Monday, December 21, 2015

Monday Finishes!


This weekend Bill had to work so I used the time to get caught up on my blocks from Buttermilk Basin. One block was a pumpkin and I decided to change mine to a turkey and pumpkin for Thanksgiving.

I kept the candy cane simple, but I did add some jingle bells, not sure if that is a good idea for a quilt and not sure how big the quilt will be, but I think it will be more for display than use or maybe I may end up gifting it, if I don't make a mess of it. I had fun with the mitten, added a few embellishments for fun. I am thinking about the sashings and border, maybe blue?


Here are all the blocks with the layout. I think I have some out of order, but I think this looks good, do you? The blocks are a bit larger than the original, so I will be cutting them down to size.


On the home front, I have been trying to get ready for Christmas, and with only two days left, I come down with a stomach flu, such is life. We are going to go with turkey again, that way Bill can do the cooking and I will do a few dishes, so I can get the house done and not over do it.

Ever since I was young, I have had a believe in Christmas wishes and miracles. Today I was granted two of my wishes, one was for a friend of my daughters who was coming home for Christmas and missed her flight, but today she made it home, so that made me happy. She was one of my daughter's best friends so it will be good to see her again.

The second wish was for my daughter's gravestone to be in by Christmas. Well, two days left and no word from the company. Bill called and they said it was there and ready to go in and when we got to the cemetery, the caretaker was just pulling up to pour the foundation. He told us that it will be ready to go on, Christmas Eve. What a wonderful Christmas present for us, yes Christmas wishes do happen.

I want to wish everyone A Merry Christmas and blessings to all who have followed me this past year, been there for me, during the good and bad times and lifted me up when I was low. May all your Christmas wishes come true!


15 comments:

The Eveningstitcher said...

Your quilt blocks are beautiful, Deb....So wonderful that your two Christmas wishes came true. God Bless you and your family in this holiday season...

Dog Trot Farm said...

Your daughter's gravestone is simply beautiful...such a lovely young women taken much to early...I have to believe God has a plan for all of us...Sending Christmas blessings to you...feel well soon...Julie...

annie said...

Hope you feel better quickly.

I loved those blocks all year long, yours are wonderful.

I think her marker is serenely beautiful.

Bless you, and Merry Christmas hugs!

kstehens100 said...

That is an amazing marker for your daughter, never have I seen one so beautiful. Kat

cucki said...

My dear it's a very beautiful market for your lovely daughter ..
Thinking of you so much here..
Your quilt blocks are very pretty
Merry Christmas xx

Kate said...

Your blocks are beautiful, Debbie. You chose a beautiful market for Danielle's grave.
Get better quickly and enjoy Christmas with Nicholas. Hugs. Merry Christmas.

Dawn said...

Sending you lots of love this holiday season Debbie. Take care!

Jacque. said...

Best wishes to you, Debbie, for a wonderful Christmas. Those blocks are all so nice...great job. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Sandi said...

I'm so glad both your Christmas wishes came through, especially Danielle's gravestone.

May you feel better soon and enjoy your turkey.

Love the tweets you've done on the blocks. Looking forward to see what she planned to finish them.

Fiona said...

lovely blocks ... I have them saved and hope to do them sometime.... So glad there has been some christmas wishes come true... specially the gravestone for Danielle, it's such a precious time...x
Hugz

Saundra said...

What a nice heirloom for your family with a quilt you made one block at a time. So very happy you got your two Christmas wishes. Merry Christmas!!!!!

sandi s said...

Absolutely beautiful headstone. I wish for you and your family a Merry Christmas and a peaceful new year. Hugs,

Kim said...

I hope you have a lovely Christmas with many more wishes to come true. The grave stone is beautiful. When they installed my mothers stone they put it on the wrong grave the first time

Rugs and Pugs said...

Debbie,
Thinking of you this Christmas season. I'm so happy your wishes came true.
May you be blessed with health, happiness and peace in the new year.
Christmas hugs :)
Lauren

Saundra said...

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, peace and joy for the New Year.