My Quilt Club meeting had a theme of Christmas in July. We were shown how to make a folded Christmas Star, it seemed rather tricky to me. And there was a special supper provided, that was much appreciated by the members. The highlight of the evening to me was the special Christmas themed show and tell. We were asked to bring a couple of Christmas items and talk about them - I took a Christmas table runner, and a Christmas quilt which had a particular memory for me. What I found really interesting was that some of these things were made quite some time ago, and hold a very special place in the hearts of the now adult children in the family. And if the Christmas items were not out on display each year, the visiting family wanted to know why! It was so interesting having a close up look at everything on the tables and see exactly how they were put together.
Hand made Christmas items - I remember stitching one of those fabric wreaths many years ago
I was intruiged with the white cable knitted wreath, never seen one like this before
There's plenty of bling on this Christmas tree
We were asked to help out with a Christmas project, stitching tiny Christmas felt stockings. These will be hung on our club entry to the Avenue of Trees in December. And as a really nice gesture, the pretty little stockings will then be removed from our tree, stuffed with a small chocolate bar, and then donated to the Food Bank. We can decorate them however we want, and I took three sets home to work on.
Red, white and green stocking to decorate
I've been thinking what to do, and made a start, but first I had to go to the LQS to purchase some red Perle No. 5 thread. Luckily I already had green and white thread. My idea is to buttonhole stitch around the stockings, but I really haven't had much experience in that. Hopefully it will work out fine and I'll have more to show next time.
Ready to stitch those tiny stockings
And lastly, we were given a challenge, to stitch a bigger Christmas Stocking, and bring it back to the December meeting. This will not be donated. but to keep for ourselves, or family. Any colour, ideas, decoration, whatever we want to do, but it must be lined. I'm looking forward to this challenge, and will make one for myself, as I've never had a Christmas Stocking. Yes, I've been thinking about a few ideas for this, and as it is a club challenge, it must be kept secret till the big reveal. I'm looking forward to working on my very own Christmas Stocking.
17 comments:
What an interesting show and tell idea! I also have homemade ornaments with stories behind them. It is definitely time for you to have your own handmade Christmas stocking. How long do you have to make it?
What lovely Christmas items--full of memories;))) Sounds like a fun meeting..hugs, Julierose
What fun things to play with! I love doing a bit of embellishing.
What a fun challenge! It will be fun to see your stocking. I love the idea of sharing stories about your items. That must have been a neat meeting.
That sounds like a fun thing to do with sharing Christmas memories and hand-made items. I know I would definitely take the tree skirt I made using a bright calico fabric from my grandmother's house dress. Fun show and tell!
How wonderful that you will finally have your own Christmas stocking! I can't wait to see what you make. Those little stockings will be fun to decorate. Enjoy!
every person NEEDS a stocking, no matter who or how or if they celebrate a solstice time holiday - EVERY PERSON!!! and YOU definitely need one!!!
I can never get into Christmas in July theme. That tree does have a lot of bling!!
You have marvellous adventures!
I was just thinking that my late mother's celebration of life was on July 15th. She Adored Christmas. She began a Christmas in July at her church. Most of the summer cottagers aren't around at Christmas. They had a bazar and it was fitting.
My grown up daughters are sentimental about Christmas decorations and the memories they provoke from their childhood.....hence I've passed them on to them. You have some lovely ones, Jenny from years past. What a fabulous idea those little stockings with a chocolate bar inside are spreading some cheer to those who are finding these times tough. I look forward to seeing the Christmas stocking you fashion for yourself. How fun!
Lots of lovely Christmas decor. You surely find lots of lovely groups to join in with.
God bless.
Christmas in July is always fun.
That is fun to see all the Christmas items.
Great idea for everyone to make the little gift stockings, too.
Good luck with the challenge.
Lovely makes, you are well ahead of the game. I love the blingy tree.
Amalia
xo
How lovely that your group had a Christmas theme in preparation for December. You mentioned the folded star design, but I didn't see a picture of it. I remember making a lot of those in the late 1970s. It was a thing to make one to match one's decor, hoop it, and hang it. Ones were also made in Christmas colors. I'm glad each of you could share Christmas decorations and the whys of each - love that idea! Hope you have fun decorating your wee stockings, and sewing-up a big one for yourself.
awesome needlework....beautiful...a day out is always a treasure!
It’s always nice to bring out old sentimental hand made Christmas items. It would have been a lovely display and talk. Have fun with those teeny stockings, and yours.
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