickled with it.
Having been a long time fan of Jacqueline de Jonge, I never dreamt that I would ever be able to stitch one of her designs. The video she put together on the Quilt Show was so outstanding, that stitching this up was quite easy. She has a wonderful way of teaching, and you might just see me try out one of her other fabulous designs real soon.
They kind of take your breath away don't they?
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Hope you have enjoyed my trip thru my summer stitching projects.
I know, I have been enjoying yours and can hardly wait to see those to come.
Thank you, thank you Madame Samm for bringing us all back together again.
I missed my blogging buddies.
And for the lovely Ms. Shari, we couldn't have done it without you.
Your our ray of sunshine!
Make sure you visit the rest of my fellow bloggers today.
Friday, September 12
Living With Purpose
Oh, and I almost forgot...it's been so long, but I bet your up for a give a way...
With the holidays approaching, I have a yard of Thanksgiving fabric to give away.
(and a little surprise or two)
(I'll let you in on a secret...)
I bought it to give away last year, but lost it in my sewing room.
Don't laugh, I know you've all been there...
:-)
Actually, I've missed my blogging buddies so much, I am going to give a yard away to 2 of my fabulous followers. Leave me a comment telling me what you might do with it, and it could be yours!
You can see how I used it HERE
I will pick my 2 lucky winners on Tues Sept. 16th.
Happy hoppin!
You have been so busy, with lovely projects to show for it. I love the table runner and the quilting on the reindeers is amazing. I'm not sure what I would do with the fabric if I was lucky enough to win it, probably something for my grandsons.
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ReplyDeleteI would use the fabric for a tote.
Such fabulous projects Joan - I love the chair backs and the reindeer!!
ReplyDeleteI'd make bags for my nieces with your lovely fabric !
Ohhhh you have the best projects and stories!!!!! they are just adorable...each one of them. Love that quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a bunch of wonderful projects! Love the Thanksgiving fabric, it looks like it would be perfect for a Thanksgiving table decoration. I'm hosting a crowd for Thanksgiving this year and it would be great to have a nicely decorated table.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the same thing before I hit the here button a nice table runner. It is really pretty. A nice win to say how thankful we are to have so many great blogging friends. Thanks for sharing and the nice give away.
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ReplyDeleteYou are so ready for Christmas with those adorable embellishments! Love the little Santa hats on the chairs and the table runner! The reindeer wall hanging is also so cute!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the colorful quilt! You did a great job on it!!!
If I won the fabric, I would make a table runner with it too!
Everything you made is fabulous! I would have to say all your projects are my favorite. I love red gingham, the poufy reindeer are so cute. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat would I make with your Thanksgiving fabric? That`s a fun print. I really need to dress up my tables, then again a nice cheery wall quilt would be fun too. I would probably do both. My house needs JOY!
Joan I'm in love with your chair covers and I must know - which Art to Heart book was it? I thought I had all of their Christmas ones but I must not because I've not seen this before. And the table runner to go with them is simply cute, cute, cute! But your quilt - oh my goodness, it's gorgeous! It looks so hard but I know you said it wasn't....her designs really are amazing. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteGorgeous projects all around! You're going to have a beautiful and festive holiday table!
ReplyDeleteyour summer was very festive...you are so ready for the season....love the table MERRY and chair hats, your deers are just that....and your quilt...wow...you created such a post filled with sweet festive memories
ReplyDeleteHa! Love those chair covers, what a fun idea! You are all set for Christmas decor now...sweet reindeers. But oh, oh, oh, I love how your quilt turned out! Absolutely fabulous...she does have some beautiful quilts doesn't she?!
