Thursday, 1 August 2013

Welcome one and all!

Sew we quilt

Especially to all you Ho-Ho-Ho hoppers! 


First a huge thank you to Mme Sam and Carol for hosting yet another fabulous bloghop!

So, I had been procrastinating. A lot. More to the point; I didn't feel like Christmas lately. So I planned a week. A week with nothing else to do then

CHRISTMAS!

I started by compiling a list of what I would like to do this week. This involved much research..... I read through a pile of magazines and books, while stretched out in the sun.

Of course, this was the week that a genuine heatwave smothered our little country. Go figure. But, who cared about that, when inside the snow was falling and the log fire was burning. Well, metaphorically that is. Not really! That would be silly.

Are you ready? Here we go.



All the completed projects in a huge pile!
Yes. All that in one week! I started of with some trees. Just to get in the spirit of things.


 After the trees, I had to add some mice.
 Both patterns were in a book by Tilda. Jul.


I love them!

Next came some birds. With bells. So they are pretty noisy! Five of them form the doorhanger.


Some Christmas baubles. I made four of these and they are HUGE! Both the birds and the baubles I found in Simply Vintage, the autumn 2012 publication.




Then, something to get the turkey out of the oven safely.... My own pattern (if you can call it that). There is a little bell on there, so everyone can hear when that big bird is done!

So, where there is an oven mitt there has to be an apron! I found an excellent tutorial for the apron here.

And then lastely, the board. This is another pattern from Simply Vintage. The mistake you can see was completely mine.

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed my Christmas projects. I know I did. Go and see all the other hoppers today and make sure to let them know how much you love their projects!

August 1
Vroomans Quilts
Abyquilt
MacDonald’s Patch
Life and Everthing Around It
Hill Valley Quilter
Traveling Quilter
Quilting Lines
The Reluctant Quilter
Pig Tales and Quilts
Teatime Creations
Ravelly1

Lots of love,
Heleen

Geplaatst door op

78 comments:

  1. Kristy1 August 2013 at 07:56

    You have been one busy girl! What darling projects. Love the trees and mice! Your oven mitt is pretty fancy. :-) Guess I need to think about some Christmas projects around here. Great job- K-

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  2. Britt-Inger1 August 2013 at 09:02

    Wonderful projects that you have done. Your trees and mice are so cute. Thanks for sharing your creativity
    Have a great day
    Christmas greetings from Sweden

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  3. Vroomans' Quilts1 August 2013 at 09:36

    You were very busy - oh, I just love the mice, so cute!! Thank you for sharing with us.

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  4. KaHolly1 August 2013 at 10:25

    Excellent! Love the diversity of projects. I esp. like the cardinal door hanger.

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  5. Frederika1 August 2013 at 10:54

    Wow wat een leuk werk heb je gezien. Je hebt er echt veel werk van gemaakt zeg. Mooi hoor. Thanks for sharing. Frederika

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  6. charlotte1 August 2013 at 10:57

    Love all your cute Christmas projects, but I think the mice are my favorite ones. Great job.

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  7. Donna1 August 2013 at 11:07

    Adorable Christmas projects. I love the trees and the mice! So cute.

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  8. Three Birds Inspired1 August 2013 at 11:12

    Wow! You have surely been busy. The mice are adorable!

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  9. Lynn1 August 2013 at 11:45

    I love your bird door hanger, it really turned out cute:@)

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  10. JoyceLM1 August 2013 at 12:08

    Love your Christmas projects - thanks for sharing.

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  11. Elizabeth Coughlin1 August 2013 at 12:25

    So many great projects! I really love the birds and the trees.

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  12. Jeanie1 August 2013 at 12:30

    Wow!..... what a lovely group of projects, all ready for Christmas! Thanks for sharing the line up!

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  13. Marjorie's Busy Corner1 August 2013 at 12:32

    a great assortment of Christmas items.

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  14. Carol1 August 2013 at 12:46

    Wow! You really accomplished a lot! They are all very nice! Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Dee D1 August 2013 at 13:12

    Great projects - you got a lot done!

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  16. StitchinByTheLake1 August 2013 at 13:24

    You're amazing! I can't believe you got all that done in a week - it would have taken me much longer for sure. My favorite is the apron so thanks for giving us the link. blessings, marlene
    P.S. Did you know your word verification is still on?

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  17. Beth1 August 2013 at 13:30

    You made some really cute things. Thanks for the inspiration & for sharing.

