Here is my quilt published in a beautiful new book "The Quilters Night Before Christmas".
This book illustrates each stanza of the poem written by Clement C. Moore almost 200 years ago. I made a santa that reminded me of these little elves that we had when I was a girl.
Sue Reich invited quilters to submit a little quilt for each stanza which was also to include a quilt or quilt block. Here the cover quilt made by Jill Mezaros. Each quilt is unique and many are made by quilts friends from around the country.
It is a beautiful book with vintage postcards and Christmas history and traditions.
It also includes some wonderful traditional quilt patterns.
It is available on Amazon for $28.00 and is a hardcover. A perfect gift for a quilt friend or for yourself!
In other publishing news; I was featured in the December QuiltMania Magazine for my Instagram Account. What a nice surprise and huge honor! I was proud to be among the other quilters who I also follow.
This year I decided to display my White House Historical Ornament tree. I'm trying to separate the beauty of the craftsmanship and history with the current atmosphere in DC.
Each year the committee selects a past President to honor. Here is my collection. I am only missing 4 to complete the collection and I think Santa is going to come through this year. They are gorgeous ornaments. The White House ornaments include the same limestone as the actual White House!
Each ornament comes in a pretty box with lovely goldleaf and an illustration.
A booklet is included with historical facts about the President, his administration and how the family celebrated Christmas in the White House.
This year I am challenging myself to read one little booklet a day. I am learning so many things about the President and White House.
I have also been very busy lately watching the entire Bond series. It started with watching all the Daniel Craig movies then I took the plunge and watched them all. Here is my very sloppy tally sheet.
My favorite is Daniel Craig, then Pierce Brosnan. It was great fun watch them in order.
I made a new crochet pattern hat for my quilt guild's Holiday Silent Auction. I may even bid on it myself.
We had our Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday because my son, Andrew, worked night shifts at the hospital Wednesday and Thursday.
It was wonderful to relax on Thursday and have dinner together on Saturday. It think it was the best turkey we've ever cooked!
We cooked for 12 even though there were only 3 of us. I love the week of leftovers!
I am Thankful for all the friends and talented people I have met through quilting. Thank you for continuing to read my blog or visit my Instagram feed. Quilting has enriched my life beyond measure.
See you next time~
xo
