2011 December 07 — Patchwork Times by Judy Laquidara

December 7, 2011 · by JudyL

Thanks again to the Lapel Stick folks for the two stocking stuffers for my blog readers! The Random Number Generator chose numbers 25 and 64.

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I’ve written to Nancy and Sandra for addresses and the sticks will be sent directly from the Lapel Stick folks. Thanks again to all who participated and if you didn’t read through all those handmade gift ideas, do it if you have a chance. Some great ideas and some heartwarming stories!

It’s a Wrap Top Done

December 7, 2011 · by JudyL

Yesterday I began sewing on the blocks for the “It’s a Wrap” top. The pattern, for those who have asked, is “It’s a Wrap” by Sandy Gervais. I love her fabric — everything she designs! I placed a few blocks on the fabric I had originally chosen for the sashing fabric (top) and then placed a few blocks on another fabric (bottom). I think the top fabric is too light and the bottom fabric is just right! It should be no surprise that the just right fabric is Dimples by Andover. I love that fabric.

I got the blocks all sashed and the top sewn together. It needs a border but I’m not real sure what I’m going to do for the border. I have a few pieces left over from the jelly rolls I used and I have a couple of charm packs but they’re at the rental and I’m at the new house so I’ll have to grab all that when I go back over there.

For now, the top is done and it feels good to have this old UFO getting close to being done. Todayy I’ll work on the Bears in the Farmhouse top. Maybe I’ll also make Christmas cookies . . or biscotti or chocolate fudge or cinnamon rolls!