ReplyDeleteWhat great projects! I love your chair covers -- what a clever idea! I would use the 'merry' runner on my door -- very cute, and of course I love the reindeers! And your 'colorful' quilt is AMAZING!! You always do such beautiful work. I would use the thanksgiving fabric to decorate tea towels and hot pads to take as hostess gifts if someone invites me to thanksgiving dinner -- hint hint. :)
ReplyDeleteI found you! I have lost so many people that I use to follow(computer issues) I love your yellow slippers, so neet. Love your giveaway. If I am lucky enough to win, I think I will make a few coin purses. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWOW! You had a busy and beautiful summer. I adore the holiday decorations. The Santa hats for chair backs are adorable. How clever to quilt them differently. I love the MERRY on the table. It is just perfect. The reindeer reek of personality. Oh, my, your quilt is gorgeous. You make it sound so great that all of us want to try paper piecing AGAIN! I also read your Q&A posting. I hadn't seen the "Any Tree" wall hanging. That is just too funnee. I think humor is much of what gets us through the day. You are generous with your giveaway. I'd back a tablerunner and make my first Thanksgiving runner.
ReplyDeleteLook at all the wonderful fun you have been up to! The chair covers are great and I do so like the table centre piece. I want to see you photos of Christmas this year.
ReplyDeleteThe reindeer are just too cute!!!! Love them, too.
And your colourful quilt is stunning. I am blown away by the small one and cannot imagine even trying the big ones.
Thanks for sharing all these great ideas.
Oh my Goodness.... My grandchildren would be over the moon if I had Santa hats on my chairs for Christmas. Beautiful creations. I have been amazed at the level of productivity with you all on this hop. Your homes have been blessed. Thanks for sharing. Janita
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your projects with us. Very cute. Thanks for the cute fabric giveaway.
ReplyDeleteNow following via email and bloglovin. Your projects are just lovely. You are very creative. Hmmm I think I would start with placemats. LOL I seem to have a thing about those. Some napkins to match. A table runner for our daughter. Wow possibilities are endless. Thanks for sharing, for inspiring and for a chance to win such wonderful fabric
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SPEECHLESS..... Everything is so BEAUTIFUL!!! Sew well made!!! Amazing talent in that color quilt...and those Christmas chair covers...my mind has a million wonderful thoughts and compliments to write...KUDDOS! GREAT JOB!!! MARVELOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these! So inspiring!
Good Morning, Joan ... I love all your beautiful summer projects. You have been sew busy. As always your work is impeccable. You really are inspiring. The santa hat chair back covers are adorable. This one I am going to "borrow". The letter shaped table runner and reindeer quilt are wonderful, too. Your Becolorful quilt is Beautiful! I also enjoyed the link to the terrific turkey topper. Thank you so much for the chance at the fabric giveaway. yes ... I too have ... um ... "misplaced" fabric in my quilty stash ... ;) Pat
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas projects are so cute! I love those chair covers. And I love your becolorful quilt, that is so pretty! Great job.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I didn't think I was ready for Christmas stuff yet...but your projects are all beauties...Love the Be Colorful quilt tho!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to quilt different designs on your chair covers....that on design looks like shaking....awesome ! You're so/sew smart to get a jump start on Christmas with all your CUTE projects ! I saw that awesome quilt on the Quilt Show, yours is beautiful. If I win that fabric, I would like to make a table turkey like yours....it's too darn cute !
ReplyDeleteWhat fun projects! I LOVE the table runner and the chair backs are super cute too, but the color quilt is AMAZING. That is really a work of art.
ReplyDeleteYour Color Quilt is just over the Moon amazing!! I can only imagine the time that went into creating it!! Your jumpstart Holiday Designs are so whimsical I just Love them!! Thanks so much for sharing your summer creations with us!! Oh yes this is creativity I will be following as soon as I am done writing here. Love your Turkey Table Topper! Think I would like to make one for mine too!
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Now I want to sew Christmas chair covers...too cute! Your runners are just outstandingly beautiful and that Color Quilt knocks things off the chart. It is gorgeous! This is why I love following you around...you totally inspire me! I'd have to use that fabric to make your turkey runner. Loved it then, love it now.
ReplyDeleteI would seriously consider leaving those hats on the chairs all year round. They are amazing! It made me smile! The merry table runner is so cute I am definitely stealing that idea. Your wall hanging is gorgeous too. The be colourful quilt is breathtakingly beautiful. Absolutely stunning. I can't believe you managed all that in just one summer. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty that quilt is. You have certainly had a summer of sewing. You have made me super psyched for a Christmas project. I love "Merry" and the chair covers with all that bumpy quilty goodness. Having hats as chair covers, great idea. Your reindeer are off the chart cuteness. The high loft batting is a perfect choice to bring them off the table. I think a Thanksgiving table runner would be perfect (as you did) for that fabric. Thanks for the chance, Joan.
