Friday, January 6, 2012

First Finishes for 2012

I needed some sunflower therapy this morning. I miss my sunflowers that always lift my spirits
no matter what.
Okay after a really crazy day yesterday. I have no idea but I finally have two finished projects
to show you. First Ta Da!!! Before my grand daughter has her 1st birthday her quilt.
and then  I had some extra blocks left over so I made her a pillow. I know she is too little
for a pillow but I like making pillows.
I know it is January now but I finally finished my little Word Play for December. It did
turn out very cute if I don't say so myself. I love Brenda Gervais designs so much.
I had noticed the last time I was in the yardage store that they had red and white ticking.
I love working with ticking so I went down and bought some to use as backing for this design.
I really like how it looks, maybe next time I will dye it all and then it will look old.
I just couldn't dye this one, this was a fun pattern. 

I am now caught up and I have finished my December projects now I can move on to
2012 projects. I have lots already going on in this brain of mine. I am looking forward
to a weekend. I had a doozy of a week. 

~Kim~

19 comments:

Empty Nester said...

Your projects turned out great! You're so crafty! I think I do alright until I see what someone like you can do and then I know I have quite a long way to go! But, you are an inspiration and so I will continue to give it my best effort!

Miss Debbie said...

You are so busy and you accomplish so much...I really admire your industriousness!!

Jill said...

Your projects are all beautiful!

Patrice said...

I love ticking. It's so country-ish.

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Girl you catch up quite beautifully!

I love your projects...they'd fit right in here on the Ponderosa.

God bless and have yourself a fantastic weekend!!! :o)

Janettessage.blogspot.com said...

Applauding...they are great. I too love ticking and use to use it a lot..well back in the 80's and recently wanted to buy some for a project, so you have nudged me that direction.

Sassafras and Winterberry said...

I am obsessed with cross stitch. I look at pictures of it all day. Your December piece is beautiful. I love Brenda's patterns as well! I hope to make more things this year!
Lovely pillow!
Hugs,
Courtney

TexWisGirl said...

very nice! :)

Patrice said...

Silly me! I forgot to tell you how pretty the quilt and pillow are. :)

Larkrise garden girl said...

How pretty!

Maryann said...

Congrats on finishing your projects...now I need to get motivated to finish mine :)

Sue said...

Oh! Kim, I just stand in awe at your many talents! I truly wish we were neighbors, then I too would be creating such beautiful treasures. Everything looks so pretty.
Thanks for your love and friendship.
Hugs,
Sue.

Debbie said...

grinning....those sunflowers scream summer!!

Gumbo Lily said...

What a great feeling to have your December projects all buttoned up! Sweet quilt and pillow! Your granddaughter will cherish it.

Julia said...

Kim, your little granddaughter is a luck little girl. That quilt is adorable and so is the pillow and will be so special for her.

Your Christmas Cross stitch rocks. I have so many UFO still waiting to be finished. Have a great weekend. Hugs. JB

From Beyond My Kitchen Window said...

How do you do it Kim? I'm so exhausted by the time I get home I cant imagine doing a project. They are all wonderful. Nice job!

Pom Pom said...

Wow! The quilt is beautiful!
Your stitched pillow is lovely, too! I love that Santa!
Yes, red ticking. SO CUTE!
Look at you go, Kim! Yahoo!
I miss sunflowers, too. Have a peaceful weekend!

Dawn said...

SO beautiful Kim!!! I love that red and white striped pillow!!!!

Kerin said...

You inspire me!
So many beautiful projects!!

I love the quilt, and the pillow....so darling.

That red ticking is awesome....I'm going to have to hunt some of that down.

I'm looking forward to seeing what projects you get started on for 2012 :)

Have a great day!