Just In Time For Christmas

I put in the last stitches on the binding, now this quilt is ready for Christmas. Last year at our guild potluck supper, I won a stack of 2 1/2" strips of Christmas fabric. I didn't know what to do with them, then I saw a Rail Fence quilt that Trena, one of the guild members made. It was the perfect pattern to use up the strips. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. :) I added some of my own fabric, then this quilt was born.

Product Review: LDH Scissors

Last month I received some birthday money from my favourite sister, Linda H and her husband, Richard. I put this money toward a set of scissors that I ordered from the LDH company, based in Toronto. I was not disappointed! They shipped my order immediately. The scissors set came in a sturdy box, which I will keep so they aren't rattling around in a drawer. I never had a good pair of pinking shears before, the ones I had just chewed up the fabric. These ones make a nice clean cut. I tried the sewing shears on a stack of eight layers of fabric at once. They cut right through to the tip with no effort at all. They didn't pay me to give this review. I just like to give a shout-out when I come across an exceptional product or a company who gives good service.

Making Some Potholders

I'm in the process making three sets of these potholders for Christmas gifts. I like to have some small gifts ready for when the occasion comes up. Not everyone appreciates a handmade gift, I've learned that many times over the years. Oh well, it's not going to stop me from creating things. The people who do like the items make it all worthwhile.