Wednesday, July 31, 2013

HO HO HO BLOG HOP


I would like to first thank Mdm Sam for the inspiration of this hop and Carol for being our hostess for the event.  You can always click the button on the side bar to find the daily list of bloggers participating.  I share my day with these lovely ladies:





I knew exactly what I wanted to play with once I saw the introduction for this new Hop.  I love the Twister templates and own three different sizes.  And I bought a new toy/tool which just wanted to come out and play too.  So I chose my smallest Twister - yes, that's a 1.5" template.


If you have not worked with a twister template, you start with a block layout first.  With this little guy, I need to start with 2.5" squares.  You can see how that cutting and re-stitching really affects the size of your finished piece.


My finished mini Twister Christmas Tree.  Started with a 32" square piece and ended up with a 15.5" cute little wallhanging for the season.


Of course you have some heavy seams, so I chose to 'tie' rather than quilt this.  So I used various beads, buttons, and metalic threads to tie and decorate my little tree.  It's hard to see, but I also tied little white star buttons in the white background.



And like most quilters, I have other fiber arts I like to play with.  Cross stitching has been a long time love affair for me.


I love to capture structures that show such texture and design.  And who can't remember 'Over the River and Thru the Woods' ......


'To Grandmother's House we go' - Christmas time on the farm is like no other for me.  Animals in their abundant coats for the winter cold, sleigh rides and sleigh bells, a fire and roasting chestnuts, Christmas goodies baking and filling the house with wonderful smells. And family and friends filling the old house to the brim!

My fabric framing tutorial for cross stitch can be found HERE at SewWeQuilt .


As a thank you for visiting and to find some inspiration for your next Christmas project, I have a give away ..........



A layer cake of 'Skater's Village' by Karen Cruden for Windham Fabrics (photos from Missouri Star Quilt Co. where I purchased these).

Easy peasy - just leave me a comment on your favorite Holiday food.  I will ship international and will leave comments open until midnight August 9th (est) and will announce & contact the winner the following morning - be sure I have a way of reaching you.

Enjoy the Hop,
Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

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Cathy's Chatter said...

Awesome projects! My favorite holiday food is homemade peanutbutter fudge!

Cathy's Chatter said...

Awesome projects! My favorite holiday food is homemade peanutbutter fudge!

Linda Crosby said...

real mincemeat pie would have to be my favorite part of the Christmas season. Thanks for sharing

LJ said...

My favorite Christmas food has to be Christmas cookies - any kind. It's a time for those cookies baked once-a-year!
Love both of your projects. I bought a Twister (I don't even remember the size!) and still have not used it.
The cross-stitch is MARVELOUS. I would love to know where I might purchase the design or the kit. Are you willing to share?
Thanks so much for a great post!

Emily C said...

How pretty. I love the little pinwheels and counted cross stitch. My favorite holiday food is pumpkin pie.

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

Love the tree. Turned out super cute. Most definitely favorite holiday food is crown jewel cookies.

Teri said...

Thanks for the great giveaway....I love the twister tree.....I also have all three sizes and have made 2 baby quilts and a table topper....I love the pattern and very easy to do....

quiltmom anna said...

Our favorite holiday food is Nuts and Bolts ( a snack mixture of mixed nuts, cereal, and cracker combo).
I love your LIL Twister tree- I have the rulers as well - I really must test them out one day soon.
Thanks for the chance to win the charm squares and for participating in the blog hop.
Regards from Alberta,
Anna

Roma said...

Well Sharon my favorite food around Christmas is the cookies I grew up eating, "Butter Balls". So delicious and they melt in your mouth.
Love the tiny tree.. I may have to do one myself..
Add me for your give away
And thanks for the chance!!

Rina Mason said...

Love the Twister Tree. I keep saying I should make one and keep putting it off but this makes me want to put it on my 'Next' list. My favorite food is my Soft Molasses Raisin Cookies I only make at Christmas time.

Gmama Jane said...

You have so many projects going on at one time it makes my head spin. You have so many lovely. I would love to see inside your shop...have you ever posted pictures of the shop??
Ho Ho Ho
Gmama Jane

Mystica said...

My favourite holiday Christmassy treat is a chocolate yule log!

Suze said...

Sharon, I love, love, love your projects. I have two sizes of the twister templates. I have never used mine. Best intentions, but... I have the 1.5" They look like they are so much fun to play with that once you start you will never quit. I used to cross stitch frequently. At one job, there was a group of us at work who stitched together at lunch time. I recently had the bug to cross stitch again and realized that I just could not see on 30 count linen. I went to the opthamologist to schedule cataract surgery and found that I have an eye muscle problem and I have double vision. I have no idea what is going to happen. I would never begin to undertake a project the size and difficult of yours. Your projects are amazing and very inspiring. Thanks very much for participating in the hop and sharing your wonderful creativity. You are very generous with your giveaway.

