So last month I was at our monthly-ish meeting of our firehouse quilters group and I was showing everyone my blocks and telling them about the halloween swap. Bernadette says "why don't we do something like that?" and I replied "we should - and you can organize it!" and she did! So 9 of us each made 9 Christmas themed blocks and last Saturday we swapped them. They all go together so well and everyone did such a great job! There was already talk of a Snowman themed swap in January. So without further adeiu, here are the blocks (only 8 are shown here - Mary wasn't able to make it on Saturday so I don't have one of her blocks yet - I have seen then though and they are great - a redwork candycane. If you check her blog I'm sure she will post a picture soon.
I made Christmas stockings personalized with the recipient's name:
Bernie made these adorable paper pieced Christmas presents:
Sue machine appliqued angels - this was her first time doing applique and she did an unbelievable job!
Florence did gingerbread men and as always they were perfect!
Priscilla did Christmas trees - aren't they great?
Ann chose a snowman from Art to Heart - I love that blue background!
Megan made stars that as always are pieced perfectly - front and back are perfect!
Talin made mittens - check out the ribbon and button embellishments!
Speaking of Talin - I've been meaning to post for awhile to tell you about Talin's new blog. Talin is extremely talented and blows the rest of us away with her creations. She makes beautiful handbags as well as other things.
Update**** I managed to get a pic of Mary's block - she hand embroidered a candy cane on white on white snowflake fabric - a ton of work and so pretty!
Have a pieceful day!
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6 comments:
Wow the blocks are wonderful... what a fantastic idea. Can't wait to see them all together
I loved seeing all of the Halloween blocks and these Christmas ones are terrific as well. What fun!!!!!
great blocks........they will look wonderful together.......
That was a nice spur of the moment block trade. The blocks will all look good together.
Caryn, you did a nice job photographing all our blocks, wish I was a better photographer.
Are you doing Aunt Pitty Pat's Christmas swap? Thank you so much for showing all the Christmas blocks. I am doing the Christmas present for Aunt Pitty Pat's swap and I was worried about putting a border around the presents. I am not anymore. I just put my Halloween blocks on my design wall. I love your owl block and I am excited to put it together.
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