Christmas Through the Year

I managed to make one little gift this month. I used the pattern for the ear bud pouch that I got from Erin's blog Dog Under My Desk. I noticed that she had a cute heart pouch along the same lines. Cute idea. I'm sure you could work out the pattern based on the ear buds purse.
I think I need two of these. One for each daughter.

You can see what others have made at Darlene's Quilting Daze.

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Happy Quilting,
Val

Union square San francisco

Union square San francisco, a photo by valspiers on Flickr.

Not finding much time to post. The weather is great and the shopping is great. I have bought some lovely silks and a fabulous larger than life great horned owl puppet that has a moving head and blinking eyes and i bought a tea set. Trying hard to keep to my budget. We set off for Portland tomorrow Monday 27th. I will be staying at the same hotel here in SF on the way home and they have agreed to hold some of my purchases til I get back. Phew. Just as well. They are getting heavy.
Happy quilting,
Val

1 Christmas Item a Month

I needed something quick and easy this month so I made a few coasters to go with the place mats I made last year. I used the big baubles printed on the fabric and put in a bit of wadding. I also interfaced the top fabric. I made a jigsaw wadding piece from my scraps and did the same with my interfacing scraps. They probably wouldn't withstand machine washing but that is OK.

Raw edge. Wadding can be seen.

No turning. Just sew around the rough cut pieces then trim close to the stitching.

You can see what others are making over at Narelle's blog Pins and Whiskers.

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Happy Quilting,
Val

Tuesday Treasures

I pulled out a few more of my favorite children's books when I put the others away. Both the girls loved these books. The first is Winifred's Bed by Lynn and Richard Howell.

As you can see on the cover she has a cot that is too small.

It has beautiful end papers

As you turn each page another toy hops off the shelf and into her new bed.

They push her over each time.

Until finally her cat gets in and she falls on the floor.

The second is There Was an Old Woman by Stephen Wyllie and Maureen Roffey. They are both great books to encourage young readers to join in.

All the things have flaps ...

with cute pictures underneath.

She buys all sorts of animals to stop the noise that is keeping her awake.

Why not share some treasures. Link up at The House on the Side of the Hill with the lovely Melody.

Happy Quilting,
Val