Michele said...

I'm just floored by your cross stitch project. I too have been a cross stitcher for years but haven't done much since starting the quilting. I have some of those projects that I still want to get done some day and a bunch to get framed and hung. Thanks for sharing.

Mara said...

I had no idea that they made twisters that small, it is just so cute and amazing!

SIMPLESEW said...

I love HAm and I love cross stitching too.

Sarah said...

I adore your cross stitch! That was my first craft passion before I met quilting. Favourite Christmas food is Christmas pudding.

Shauna said...

Ohhh there is nothing that beats Christmas morning coffee and monkey bread. Thanks for the chance

Unknown said...

I love popcorn balls at Christmas, it is the only time we make them.

Unknown said...

I have already leave you a comment , but I forgot to leave my email address mcphi05@yahoo.fr , my favorite christmas food is the french desert " buche de noel" christmas log ! and I like so much your work .
marie

Anonymous said...

My mothers chocolate fudge, thanks for the giveaway and your projects are both lovely.

(smjohns63 at yahoo dot com)

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

What cute projects. Lots of my quilting friends have the twister, but, I've resisted so far. Too many UFO's around here. Love the cross stitch, too.

KatieQ said...

My favorite holiday food is Spritz cookies. I used to make them, but over the years, my husband and daughter have taken over that chore for their own special time together. That's probably what makes them taste so special to me.
I love the twister tree. I have the 5 and 10 inch sizes, but don't think I am up to the tiny one yet. I would like to try the quilt using the 5 inch size. I love the way you embellished it. I have lots of lovely things I could attach.

Angelia Lanouette said...

My favorite holiday food would have to be pecan pie....I love it and only make it once a year for the holidays. I just bought a Twister Tool...I think a Christmas tree will be my first project. Thank you! anglanouette at gmail dot com

Sandy said...

My favorite holiday food would be all the different varieties of Christmas cookies I bake. Great little twister tree....thanks for sharing.

the girlfriend gap said...

very beautiful! Favorite Christmas goodies...Pecan pie bars... YUM-YUM! Thank you for a chance to win. Janita

Pam said...

I make date and Orange chutney just for Christmas,it is wonderful with hot or cold meat and exquisite with cheese. I make 10 jars, one for us and the rest for gifts. It would not be Christmas without it.

Betsy said...

Beautiful project. I love oatmeal wreath cookies for the holidays

Anonymous said...

Your cross stitch is fabulous! And the twist wall hanging...not sure I followed how that happened but I love the result. My favorite Holiday food would have to be one or two of the many cookies that we make each year. Ginger and almond roca are a favorite every time. Thanks for sharing!

MoeWest said...

Your mini twister tree is cute as a button! I haven't worked with the small one yet. The cross stitch scene is really lovely too. My favourite Christmas food is mincemeat tarts.

Kris said...

Sharon - Your twister tree wallhanging is darling!!

Bente-I like to QuiltBlog said...

Beautiful flicflac christmas tree and gorgeous stitchery, thanks for sharing.
My favorit christmas food is risalamande, a traditionel danish dessert and so so yummi *lol*
Thanks for the chance to win.
Bente

Mary Ann said...

I love how you tied your quilt with decorations. My favorite is the eggnog

Kim said...

My goodness you have been one busy bee...all those QALs, doll quilts and so many other projects! Wow!
Thanks for the chance to win:0)

Happy Sewing

Kim said...

My goodness you have been one busy bee...all those QALs, doll quilts and so many other projects! Wow!
Thanks for the chance to win:0)

Happy Sewing

Leah said...

My favourite food is trifle...

Cindy said...

My favorite holiday food is Turkey and gravy....and all the holiday goodies too.

Patricia said...

The twister tree is fabulous. The size change in it is amazing. I'm so glad you took a picture of that.

Kathy H said...

I love the Christmas tree made with the twister. And the cross stitch piece is stunning. It must have taken a long time to do such beautiful work.
Favorite holiday food is the snicker doodle cookie. We make dozens.

gtcoursey said...

I have the twister tree on my list to get done before Christmas. Thanks

Sallie said...

Peppermint ice cream! Thanks for sharing!

nicolesender said...

My favorite Holiday food is my mom's Scottish shortbread.
nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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