Giving Thanks

My daughter and I needed a Thanksgiving wall hanging.
I found this pattern in the "Heart to Art book called Acorn Hollow".
It was just a small mat size so I took it to school and enlarged it God Knows how big on my overhead projector. So it measures about 42x42.
You cannot see the stitchery in the center because of the bright light but it reads "Give Thanks".

Sewing Machine Cover #1

Margo posted a wonderful tutorial on sewing machine covers. Since I need three I figured I'd better get started. So I made one. It will not have the ties on the side because I failed to measure so it fits nicely without the ties. On the next two, I will measure.
I used a quilting design from Leah and I mixed it with a few swirls from Patsy Thompson designs.
Also, I tried a new technique from Diane where she uses a #60 sewing machine needle for silk and embroidery thread. I tried quilting with this new method on the sewing machine cover and I like it.

Some handquilting going on

Now that I am back into the grove of things with my school schedule and routine, I am back to quilting in the wee hours of the morning. It brings me so much pleasure just to relax before heading off to work.

Swaps received

Got home late last night and found these goodies in the mail.
The top is a handmade ornament and card from Tudy my partner for the ornament swap.
I love vintage ornaments and this one definitely fit the bill.
The bottom picture is from floribunda , my 4 seasons swap partner. What a surprise to receive such a lovely quilt to display. She also included a Santa stamp I can use in my classroom and some reindeer microwave grips which I put to use immediately.
Thank you both .

A Woman's Work is Never done

Two more completed blocks. I do not know about those gloves. They were really hard to applique.

My Scrappy Christmas Blocks

with sew much going on, I neglected to post the blocks I made for the Scrappy Christmas block exchange hosted by Beth.
Now to try to combine them so I can make some goodies for my daughter.

Christmas fabric and paper

For mother's day my daughter gifted me with some Sheri Berry Christmas fabric. Well, I found the matching scrapbooking paper! I could not believe it. It was too good a coincidence to pass up. I even saw some Amy Butler paper. Though I no longer make scrap books, I picked it up to use with my Cricut machine. Michaels carries all these kinds of specialty paper.