♪♪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!

https://funwithbarbandmary.blogspot.com/2019/12/christmas-time-is-here.html

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!

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!

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!

https://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com/

And if you missed yesterday's blogger

https://katyquilts.net/2019/12/10/holiday-favorites-blog-hop/

I hope your week is going stupendous!

Holiday Favorites Blog Hop!

I hope you will join in the Holiday Favorite blog hop! A few of my favorite bloggers are joining!! The list and links are at the bottom of this post.

There are many things to like about the holidays! I love traditions, Christmas tv shows, family get togethers, the smell of pine. 

When it comes to decorating I use several quilts and will show you a few from our main level of our house.

 I seem to have lots of layers this year. The Let it Snow quilt is designed by County Threads and is called Wear Warm Clothes. (I opted to put Let it Snow) The quilts on the couch are not Christmas quilts but are made with lots of brushed cottons so are easy to snuggle with on cold winter evenings. I want my visitors to feel like they can wrap up in a quilt anytime! And in my house, you never know where you'll find the Danish Maileg Nisse or mice.

 Throughout the house you;'ll see touches of my Scandinavian heritage. 

 Hanging in the downstairs bathroom.

My friend Karen made the Santa wallhanging for me. I love it!

This year I decided to go decorating "light", but love the textiles and little quilts. 

This is one of my older quilts that I use for holiday decor. 

 It uses one of my favorite blocks- the Sawtooth star. 

Would you like to make one?

My blocks are 5" finished. (click to enlarge block instructions) 

The little quilt will finish about 22" square. 

Sew together 3x3. 

Cut 2 strips 15.5" x 1.5" and add to sides for inner border.

Cut 2 strips 17.5"x 1.5" and attach to the top and bottom for inner border.

Cut 2 strips 17.5"x3"  for outer border- sew to sides.

Cut 2 strips 22.5"x3" and sew to top and bottom. 

GIVEAWAY!

Admire your work! Don't worry about quilting this year. Hang it up and plan on finishing before next year. 

I just picked up this small doily at the Scandinavian Festival on Saturday. I'm sure it is all handmade and vintage! It measures about 6" square including the adorable tiny fringe. Leave a comment and I will announce the winner of the doily on Wednesday. 

Here's the list of bloggers who are part of the Holiday Favorites blog hop!

Dec 9- Humble Quilts, Lori, https://humblequilts.blogspot.com/

Dec 10 KatyQuilts , https://katyquilts.net/

Dec 11 Beth https://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com/

Dec 12 Diane- https://www.butterflythreadsquilting.com/

Dec 13 -Timeless Reflections. Kyle. https://kyleredente.blogspot.com

Dec 14  Kelly http://pinkadotquilts.blogspot.com/

Dec 15  Juliann - https://chasingstories.wordpress.com/

Dec 16   Knitty Quilter -https://suehoover.blogspot.com

Dec 17 Lizzy  https://gone2thebeach.blogspot.com/

Dec 18 Barb, https://funwithbarbandmary.blogspot.com/

Dec 19 Judy   https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/

Dec 20- Kevin, http://kevinthequilter.blogspot.com/

Have a fun time! I'm looking forward to "hopping" myself!!