I
bet you wouldn't guess that I use quilts for holiday decorations. I
sewed this quick project last week.
I
designed it in EQ8 to get the layout just right. Four Periwinkle
blocks and five square in a square blocks go together nicely. I
didn't have the right size dies to make the five squares, so I rotary
cut those, added larger triangles and trimmed to fit.
Joyous
is 30” square, in dark red, teal, black, gray, and white fabrics.
I quilted straight stitch rows 3/4” apart with medium gray thread.
This
year I haven't gone all out with Christmas decorations. I pulled out
only my favorites, adding a few pieces to each room along with my quilts. It's low key
but still festive.
I have made snacks, especially Chex mix, my mama's
favorite! I miss her; yesterday was her birthday so I wore a leopard
print shirt in her honor.
Dies used:
Blue
Wren 6077 Periwinkle 10” block
Accuquilt
55017 2½” strip
