We were ready - Just in time!
Somehow it all came together!
The inn looking and feeling quite festive if I do say so myself!
It's amazing what a few runners, wall hangings, pillows and cute décor can do to cheer up a place, evecn when there isn't an official Christmas tree.
Here I've laid out two buffalo plaid table runners, and centered my Pine Tree Point runner in the middle.
I am happy that everything will be enjoyed by the December Quiltvillians, and when they head for home on December 7th, these things can come home to the cabin to spend Christmas with us.
It's quite festive if I do say so myself!
You can barely see the large Pine Tree Point quilt hanging in the Hen Den beyond.
As I look around I see other favorite pieces that I received as gifts from friends.
This topper was made by Karen and has lived on my kitchen island the last many Christmases - it's perfect here on the treat table right outside the Quilting Quarters -
The table top actually fits a featherweight, was made on top of vintage treadle irons. It was a gift from Beth, made by her hubby. It's close to the sewing room so if I want to pull it in and sew with a group, I can.
But I'd have to move all of the snacks first!
Cherry Crunch is hanging in the foyer!
I didn't finish this one in time to make the PDF pattern available before the holidays (plus we are running a mystery on top of everything else!) so be watching for this one to release in January 2022.
Yes, that neutral background is string pieced!
So many fun fabrics in here - and it will be perfect for Valentine's Day!
Remember this topper from June??
I made this from Pat Sloan's recent Holiday Celebrations book during her blog hop. Those beavers crack me up!
The poinsettias were brought in by Quiltvillians! They add just the right touch to the front foyer.
Crack up of the day!
Joann is the group mom for this group and she thought during the craziness of mystery season that i could use some helpful life-changing advice. LOL!
Yesterday's to-do focus was "mostly" finished. I got graphics drawn and some step out photos taken, and photos edited before the Quiltvillians began to arrive.
I didn't get as far as I would have liked to, but there was decorating to finish (Will get a photo of the yo-yo garland on the bannister today!) and beds to be made, and once folks started arriving it began to feel like a party with the holiday music playing from the sound bar - and.....well, you know!
The plan is to finish everything today so it is ready for tomorrow's release by dinner time.
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Quiltville Quote of the Day -
It's this time of year that I start thinking about my word of focus for the next year.
In difficult situations, I find it a bit hard to remain steadfast to see me through.
With another Covid variant in the USA my family is reevaluating holiday plans. It's so easy to want to say "The heck with it!" And go anyway.
I will wait for a better time to hug family I haven't been with in two years.
I think I found my word STEADFAST.
This is where my thoughts are this morning. Boosters in line for next week.
Have a great Thursday, everyone -
