Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Christmas in January

Christmas in July is so expected. That is when folks start their big projects for the upcoming holiday.

Christmas in January...now that's thinking outside of the box!

Truth be told, I made this above Christmas ornament for my darling niece back in December and forgot to show it off then. Cannot resist posting a picture of it for you to enjoy.

I used Jinny Beyer's book on patchwork puzzle balls and it was super easy.

Does anybody out there have Jinny's new book yet - Quilter's Album of Patchwork Patterns? I really REALLY want this book BAD.

And speaking of new books....Yoko Saito has just released a new book on basket quilt blocks. It is called Basket Made From Cloth.

Meanwhile, I'm still feverishly working on the crochet scarf that I mentioned in my last post. I will confess to you that I'm secretly really looking forward to wearing it.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am amazed to see your Christmas ornament. It looks awesome. It was nice going through your blog. Keep it up the good work. Ihampers.co.uk

antique quilter said...

I do have this book and am planning on doing a review of it next week
email me....
quick YES you will need this book
Kathie

mckie2 said...

Connecting Threads currently has that book on sale for 40% off - all their books are on sale right now. I was thinking about getting it as well.

Piecefully Pam said...

LOVE the puzzle ball! And, what's NOT to love about the new Yoko Saito book...

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