Summer Projects
One of my projects for this summer is to "whiten up" some of my decor items. I love bunnies as you may have noticed and this pair have been one of my favorite things. They used to be brown with black "aging", but I haven't always been fond of the color. So earlier this week, I got out the paints and turned them white. I think they need just a bit more "aging" so one of these days, I'll use a soft brown or darker cream glaze on them just to pick up a hint of texture. As they are, I thought they looked splendid and summery with this pitcher of daisies that has been gracing the top of the china cabinet this week. Such cheerful flowers!
![Christmas Crazy Quilt blocks](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_t-aJ6LHXSxayWWy4Y-9DP6odb2rZx2AACxd7B9061KXMg_GEG3WPQyTJm6E0ZxkPx1PsjA7fH2XOW5MWCOhL8WvJh5d0x3mqLqiCoUeTA33Kyi3FN1h30Kc-hXw8XXeWw=s0-d)
Working on my cream crazy quilt got me intereted in doing more, so recently I joined the Crazy Quilting International group on Yahoo. I'm starting my first round robin with them this week and we could choose any theme we like. I played with lots of ideas but finally settled on a green and cream/white Christmas themed block. The central block above will be embroidered and embelleshed by 4 other members of the group including two here in the states, one in Nova Scotia and one in Cornwall! It will be a well-traveled block by the time it comes back to me at the end of November! I'll complete the two smaller blocks and once they are all complete, I'll make a wall hanging to go with my Christmas decor!
![Crazy Quilt booklet](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_s8hdUUYgy7_iYIiiZbeIBzViY7k_ioIFcmt9yYIOu73TgBLfilFT52wqNAgFxcKcwaFiQECEULJyDN63VyB_ajS-R34QwsoqHzjRcwRfxZe0eQ452WsuaQaAAadtPcTw=s0-d)
We were asked to include a small booklet that offered guidelines and gives each of the others a spot to write about their work on the block. I included a few pictures of my Christmas decor along with my guidelines! I'm hoping I wasn't overly specific about what I want!![Janet's Block As received](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vT-2ggi6kiKccfx-dSNtrm0d7oWnErf_Czrgo8YLQEhpEGETnseo2KQ28scRqjjapcmG-nA_YRYddljmTGZlQa3V3UOwtGqlzIJoMv1mdObdyNkoPuYGQA9XITC5VkfBo=s0-d)
Now I just need to finish my cream block so I can get started on these Christmas ones! And I have already recieved the first block I am to work on from Janet! She also choose a Christmasy theme. Love those cardinals! Can't wait to get started!
Working on my cream crazy quilt got me intereted in doing more, so recently I joined the Crazy Quilting International group on Yahoo. I'm starting my first round robin with them this week and we could choose any theme we like. I played with lots of ideas but finally settled on a green and cream/white Christmas themed block. The central block above will be embroidered and embelleshed by 4 other members of the group including two here in the states, one in Nova Scotia and one in Cornwall! It will be a well-traveled block by the time it comes back to me at the end of November! I'll complete the two smaller blocks and once they are all complete, I'll make a wall hanging to go with my Christmas decor!
We were asked to include a small booklet that offered guidelines and gives each of the others a spot to write about their work on the block. I included a few pictures of my Christmas decor along with my guidelines! I'm hoping I wasn't overly specific about what I want!
Now I just need to finish my cream block so I can get started on these Christmas ones! And I have already recieved the first block I am to work on from Janet! She also choose a Christmasy theme. Love those cardinals! Can't wait to get started!
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