Monday, December 27, 2010

Only 364 days until Christmas....

My grandson, Cooper,age 10, announced this yesterday after the last present was unwrapped. Sounds like a long time, but wouldn't it be great to get started now on next year's Christmas quilts and gifts? That's exactly what we're doing here at KTQ with projects for our new Warm Memories line. Not quite done with all the wool ornaments yet, but our feather tree Advent Calendar is progressing nicely. I just need a couple more ideas for ornaments. What is a favorite motif of the holidays at your house? There's also a lap size quilt of the feather tree with the cotton ornaments stitched on at the quilter. I'll have a picture when Lori sends it back next month.

Congrats to the winner of the Perennials charm pack & pattern - BillieBee from TX. Hope you enjoy our new fabric and pattern.

We just received the new 108" backing fabric last week. It will be available on our website by the 1/2 yard (2 yard minimum) later this week. It's on my list of things to do while I'm not working this week :).

Thank you all for following my blog this last year and for sharing your comments. One of my resolutions to post more often now that I have an iPad. We'll see.....

17 comments:

  1. The advent calander is great, I love it. How about peppermint candy or a candle. Happy New Year.
    Kathy B.

    ReplyDelete
  2. I just got my email that I won!!! Alrighty!!

    Thanks for having the giveaway Lynne.

    Happy New Year.

    Billie

    ReplyDelete
  3. Great looking advent calendar. Poinsettia, reindeer, gingerbread man, manger, nutcracker, angel, - just a quick thought.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Love wall hanging and I realized this year, that I have to start now, for next year. There is never enough time to finish things, so I plan on making christmas items all year, so I will have my decorations made in time. Can't wait to see what new things you come up with.

    Debbie

    ReplyDelete
  5. Cute Advent calendar...

    In addition to what you have (sorry if I repeat any): cardinal, fuzzy sheep, candle, holly with berries, train, heart, black top hat(snowman), gift tag, manger, trumpet/horn, wreath, rocking horse, plum pudding, snow flake, basket, penguin, wagon.... hope these help.

    ...Karen

    ReplyDelete
  6. Congratulations to BillieBee. Thanks KTQ-lynne for a year of informative and cheerful posts. I've enjoyed reading about new fabrics and patterns. Happy New Year!
    p.s. advent wool ornament suggestions angel, lamb, North Star

    ReplyDelete
  7. The Advent calendar is adorable.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I agree with some of the comments: wooly sheep, angel, reindeer, donkey. I love what you have done so far. Let me know when I can buy a couple. I have been looking for a pattern like this. THANK YOU

    ReplyDelete
  9. Snowflake, Mistletoe, Holly, Cookie, Angel

    Hope this helps
    Paula

    ReplyDelete
  10. Love your Advent Calendar wallpiece :)
    Ideas you ask? How about a Cardinal bird, Mr. or Mrs. Santa (maybe just the head area).
    My Christmas present was signing up for your 2011 BOM through your website (YEAH!), is this the large backing fabric that I'll be ordering with the BOM? Oh, I am so looking forward to Feb/March when it starts :)
    Wishimg you & yours a Blessed 2011.
    :) Jackie in NC

    ReplyDelete
  11. Lynne--I love your advent tree and cannot wait to see it with the other ornaments too. The ideas I had for you have already been mentioned. Happy New Year!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Lynne,

    My son does the same thing as he always announces how soon it is to the next Christmas on Christmas Day or the day after Christmas. LOL!

    I'm having a little trouble seeing some of the items so hopefully none of these will be already on the calendar. How about;

    Peppermint Candy
    Figgy Pudding
    Candle
    Pretzle
    Pomegrante
    Pineapple
    Elf Shoe
    Santa Hat
    Scarf
    Sheep
    Skis
    Sled
    Candy/Bonbons
    Cake/Cupcake
    Heart
    Gingerbread Boy & Girl
    Cherries
    Berry Garland
    Wreath
    Red Wagon
    Train
    Peace Sign
    Snowman Hat
    Angel/Wings
    Camel
    Donkey
    Cow
    Manger
    Christmas Light Bulb
    Icicle
    Mistletoe
    Poinsettia
    Reindeer
    Shepherd
    Wassail/Coffee Mug

    These are the ones that I came up with quickly. Please let us know if you need more ideas. :-)

    Cynthia

    ReplyDelete
  13. I love the advent tree and can't wait to see the lap size quilt! I'd love to get the pattern for it.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Happy New Year to all. Great ideas in the posts above. Can't wait to see what you come up with this year.
    Lois

    ReplyDelete
  15. I’m impressed, I need to say. Really hardly ever do I encounter a weblog that’s each educative and entertaining, and let me inform you, you've hit the nail on the head. Your concept is excellent.

    ReplyDelete
  16. 364 days before Christmas? Happy New Year then.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Congrats to the winner of the Perennials charm pack & pattern. Hope you enjoy our new fabric and pattern.

    ReplyDelete