Debbie's Winter Block

I was drawn to this block because of the curved seams in the middle looking like a waterfall.  Debbie requested Victorian stuff, and well... Victorian to me is excess and bling.

So this is what I did.  A lot of beads, a sequined ribbon, blinged ribbon, and a Christmas tree.  What could be more Victorian than a Christmas tree?  I'm waiting to send this out until I've got the next block in the series done too because I need to send it to Finland, and Finland is very expensive to mail to.  So, four different sets into one package!

Dual Star Temari

 Another of my temari for giving.  This one is two interlocking five-pointed stars.  I might try it again.

Darlene's Paisley Jewels

 Darlene asked for paisleys on her blocks, so I cooperated.  I made two giant ones in different bright colorways.  I hope she likes them.

A Hope

I started Winter White on the first of this year.  My hope is to finish it by the end of the year.  I'm getting close, since I'm halfway done with the special stitches, and after that there's only beading.  Maybe I can do it in the next few weeks.

Lone Star Temari

Yet another holiday temari.  I decided to play around with a star design.



Lunch in La Paloma

During our trip to Punta del Este, we looked for whales.  Supposedly they were out there, but we never saw any.  At least we had a decent lunch in La Paloma, a tiny resort town on the Atlantic coast.  Andreas had a burger (above) and I had a chivito  (below).  Both were, obviously, huge.  The fries were decent. too.

Entry's Done

With the completion of the second plant, the entry's done.  Yay.  Now on to more windows and shutters and windows and shutters...

Last of the Costumes

All the costumes were evidently designed by this guy.

A view from above.

All Sent Off

Every year, Crazy Quilting International has a cracker exchange.  They're supposed to be long cylinders.  Needless to say, mine aren't.  There's something inside of them that makes it impossible for them to be aught but squares.  So... two blocks pieced and one beautiful Christmas topiary panel are all on their way to the States to be opened at Christmas.  I hope the recipients like the goodies inside.

Work on Baumchen

Still working on my two color  version of the Jean-Louis Grandsire tree.  It's coming along pretty well and I like the color combination.  Of course, as of this week, some people are totally done.

Penultimate Costume Post

Feathering On

Still looks like peacock feathers to me, but I'm approaching the point where the motif changes.

A Bit of Collision

I am still working through When Stars Collide by Tam.  It's coming along; this is part three done.  The problem is I have to hurry because others have it already completed!  There are twelve parts to finish by the end of January.

Thank You Magela

 Magela gave me these beautiful gifts the last time we met.  She stitched them herself.  They're gorgeous, and I never would have thought of putting stitching on guest soap.  Thank you Magela!



Coostumes, Anyone?

Tiny Temari

Just an itsy bitsy temari with interlocking diamonds.  One of the set for giving for Christmas.

Half a Heart

Well, a bit more than half, actually.  Anyway, getting closer to being done.