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Monday, December 21, 2015

Christmas is in the Air

Christmas Is In the Air

 It's been a busy December around here....

 Visiting  - with my children  over Thanksgiving....




Decorating the house....
My new Pencil Tree

 I love this skinny balsam Pencil tree... (no, I haven't peeked into this beautiful stocking !)
Making gifts.....

 A Bow Tucks Tote bag-
A Bow Tucks Tote Bag  ( without the tucks!) 

Bow Tucks Tote Bag pattern   (here )  by Penny Sturges.... this is a very versatile design.



This will hold a lot!!
And a tote bag for a beginning sewer-

 Design-   Anita Vacation Tote Bag   by Amy Made That!  (here)
The Anita Vacation tote bag   in Joel Dewberry's  Aviary fabric

 This large tote should hold  A LOT of tools , books , and FQ's!
The inside of the Anita Vacation Tote bag

 Sewing ...for "me!"-

 A  " Kitty Deerest" mini wallhanging-    design by Janeen  Quilt Art Designs
                        in the  Paper Piecing 1/4"  digital magazine  Oct-Dec 2015     (here )


" Don't EVEN ask me to wear a red nose for the picture!"

Shopping-  

 Hmmmmmm......Do you think I can convince my husband to wear this Cat  Christmas sweater?







Wishing you and your family
        a very Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year!
I'm off to my sewing room!

Pattern provided by QAD Publishing
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10 comments:

  1. Crafty Tokyo MamaDecember 22, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Thank you for the light bulb moment. That pencil tree would be absolutely perfect for my tiny Japanese house. I'll have to keep my eye open for one.
    I see a winner for the next Pets on Quilts contest. That is one cute mini and model. ;-)

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  2. SheriDecember 22, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    Hi Susie! What a great Christmas post with your lovely photos of you and the kids, your decorations, and wonderful sewn gifts! Have a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year with lots of sewing!

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  3. SheriDecember 22, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Hi Susie! What a great Christmas post with your lovely photos of you and the kids, your decorations, and wonderful sewn gifts! Have a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year with lots of sewing!

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  4. Amy DeCesareDecember 22, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    Wonderful post! Looks like you are all ready for Christmas now! Great projects...each and every one! Whiskers is so cute in her cameo shot!

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  5. Lara B.December 23, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    You've got the bag making down like a pro Susie! It's fun seeing the picture of you and the kids and some of your decorative touches for Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and all your loved ones!

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    1. Lara B.December 23, 2015 at 11:43 PM

      P.S. Al would have to be the best of sports if he wore the kitty sweater, LOL

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  6. Soma @ inkTorrents.comDecember 24, 2015 at 12:25 AM

    Beautiful trees! Love the pencil tree. I agree with Lara! You really got the bag making down like a pro. They are fabulous. The three of you look wonderful in that picture. It's great to see Whiskers again and I can easily see her saying that to you :)

    Happy Holiday!
    -Soma xx

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  7. GinaDecember 25, 2015 at 3:28 AM

    Merry Christmas Susie!!! Itclooks like you have been busy!!! I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy your beautifully decorated home!!!

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  8. Geta GramaDecember 25, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    Merry Christmas, Susie! I am glad to see your beautiful children.
    That sweater is cute, I know my hubby would happily wear it! Happy sewing in 2016!

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  9. VeraDecember 28, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    I never saw pencil tree. Looks fun and pretty! Nice totes too. Happy New Year Susie!

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