nurturing hope, creativity, family
Wishing you all the best in 2025. I hope your year is full of light, peace, effort and accomplishment, and happiness. And of course creativity!
I’m excited about the new year and hope to make some awesome things happen. It’s going to be a great one!
Jennifer
Stockings hang ready, we’re all gathered in.
I’m wishing you a happy holiday, and hope your heart is filled with love.
It’s interesting how the holidays feel the same but so different from year to year. It reminds me to let go of expectations and enjoy what comes. We’re missing some loved ones and have gained some loved ones, and it’s a blessing to celebrate with those who are near. I’ve traded my stitching for cooking and baking, and now it’s time to simply be in the present.
I hope you give the gift of your full-hearted presence this year!
Jennifer
As part of my ongoing effort to squeeze in a little sewing during December, I am finishing old Christmas themed projects. I started this pink + blue lone star tree skirt as a class sample for my Lone Star Christmas Tree Skirt pattern. I had several sections in various stages of completion and it didn’t take long to complete. In fact, if I ever add a Christmas tree to my guest room, this tree skirt will coordinate nicely.
I always feel a rush of satisfaction when a lone star is completely sewn together. All that work, and you finally see what it really looks like finished. I never tire of these stars, or stars in general, I suppose. The possibilities are endless! This color scheme was a fun one to use.
The prints are from a Christmas collection by Liberty fabrics, printed on quilting cotton and distributed in the US by Riley Blake. That cute aqua print with little colorful houses on it is my favorite, hence it’s placement in the star. What is it with me and little houses? I love sewing my HOME blocks, but my first tiny house project was probably this cute pillow many years ago.
I’m not sure if this pink + blue lone star tree skirt will get quilted in 2024, but at least it’s no longer in pieces!
I hope you’re successfully crossing things off your list as the days fly by!