To all my family, friends and followers.....

wishing you a new year full of

happiness and joy

good health and

may your heart sing always!!

hugs

A Christmas Teddy Bear....

for my DGS....

...let's go back to August 2010.  My DGS spent a week with us that summer....and one of the things he did was quilt some fabric.  It was straight line quilting and I told him I would make a quilted teddy bear for him after all the lines were stitched.  He had turned 5 on May 13 that year.  It was a big job for a new sewer who was only 5 years old.  I was so proud of him....and today I surprised him with his teddy bear. 

I found this little sweater and it fit just perfect.

It has been a long time since I made a bear....maybe 8 years or so.  I used to make mohair bears....and this week I realized just how much fun they are to make.   Mohair has a bit of stretch and it is a lot easier to make a mohair bear than a quilted bear using homespun cottons.  I made the paw pads out of 100% wool.  Kyler is happy with his new teddy bear and I'm tickled pink at how it turned out.

If anyone can give me the formula for 36 hour days I would really appreciated it.  I have so many things I would like to make but just seem to run out of time. 

I have a house full of family for a few days.  My 2 DS's, DDIL and 3 darling Grandones...
Noreen, we miss you.....she had to stay back in Canada to work.....and look after Miles, their dog that doesn't like the car......

.....I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with lots of hugs and laughter with family and friends.....

.....this is my 100th posting and I've over 500 followers.....

I think I have to celebrate. 

To let you know how much I appreciate you visiting my blog and leaving me comments....

I'm going to have a big giveaway next week. 

See you next week!!!

hugs

Happy Holidays and a few last minute finishes........

a couple of Dish Soap Aprons
by Camille Roskelley from Thimble Blossoms
It is a free tutorial on her blog 'Simplify'.
It was her project for the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop.
...adorable!!

the snowman embroidery is from
Bird Brain Designs's pattern
'Holiday Nine-Patch RedWork'

and I'll keep one for me





a pillow case and pillow for DGD Rylee Jane's bed.....
I used the fabrics to match her bed quilt
Snippets by American Jane.
The center of the pillow is an embroidery pattern by Tasha Noel. 
You can find her blog 'alittlesweetness' and Etsy shop HERE.
She has the sweetest patterns....
and


a toss pillow for DGD Leah's bed to go with the Wonky Log Cabin pillow
I finished last month....



...made a hugh batch of  nuts and bolts. I used my
Mother-in-law's recipe with a few modifications.....
and a few old "Made in Canada" Crown canning jars.
The dates stamped on the bottom of the jar are all in the early 50's.
Thanks Mom...luv the jars they make great containers.



I've still got a few WIP's (Works in Progress) but not needed for
Christmas gifts.



The tea towels are traced with the free pattern by Bird Brain Designs,
the small table mat is an iron on transfer and
the redwork embroidery is the centre of another pillow.
The embroidery pattern is available at 'alittlesweetness'.
Check out her Etsy shop, it is full of sweetness.....(o:

....but I'm still working on a Christmas gift....  
...a quilted teddy bear for my DGS, Kyler.
There is no picture yet and I will not be seeing him until sometime on Monday
so I think I can do this......I'm going to work on it now.....it's about half finished.

Wishing you and your families

the Merriest Christmas with family, friends, good food and laughter.....

the warmth and goodwill of the season....

and a new year filled with good health and happiness.

hugs

THANK YOU....Thank you.....

....to all my followers old ones and new ones, friends and family that left me comments.  You are the BEST......in the new year I will have another giveaway to thank you all for helping me reach 500+ followers...I am overwhelmed to say the least!!

and now the winners..........

The winner of the Bunny Hill Pumpkin Pie pattern is #47...

Joanie's Quilts said... 47

Amanda Murphy designs some wonderful fabric. I do not really follow any particular designer. I'm working to transition toward more of the modern fabrics, but not quite yet there.

I would attempt to follow but your gadget to do so is not available. I'm having problems with mine. I have more friends than what it shows. Any hints on repair.

Anne, you are the BEST, thank you for sending me the embellishment kit, it will be on it's way to Joan as she happens to be a new follower. 

....the winner of the apron is #39

Kathie said... 39

Great tutorial! I live in Bucks County, PA and if I were lucky, I'd like the polar bear apron. Thanks!

Both ladies have been sent an email...if I do not hear from them by noon Wednesday December 21, I will draw another name......

Wishing you and your families 

the warmth and goodwill of the season

and happiness 

throughout the new year....

hugs