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Decorating For the Holidays – A Blog Hop

14th December 2009

Decorating For the Holidays – A Blog Hop

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Last year I decided I wanted to utilize my sewing skills to create items I could use in decorating my home for the Christmas holiday. I had discovered an applique/quilt designer by the name of Nancy Halverson and I really enjoy the designs she creates and decided to give it a try.

I began by purchasing fabric and the pattern book, “The 12 Days of Christmas”.

From the numerous patterns in the book, I chose to make the “Countdown to Christmas”. These are individual quilt blocks created along with raw edge applique. I prefer the raw edge for decorative blocks, mainly because it is a faster applique technique (I don’t have to turn under the edges!). My sewing machine has a blanket stitch, so I am able to do most of the stitching by machine. I’ve added the loops to each block in order to hang them individually.

The completed project appears on the shelves in our family room, near our Christmas tree and I change the number panels each day as we “countdown to Christmas”!

For more ideas on decorating for the Holidays, please feel free to continue your blog hop by visiting: A Second Cup and don’t forget to visit the host of this blog hop, The Frugal Housewife

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  1. 1 On December 14th, 2009, Karen said:

    I love that! It makes the countdown even more fun.

    posted on December 14th, 2009 at 8:25 am

  2. 2 On December 14th, 2009, Auntie E said:

    What a nice thing to do. You will have many years a memories.
    Auntie E´s last blog ..My Home Dressed of the Holidays. My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 14th, 2009 at 9:15 am

  3. 3 On December 14th, 2009, lenox knits said:

    What a great idea! It would be so much fun for kids to keep track of the days.
    lenox knits´s last blog ..Handmade Holiday Decorating! My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 14th, 2009 at 12:01 pm

  4. 4 On December 14th, 2009, Buggys said:

    I haven’t seen this before but I really do love it. Might make this for my house for next year.
    Buggys´s last blog ..Christmas Blog Hop! My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 14th, 2009 at 12:03 pm

  5. 5 On December 14th, 2009, carol at A Second Cup said:

    What a great idea. I love count down calendars. I have to learn to sew.
    carol at A Second Cup´s last blog ..Decorating For The Holidays Blog Hop My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 14th, 2009 at 1:09 pm

  6. 6 On December 14th, 2009, Marg said:

    Those are great panels. I never did learn to sew. It must be great fun to make stuff like that. It is very pretty.
    Marg´s last blog ..Decorating for the Holidays Blog Hop post My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 14th, 2009 at 1:13 pm

  7. 7 On December 14th, 2009, Dottie said:

    I love it! I wish I had the patience to sew. I never could get the hang of the machine when I was young.

    posted on December 14th, 2009 at 1:25 pm

  8. 8 On December 14th, 2009, Mommy Kennedy said:

    Wonderful, beautiful and waaaay beyond my capabilities! Good for you!

    Here is my blog hop post if you are interested:
    http://thefrugalkennedys.blogspot.com/2009/12/frugal-decorating-for-holidays.html
    Mommy Kennedy´s last blog ..O Magazine JUST $5 My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 14th, 2009 at 2:37 pm

  9. 9 On December 14th, 2009, Becki said:

    That is gorgeous – I love it!!
    Becki´s last blog ..Decorating for the Holidays My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 14th, 2009 at 2:56 pm

  10. 10 On December 14th, 2009, Grampy said:

    You did a great job.Of course you always do.I love looking at your work.
    Grampy´s last blog ..Blog Hop My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 14th, 2009 at 3:03 pm

  11. 11 On December 14th, 2009, The Fitness Diva said:

    Looks great, and how creative! ;)
    The Fitness Diva´s last blog ..Before I Was The Fitness Diva…. My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 14th, 2009 at 7:15 pm

  12. 12 On December 14th, 2009, JT Locke -- The Frugal Housewife said:

    Ok…I’m going to have add sewing to my Christmas decorating! Love this!!! It is so beautiful and love the countdown!

    Also wanted to tell you thank you for participating in the Decorating for the Holidays Blog Hop!
    JT Locke — The Frugal Housewife´s last blog ..It’s Here!!! The Decorating for the Holidays Blog Hop!!! My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 14th, 2009 at 8:38 pm

  13. 13 On December 14th, 2009, Cher said:

    Stopping by from the Blog Tour! Great Idea!
    Cher´s last blog ..Nature Made VitaminID Reivew & Giveaway (Ends 12/28) My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 14th, 2009 at 8:46 pm

  14. 14 On December 15th, 2009, vunhome said:

    Love the idea. Creative. Happy holiday!
    vunhome´s last blog ..Decorating For The Holidays Blog Hop My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 15th, 2009 at 12:05 am

  15. 15 On December 15th, 2009, Storm said:

    I love this! Somehow I don’t think mine will come out as pretty as yours though, lol
    Storm´s last blog ..Review & Giveaway: Subway My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 15th, 2009 at 1:06 am

  16. 16 On December 16th, 2009, ann said:

    I haven’t been doing the dropping that I was so I am just now seeing this. I love it. That is fabulous.
    ann´s last blog ..Let the games begin My ComLuv Profile

    posted on December 16th, 2009 at 6:35 pm