ReplyDeleteI love your Jaqueline DeJonge quilt. That was really ambitious!!! I also like your Christmas decorations.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous group of projects! I love Art to Heart books. Being that paper piecing is my all time favorite, your Becolourful Quilt is calling my name. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, you are right. Those quilts are amazing. Sounds like a bucket list to me. Your label looks all ready for Christmas. ..so pretty! I liked your rain deer also, makes me want to start working on Christmas myself.
ReplyDeleteI can't follow your blog as I see no email option. All your projects were lovely. I especially like the chair covers and the Becolorful quilt. I think I would use the Thanksgiving fabric in place mats or in a table runner.
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas projects - you have talent! I would make place mats with the Thanksgiving fabric. Thanks!
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Oh, Joan, your quilt IS breathtaking! I have loved and admired these type of quilts for a looong time, but I never thought I could make something like this. Yours is spectacular.
ReplyDeleteI love the Christmas decorations, too. I want to know how you made the letters and put them together. I love these. Thank you for sharing all of your amazing projects today.
You've had a busy sewing summer-the best kind! Thanks for sharing the fruits of your labor.
ReplyDeleteYou are certainly on top of Christmas preparations! Your table setting is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI think the fabric would be great in a Thanksgiving/Fall table runner. I am currently looking for a large piece of fabric I bought for backing. How could something that large disappear?!
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas projects remind me that I have a lot of work to do. I would probably use the Thanksgiving print for table runner or coasters.
ReplyDeleteOh my, Joan. What amazing projects. I can't decide which is my favourite. I love your chair covers. What a clever idea. Those table toppers are gorgeous. Your quilt is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGoodness me; I don't really want to THINK Christmas and here you are busy with Christmas projects!! They are wonderful projects, too. I fell in love with the Merry Christmas runner and the topper with all the reindeer - really fabulous! Be Colourful is gorgeous. Can't wait to see your next project.
ReplyDeleteI love your tablerunner you made with the fabric. great job!!! I would love to make basket liners or a wall hanging, or maybe a tablerunner! so many decisions. Oh pot holders!!!! for me and my daughters...... thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteAll your Christmas decorations are just adorable. Really nice work! You know, I have Thanksgiving blocks that I keep having intentions of finishing as a table runner. That fabric would be the perfect catalyst to get it finished! Thanks for the chance to win and thanks for sharing your terrific projects!
ReplyDeleteI make table runners or toppers every year for my Quilt Guild's Christmas charity drive. We make these runners for Habitat for Humanity who gives a table runner to each new homeowner from the past year. This fabric would make a great addition to my fall fabric that I will be using for a table runner. Love all you got done this summer!
ReplyDeleteAmazing projects!!! Love your chair covers and Santa runner - perfect for Christmas!! I can see your adorable reindeer either as a table runner and the Santa runner hanging on your door!! Stunning hand dyes in action - you should be very proud of yourself with that wall hanging!!! Her quilts are amazing and look so hard to do!!!! I would make a table runner for my husband's aunt who hosts the whole family for Thanksgiving every year if I was lucky enough to win your Thanksgiving fabric!! Thank you for the opportunity!!!
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful. I love those chair covers. Now why couldn't I have thought of that! I've got several autumn holiday patterns that fabric would go well with. Really, I do! But you're the talented one, Joan. Such lovely work. Is it time to blog the next banner? I'm going to do that tomorrow, I think.....right after we go to see the glaciers. We are going to see the glaciers, aren't we? tee-hee
ReplyDeleteWell it has to go into a table runner for the T'day Feast, right?
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Gorgeous projects. Love the chair covers. I could probably whip together a nice little tabletopper before Hallowe'en with the fabric. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThose chair covers are just too cute and the tale runners are fabulous too. You're set for Christmas! Your "Becolorful" quilt is just so full of color and sings a happy, fun tune!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're almost ready for Christmas. They all turned out great.
