Christmas in July 2009

Well, maybe I should just call this blog the Christmas in July blog since I seem to only get on here once or twice a year. No, I'll get better.

We gathered once again to show off Christmas crafts and eat food while listening to Christmas songs. Our craft project was Christmas mittens.

Joanne trying to figure it out.

Sandy cutting on wool she felted.

Cheryl working with the freezer paper.

Linda Rae, our newest friend.

Final products. Some of the grandmas are making them for their grandkids, and putting money in them. I asked them if they were going to put $100 dollar bills in them. You should have seen the looks I got.

Merry Christmas Y'all!

The Man Quilt

What is a "Man Quilt"? I was asked at Wednesday night Bee. Mary Ann heard me referring to the Man Quilt and she posed the question. It's a quilt made of manly fabric, like the one here of deer in a field just begging to be shot by a hunter, fisher, killer type man.

This pattern is called Just Can't Cut It. It is a great pattern for big scene fabrics or those with a 12 or more inch repeat. It is very easy to make.

Jeri Cox, Joanne Ray and I are working on this version of Just Can't Cut It (seen here without the border) for a friend Greg. Right now the quilt is at the quilter.

I like team work better than flying solo.