Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Christmas- not yet

Just finished, ready for Christmas in Hawaii, my Christmas Ringo Pie bee block-an advent tree for Amber.  I found this wooden tree on Flickr and that was my starting point.
The bordered squares are 1.5 inches.  I stamped the words- a line from White Christmas using Versacraft ink as it sets permanently onto the fabric.
The background fabric and stamped squares are Kona Snow.  I have very little Christmas fabric so I dived into the red and green in my vintage and new fabrics so it is an eclectic mix.
You can see the other Christmas blocks which have rolled in so far here as well as the first blocks from Amy's camera theme too here and here.
It might be a while till Christmas but it is the start of stitching time- I am hoping to get some paper pieced patterns ready for sale in the next 2 weeks with Christmas designs ready for stockings, cushions etc.  Keeps me busy x  
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12 comments:

  1. ayumills4 October 2011 at 10:15

    I am so in love with this Kerry! It's always so nice to hear where your inspiration came from! The way you turn something inspirational to something even more inspirational is just incredible! The teey tiny stitching, vintage prints, happy Christmas colors - everything about it is amazing!

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  2. Anne at Film and Thread4 October 2011 at 13:44

    That is so cute, Kerry! Are any of the squares pockets to hold a little chocolate? Really adorable!

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  3. Mrs Flying Blind...4 October 2011 at 14:39

    Absolutely lovely! The beer glass made me chuckle!

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  4. Judith, Belfast4 October 2011 at 15:47

    This is beautiful Kerry! You've inspired me to think of this as an advent calendar, in larger form, with pockets on the front of each square. Would you mind me having a go at one? Jxo

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  5. Megan4 October 2011 at 16:04

    Wow - so tiny and perfect. You have such an incredible eye for detail and your fabric selections are perfect in every way. I keep trying to channel you as I work on my paper piecing! Can't wait to see your patterns.

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  6. Anna4 October 2011 at 16:32

    wow kerry, this is crazy cool! I love how you put it all together and the stamping is just amazing!

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  7. {Leila}Where the Orchids Grow4 October 2011 at 17:23

    Such a cool Christmas block Kerry! The vintage feel to it goes perfectly with that time of year. It almost makes me wish it was Christmas already...almost not quite there yet ;-)

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  8. Charise4 October 2011 at 18:16

    Kerry, I love this and my favorites are the pics of holiday cheer in glasses :)

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  9. Janine @ Rainbow Hare4 October 2011 at 18:23

    That's great. I love the fabric mix :)

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  10. Sheila4 October 2011 at 19:00

    So intricate, it's beautiful.

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  11. quirky granola girl9 October 2011 at 02:32

    i love all sorts of advent calendars and your block is pure perfection.

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  12. Leanne10 October 2011 at 15:01

    This is a wonderful block, I just had to stop and let you know I love it.

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