Monday, July 27, 2020

CHRISTMAS IN JULY #2 AND NEEDLE BOOK

I must admit that with four months of being locked down at home due the this Covid virus I am bored.  Coming up with afternoon quilt projects is no longer as much fun as it was in the beginning.  But, one must find something besides gardening and housework to occupy ones time.  
I pulled out another new pattern from the cabinet and decided that as long as it was still July and I have tons of Christmas stash I would make another Christmas item.  
This is the 19.5" table topper.  I considered some placemats and I may actually do some for husband and I.  
I started quilting it, but about half way through ran out of thread.  I am using YLI Machine Quilting thread Festival.  It is variegated green and red thread.  So I have ordered it and it should arrive some time late this week to finish this up.
Actually this is a Christmas gift.  Yes, things are really getting bad around here.  My guild, hopefully we will be able to meet in December and have a Christmas dinner and we exchange gifts.  I usually make something and then pop in a JoAnn's gift certificate with it.  I thought this little needle case would be a fun little item to gift. 
 








It has a felt needle holder in its center and two little pockets on each end to hold, well a gift card!






And it finishes up really nicely with a ribbon tie.  
Yes, last weeks table runner is complete.  I think it really is very pretty.
I did lots and lots of quilting on it.  I was a bit concerned with all those curved seams and there was a bit of wobble, but it quilted out nice and flat. 
The courtship continues of Marilyn my daughter's one and only peahen by one of her four males.  Marilyn doesn't look very impressed.


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15 comments:

  1. LIttle Penguin QuiltsJuly 27, 2020 at 7:52 AM

    Fun to see the Christmas in July projects you've been working on! I like that newest tabletopper - looks like a neat pattern. I'm working on a Christmas project for my quilt group's Christmas get together - I, too, hope we get to meet!

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  2. MiaismineJuly 27, 2020 at 1:27 PM

    Your projects are beautiful - my favorite being your needlebook! I love needlebooks! Your quilting is so pretty! Here's hoping you will find more projects to entertain and challenge you! :)

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  3. cityquilter graceJuly 27, 2020 at 3:19 PM

    love that runner....very nice indeed

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  4. SherrieJuly 28, 2020 at 10:22 AM

    Hi,
    All your projects are beautiful..love the
    needle case...have a great day!

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  5. Home Sewn By UsJuly 28, 2020 at 12:03 PM

    Hi Doonalee! Just keeping on walking, Marilyn. Remember momma duck?!! I just LOVE that table topper. It looks fab in Christmas fabrics and that variegated thread in red and green is so cool. It makes me want to make one myself. Thanks for linking up today. ~smile~ Roseanne

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  6. moosecraftJuly 29, 2020 at 4:47 AM

    LOVE that table topper! Nice fabrics and a fun design!
    Needlebook with a gift card is a fantastic idea for a gift... fingers crossed some sense of in person celebrations will be safe (permitted) when the Holiday season arrives...

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  7. SandeeJuly 29, 2020 at 11:09 AM

    I love that table topper. It's beautiful. You're so talented.

    I also love the peacock. He's most handsome even if Marilyn doesn't think so.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  8. Judy HansenJuly 30, 2020 at 9:58 AM

    Haha....tell your peacock that I'm impressed with his show of feathers, even if the peahen is not. But I'm sure he won't care if anyone but the peahen likes it. Your Christmas projects reminded me that I have a couple that I want to get to also. Yours turned out great, and the idea of a gift card inside the needle case is one I will use too. Thanks! Judy

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  9. The Joyful QuilterJuly 30, 2020 at 5:23 PM

    Such lovely holiday items. LOVE that sweet needle book!

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  10. JennyJuly 31, 2020 at 2:02 PM

    You would think that Marilyn would fancy one of those males who are out to impress her. She must be a very fussy pea hen indeed, hanging out for Mr Right perhaps?
    Your Christmas items are lovely.

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  11. grammajudybJuly 31, 2020 at 6:22 PM

    The table topper is unique, in a god way. I need to make another needle book! Love your idea!

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  12. Deb AAugust 1, 2020 at 9:04 AM

    Love the curved table runner with all your quilting! It came out great. Your needle book is very cute. Lets hope you are able to meet in person in December.

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  13. Rebecca GraceAugust 1, 2020 at 5:57 PM

    Your placemat idea is great. Will they be in the same prints or will each one be unique? Great idea to have a needle book serve double duty as a gift card holder.

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  14. MarlyAugust 2, 2020 at 3:19 AM

    I love your table runner; the curves are delightful and your quilting is perfect.

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  15. Alycia~QuiltygirlAugust 2, 2020 at 7:12 AM

    Ohhh I really like that table topper! it looks like a peppermint!!!

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