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  18. Thearica1 August 2013 at 13:31

    Bravo! You sure were busy!

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  19. Sparky1 August 2013 at 13:32

    Good Afternoon Heleen....wow did you create many gems for this holiday season..really like the trees.. you inspire me

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  20. Joanna1 August 2013 at 13:41

    I love your little trees and mice; so cute.

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  21. Mary1 August 2013 at 13:52

    You did a great job on all your wonderful projects. So cute.

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  22. Carol Swift1 August 2013 at 14:00

    You were a busy, busy lady sewing all these wonderful Christmas trees, mice, birds and ornaments! Your oven mitt is just too cute...love it!

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  23. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]1 August 2013 at 14:12

    Wow! Congrats on getting all that done in one week!

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  24. Quilt Doodle Designs1 August 2013 at 14:13

    Wow you were soooo busy! Love your apron and oven mitt, very festive! Thank you for sharing today.

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  25. http://thankfullga4471 August 2013 at 14:18

    You have been busy. I love the birds and now you can relax a little during those holidays.

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  26. Michele T1 August 2013 at 14:26

    One would never believe that you really weren't in the Christmas spirit! Your blog reminds me of Santa's Workshop - amazing!!

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  27. Sherry1 August 2013 at 14:29

    Lots of inspiration in those cute projects!

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  28. Vickie1 August 2013 at 14:30

    You've been a busy elf making all those pretties in your workshop !

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  29. krislovesfabric1 August 2013 at 14:36

    Fun projects, so glad you shared :)

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  30. Lori1 August 2013 at 14:37

    fun and pretty projects. you did a fabulous job

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  31. Debby1 August 2013 at 14:47

    Are you sure you're not one of Santa's elves? That is an amazing amount of beautiful work! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of it. Now, go take a vacation; you must be exhausted!

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  32. Gill1 August 2013 at 14:50

    Fabulous projects - I think the mice are my favourite!

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  33. Judy Cooper Textile Artist1 August 2013 at 14:51

    Lots of nice Christmas projects. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. Leah1 August 2013 at 14:56

    Very clever. I love the trees, and the birds, and the mice, and well all of them!! Great post! :)

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  35. Linda1 August 2013 at 15:05

    Wow! How fun! Your projects are all very Christmasy! Love them!

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  36. apple blossom1 August 2013 at 15:07

    beginning to look a lot like Christmas...Nice projects.

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  37. Jane's Quilting1 August 2013 at 15:56

    What beautiful projects you have...Looks like your ready for Christmas! Makes me want to get started.

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  38. Snoodles1 August 2013 at 16:14

    Love your trees and mice, and won't you look festive in the kitchen! How big are the ornaments?

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  39. Just Quilt It1 August 2013 at 16:14

    You have been one busy lady! I love your projects. I especially love the apron. I'm planning on making aprons to give to my daughter and daughter-in-law with our new church cookbooks--this pattern will be perfect!

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  40. Calicojoan1 August 2013 at 16:18

    A little bit country, and a little rock and roll! I love your Country Christmas! I just might have to make a tree or two myself!

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  41. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio1 August 2013 at 16:31

    A lovely collection of projects that you made.

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  42. Melody1 August 2013 at 16:38

    Loved your projects. You certainly achieved a lot in a week.

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  43. Anonymous1 August 2013 at 16:45

    Wow! Helen, you really were busy. I love all your projects especially the mice. My cats would love them with a little catnip inside! Thanks for sharing.

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  44. CharlotteT1 August 2013 at 17:46

    Heleen, I love each of your projects! The mice are my favorite though, they are just adorable!

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  45. Lou1 August 2013 at 17:49

    Great projects! You were a busy elf:)

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  46. Judy B1 August 2013 at 18:05

    What a wonderful group of holiday fun! Thank you for sharing.

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  47. Sharon Dawn1 August 2013 at 18:33

    Wow, you were busy! They look so festive!

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  48. tink's mom1 August 2013 at 18:59

    What a wonderful Christmas collection. If I had to pick just one item as a favorite it would be the oven mit. Very, very cool.

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  49. Catherine1 August 2013 at 19:24

    I love your mice! Everything is so darn cute. Well done!

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  50. Kristen King1 August 2013 at 19:57

    You have some lovely projects finished for Christmas! :)

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  51. pinsandneedles1 August 2013 at 20:01

    Lots of nice Christmas projects...cute trees and mice!

