Monday, December 30, 2019

Countdown to 2020

I'm always so sad to say goodbye to another Christmas season. 
Here's a peak into my world the last few days.


Working on a little Buhl quilt. The quarters will have sashing so they don't need to be perfectly symmetrical! (the blog is called Humble Quilts for a reason!LOL) 

And in the non- quilty front:

Danish aebleskiver for Christmas day brunch

They were on a  fancy platter with a dusting of powdered sugar, of course, no photo of the pretty ones.  They were yummy! We had mimosa's, coffee cake and fruit. 

Then we went for a short Christmas Day hike. Is it obvious who's the boss?? 

A friend was called out of town for an emergency and asked if we'd like her tickets to see

Who's Bad -The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience. Yes, it was fun!


The next night we had tickets at the same venue for the Fab Four. 

Loved every note of it!!
My friend Michelle came for the Fab Four so the next mornign we went out for a hike. Thanks goodness it was above the fog!

It was cold but so cool! 
This was a good way to get back into my healthy eating and exercise- gotta be ready to hike in the Andes in Peru!!

Good bye 2019
It's been a great year!

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Silver Bells ♫ It's Christmas Time in the City♪♪

With the kids schedules it is easier for us to go to them for the holidays. 







 The above photos are from a lovely antiques mall decked out in Christmas finery!
 We went in early and got a room facing the Willamette River so we could watch the Christmas Ship parade. 

 We made our way to "the" tree downtown Portland, 


This was fairly late on Sunday night so there wasn't much going on. 


We were cozy and  toasty inside Huber's, Portland's oldest restaurant started in 1879.


Huber's is known for making their flare of making Spanish coffee. Check out this video I took!

Being so close to the waterfront also means early morning walks! 

I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! 
I treasure your friendship,  comments and encouragement!! 




Sunday, December 22, 2019

Vintage Quilt Sunday

Here's a fun quilt in my collection. The heavy quilting is keeping the layers together. 
I adore this setting! It is the same setting Sally Post used in THIS quilt.

Most of the quilting is done with hanging diamonds. But the setting triangles near the border change hanging diamond direction. 

The quilting is not tiny and precise, but she did take time to think about the actual quilting of this piece. The quilt is completed by hand.

I wonder what her thought was with putting the small pieces of red behind the flower buds?

 The border has baptist fan quilting. 

The only print is this chrome yellow with red. 

The backing is turned to the front for the tiniest binding. 

I hope you have enjoyed this quilt today. 

If you are traveling for the holidays, be safe.
Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!





Friday, December 20, 2019

It was a Friday Before Christmas and all Through the House.....

I have family visiting so am making this short and sweet. 
Here is a fun primitive quilt that isn't necessarily Christmas, but I do display it during winter.

The other night I was out when our simple lights came on. 
Here is Elsa,  waiting for Santa??? LOL

Kevin the Quilter is the last stop on the Holiday Favorite Blog Hop! 
I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have!


Have a fantastic weekend!!

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

♪♪Christmas Time is Coming Soon ♪♪

Hello friends! I really try and enjoy the season and don't go crazy purchasing presents for every single extended family member. Sometimes the extended family ages out...... LOL But I do love the season! Here's a few photos of my world when I'm not at work.
 A well loved vintage quilt.
The guest room ready for company this week. 



You never know where you'll find a Danish Nisse.  
This is Sven and we've got history! Check it out HERE!
Santa chats with friends!

Chilly blue sky Christmas walks.....


 with new friends and Santa hats




Love these aspen against the blue sky. 
Amazing early morning skies.

Only 3 more days of the Holiday Favorite Blog hop!
Hop on over and see what fun Barb has on her blog today!

Monday, December 16, 2019

Buhl Bushong

If you are in my facebook group you would have seen a couple of paper pieced arcs I shared. Over the weekend I had another idea after re-reading the directions several times. The original maker appliqued this block, so why not? And it will work with the machine applique that I do. This is my test block and although the photo was taken after the sun set and the photo is lousy, the quilt block will work for me!

I am really enjoying the Holiday Favorites Blog Hop and I hope you are too!
This is the link from Saturday
Dec 14 Kelly https://pinkadotquilts.blogspot.com/2019/12/blog-hop-day.html

And Sunday
Dec 15 Juliann https://chasingstories.wordpress.com/2019/12/15/holiday-blog-hop/

And today hop on over to Suzie's blog!
https://suehoover.blogspot.com/2019/12/my-turn-on-blog-hop.html

Have an awesome day!




Friday, December 13, 2019

Itty Bitty Basket Blocks

My lovely online friend Mary B had these adorable little blocks. These are hers pieced into a top. 

She was generous enough to ask if I'd like 12 to make my own sweet quilt. Thank you Mary! 
Here are mine!

A little wonky and completely charming! They measure about 4". 

I hope you are being inspired by the Holiday Favorites Blog hop! I know I am!

Be sure to hop on over to Timeless Reflections blog

https://kyleredente.blogspot.com/

And see what she's up to today!

Have an amazing weekend!


Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Buhl Bushong, Christmas and Winner!

Getting the second border prepped  for the Buhl Bushong quilt. I also need to start sewing the center portion. Soon...yes, soon.


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I got our tree decorated and these sweet little beaded bells were made by my grandmother. 


The fog and hoarfrost is beautiful but also dangerous with the freezing fog making roads a sheet of ice. Glad I don't have to be out in it too much.

The winner of the vintage doily is Farm Quilter!
I'll get it in the mail as soon as I get your address!

I hope you'll visit Beth's blog today for the blog hop!

And if you missed yesterday's blogger

I hope your week is going stupendous!