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas table decorations! Of course I was impressed that you have that completed for Christmas already and then I scrolled down to see the reindeer project. Oh my! You are SOOOOOOO far ahead of me. :-) The "Be Colourful Quilt" is stunning and your fabrics are prefect for it. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your creations and talents with us.
ReplyDeleteLove your projects! I'd make a table runner for Thanksgiving with the fabric!
ReplyDeleteHi Joan! I wonder how many of us ran, yes ran, to our dining room chairs to measure for making those chair backs.....maybe everyone?! Yes, you can be sure of that! Super cute table runner, but I am all about those chair backs! Thanks girl!!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects and love your table runner and chair backs. I think I need a Thanksgiving table runner to make for my youngest daughter.
ReplyDeleteFantastic goodies. Looks like you are ready for Christmas. Me thinks I might have to do the reindeer. Cute. Marvelous color piece with all those perfect flying geese.
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I love all your projects but to have Christmas decor out already just seems wrong. LOL And your rainbow quilt is just fabulous. I hadn't seen any of her designs before but I'm a fan now. I just wish I had the time to make one today.
ReplyDeleteI love all your projects! I just got 2 new grandbabies so I am all geared up to decorate for the holidays again. I would love to make your turkey & your santa chair covers. Can't wait to see what else you have coming.
ReplyDeleteHello Joan,
ReplyDeleteyour projects are all outstanding, lovely Christmas things
and that quilt is so WOW, very beautiful!
Wonderful that you used your own dyed fabrics.
Thanks for the chance to win, don't know yet what to use the fabric for, but I sure wii find out *lol*
What wondeful stitchiing projects. Love the chaircovers and the reindeer and that quilt is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWowzie!! what an fabulous parade of summer sewing goodies! Sorry I can't pick a favorite, they are all over the top wonderful. OK maybe I can pick a favorite...I went back and took a 3rd look and no I can't. They are all awesome!!! I understand totally how one can lose things in their sewing room. It happens to me all the time. I love any fabric with words..I would make a Thanksgiving table runner. Thanks for sharing your creativity and inspiration and for the chance to play with the Thanksgiving fabric. Happy stitching, Pauline
ReplyDeleteAll of your projects are super great. Love the chair covers. How about a 10 minute table runner. Time to start thinking about the fall.
ReplyDeleteOK!! Now I am in the Christmas mood! LOVE your Christmas projects! That table grouping is fabulous! And that be Colorful quilt is amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour work is fabulous! Love all the Christmas items, and your quilt is stunning! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove your projects they are sew inspiring!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI would use your wonderful fall fabric in the banner for my "Pumpkin Party"
(Your welcome to come to the party we will have a smashing great time!)
How fun! It's never too early to get ready for Christmas! Don't you just love Nancy Halvorsen's cute projects?
ReplyDeleteLove your projects! I'm going to visit Angie here in a moment... and I wonder if my husband would mind those chair hats for a couple weeks this winter... I would use that awesome Thanksgiving fabric for a reversible table runner that I have some mini charm packs saved up for! Thank you for the opportunity and for sharing your projects :)
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Great start for the holiday and they just look great at the table. And your colorful quilt is breath taken great job.
ReplyDeleteWow! What wonderful projects. I just love all your Christmas items. The quilt with your hand-dyed fabrics is outstanding. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt is always a treat to visit youe blog and see what you have made for the hops! Nancy Halvorsen is one of my all time fav designers and it is fun to see them done up on your blog. The reindeer with Santa peeking around from the border is adorable. The WOW is your quilt! Well done, Joan!
ReplyDeleteHi Joan love those projects and the Santa Hat chair covers are really cute. Hugs, Susie x
ReplyDeleteJoan, I always enjoy reading your posts sooo much and your projects are always special, like these ones!
ReplyDeleteI surfed through Angies HP, but I could not find the pattern of this beautiful table runner, could you help me please to find the correct link to it?
And Jacqueline De Jonge is great, I intend to invite her in 2016 for a workshop in Switzerland, that would be fantastic!
Wow, project #3 is AMAZING! and with your own hand dyed fabrics even more precious.
ReplyDeleteLovely and fun projects....as always!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with all your Christmas cuteness! I need a table runner like that. My kiddos would love it.
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