on christmas

Winter returned yesterday, but that didn't stop the girls from attending the Red Robin class.

 Here are a few finished in class. They are lovely and quick, making them a perfect last minute gift or decoration for yourself.

  Now I think this is a bit of fun for Christmas. Why restrict yourself to the traditional colours? I can't decided whether to hang the birds on this tree or the decorations I've been making with Barb's buttons. Sue-Anne picked up these trees after Christmas last year for $1 and gave us Friday girls one each. I want two now! So I headed to the shops this morning, as you do, looking for another one but no luck. Oh well, half the fun with Christmas decorating is deciding what will go where.

These little decorations with Barb's buttons and tags are very addictive. I can't stop making them. I'm going to play with the circular tags tonight or maybe I'll cut out some more blocks for the quilt I started this afternoon.

 I realised the other day, I haven't made a red quilt this year, something I try to do each year. Now I know, I've probably left it a bit late but as long as the top is finished by Christmas Eve (hoping to have it done much sooner than that, but you know how plans can go a bit awry), I'll be happy. I'm not thinking about all the blocks to still cut and sew, just focussing on what I've achieved today.

Comments

[kim growden]

i forgot to add that l had a great time in class as usual making the red robins and you are correct in how quick they are to finish. Very sweet and easy to whip up for those special people in our lives. i have completed another 6 since saturday.
Cheers.

[kim growden]

Hi Marg,

i cannot get barbs christmas buttons out of my head since l saw how you completed them into fantastic ornaments with their rusty bells! They are a must have!Lol. Do you know if they are available yet for purchase. Would like one or two of each.

[Simone]

Love the birdies!

[kathie]

just love those red birds....wow. would love a whole tree of just those red birds or a garland for my mantel would be perfect with those birds.
can't wait to see the red and white quilt done either :)
looks great so far, love that color combo.