Busy as a Bee

Although there has not been any quilty type stitching going on here, I’ve been busy with alterations.  Fixing a neckline or four here, and run in a couple of pair of summer trousers.  In fact, I rather feel like Father Christmas does as he sits and mends his Santa hat!  Isn't he cute?  Santa was a gift from Carol of South Dakota several years ago.

HE’s finishing off his mending too

In the absence of any projects, I thought I’d show you a Christmas quilt or two, which I have hanging up.  “Selvedge Christmas Tree” was an idea of mine, and was made in 2010.

Selvedge Christmas Tree

And hanging above the sofa is “All the Love of Christmas” a Bronwyn Hayes design and made in 2007.  I had to make some changes as the pattern had people around the four sides in the centre, and there was no way I could stitch people hanging sideways on my quilt, so I replaced them with trees.

All the love of Christmas

Gemma has been getting into the Christmas spirit, and I saw her laying on the carpet in front of the Santa trio.  I made the two at the back with bobbles on their hats.  Gemma wasn't there too long, as she must have moved and the front Santa fell on top of her, and gave her quite a fright.  Naughty Santa!

Gemma and the Santas

I’ve started a sewing project for Gemma, something I’ve had in mind for a while, so hopefully it will get completed in a day or so.  And I’m having withdrawal symptoms for my myriad of quilting projects on the go, but realistically don't expect to get them done just yet.  We are just about up to date for Christmas, just a couple more items to get early next week, wrap up the family gifts and we will be good to go.