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  52. Janarama1 August 2013 at 20:17

    Looks like you're all ready for Christmas. ; ) I'm loving the Christmas trees and the mice.

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  53. BizyStitches1 August 2013 at 20:21

    Very cute projects and you got a lot done. Thanks for sharing and enjoy some more sun.

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  54. Joyce Carter1 August 2013 at 21:04

    Everything is sooo cute. I really like the cute little mice, and the ornaments. And the apron is my favorite. Great job.

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  55. Unknown1 August 2013 at 21:18

    Helen everything is wonderful...looks like a playland. Love the mice and the trees...nice job

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  56. Anonymous1 August 2013 at 21:37

    Hiya Heleen!!! So much wonderful work!!! I love the mice, trees, birds, kitchen items, just all of it!!! And I didn't see any mistakes. Thanks so much for sharing. Merry Christmas, blessed be, hugs!!! Pam

    pamspretties57 at gmail dot com

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  57. Kwilt Krazy1 August 2013 at 21:37

    Everything is stupendous. Busy Busy, I can't believe you did sew much in one week. Wow!

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  58. Leslie1 August 2013 at 21:41

    Makes me want to pull out the Christmas boxes.

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  59. Linda C1 August 2013 at 21:54

    wow! Once you got going you were stitching and stuffing all manner of holiday themed items. It would be hard to pick a favorite from all your items but I'll go with the mice. Adorable!

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  60. gpc2 August 2013 at 00:04

    You've been busy! Love them all! :)

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  61. Rhonda2 August 2013 at 03:19

    What great projects and wonderful finishes. I really like your trees!!

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  62. sandra2 August 2013 at 03:49

    Your projects were all adorable and made me feel like I want to do some Christmas sewing.

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  63. evelyn2 August 2013 at 04:08

    What a wonderful pile of projects! I really like your mice!

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  64. Cherry's Prairie Primitives2 August 2013 at 04:12

    You were super busy!! Loved all your creations!!

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  65. VickiT2 August 2013 at 04:32

    You sure have been busy. Wow. I love those little mice. Too cute.

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  66. Margaret2 August 2013 at 05:09

    You are so creative and inspiring

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  67. Cecilia2 August 2013 at 05:18

    Your projects are wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

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  68. Michelle2 August 2013 at 05:19

    Very sweet Christmas projects. Just love those mice!

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  69. virtualquilter2 August 2013 at 06:25

    Wow! You really got to work - very inspiring!

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  70. Baa. xxx2 August 2013 at 07:10

    What beautiful projects - really love the trees and mice - very cute.

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  71. Connie Kresin Campbell2 August 2013 at 14:03

    Beautiful Christmas projects, thanks for sharing!

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  72. Editha2 August 2013 at 16:12

    Nice job :) Thanks for sharing!

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  73. Emily C2 August 2013 at 18:31

    You make such cute projects.

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  74. LJ2 August 2013 at 21:10

    You have been very busy - and only a WEEK! The mistake...I couldn't see one so don't tell people cuz they probably won't see either. :)

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  75. Suze3 August 2013 at 20:07

    You're driving me crazy - I've been looking and looking for an error - couldn't find one. You playing a trick on us? Trying to find out if we are naughty or nice? You certainly completed much in a week and in the heat. It's been HOT here in OK. I guess unless you have celebrated Christmas in a warm climate, which I have not, heat doesn't help to put you in the Christmas mood. I just try to view each day at Christmas, a giving day and a special day from God. I love all your projects. Thank you for including where you got your pattern ideas. I get frustrated when people post their projects and then if I want to make the project, I have no idea where to find a pattern. Thank you very much for participating and sharing your creativity. You have some fantastic things for Christmas. Oh, the pink gingham caught my eye. That's not a fabric I would consider traditional for Christmas. I love gingham and I fell in love with it on the ornament.

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  76. Anonymous5 August 2013 at 03:37

    Wow...you accomplished a lot in a short time. They are all so adorable. Thank you for sharing.

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  77. Bente-I like to QuiltBlog5 August 2013 at 13:39

    Beautiful christmas stuff, great work and inspiration, Thanks for sharing.
    Bente

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  78. Wendy8 August 2013 at 06:33

    Holy buckets lady but you were busy!! Wonderfully cute and fun projects!! Thank you for the inspiration !

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