Toby and I are excited to announce that the winner of my giveaway for the Christmas In July Blog Hop is Judy at Busy Hands Are Happy Hands - congratulations Judy! Thank all of you for your participation, and thank you to Melva at Melva Loves Scraps for hosting this fun event. Getting involved was just what I needed, and I actually have a little finish to show you.
My blog hop embroidery (pattern is from Joy at Days Filled With Joy) has become a pillow, all ready for Christmas!
First I bordered it with scrappy squares, then shamelessly followed Diann's lead (see her beautiful pillows here) by using Crazy Mom Quilts' tutorial for an envelope backing.
For the backing I used a piece of my hoarded stash of Postcards From Santa that I purchased in 2015!
While I was looking for something to finish for the blog hop, I came across 50 "Sixteen Across" blocks I had made in 2023 - I couldn't believe my find!
Then I pulled a dark green sprigged fabric from Joann's, which I auditioned as a sashing. My husband preferred it to a lighter fabric, and so do I. It would be nice to have this one finished before Christmas and on the guest bed along with the Christmas pillow!
Have a great week!