Good thing I finished those placemats.
They came out OK. It does make my dining room look festive. My Santa chair covers also help. The stuffed dogs? Well, Raising Cains chickens sells them every year. I recently got 2 new ones (Charlie Brown and Snoopy). Proceeds go to help dogs. My daughter thought they needed to be in the photo. They are always yellow labs in a costume. Super-Cute.
The placemats came out ok. After I made a couple, I was unhappy with my thread choice. It was a pretty red/green twist. It just looks dark to me. Fortunately, my lines are pretty straight so it does not look that bad. I wish I had used thread that matched the background fabric. Next time.
So, I sent my Plaid Challenge Quilt to my brother-in-law. He had a rough year, so I thought it might make him happy and he does have to live with my sister. LOL. They sent me this picture last night of it over thier love seat.
I do love it when I see one of my quilts in use or displayed.
Everyone at my house is not feeling well. Not horrible illness, just enough to annoy you. Makes it difficult to get things done for the holidays. We have been avoiding everyone because it certainly could be the “Rona”. My daughter and I lost smell and taste. I am about 10 days in so on the back side. It just felt like a crappy head cold.
Happy Sewing
Happy Quilting
Merry Christmas
Happy New Year
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Love your table! Very pretty! You did a great job on the table mats and I like the thread! Love the puppies! So sorry to hear that “Rona” may have come for a visit. Hope you get better soon.
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Thank you.
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Nice quilting and very nice to see a recipient is happy with their lovely gift – you can’t ask for more than that. (Based on once when my own sister said ‘oh no, not another x you’ve made’ I only gift warily now.) I hope the family don’t have ‘Rona’ – hadn’t heard anyone call it that before – does it make it seem less scary? Maybe. I currently have three friends with it – just nasty cold symptoms – and two just over it!
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My doctor actually referred to as “the Rona” thanks!
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Well done doc – made me smile !
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love the placemats – so festive!
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Thanks Claire!
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Hi Lori! Yellow labs rock!! And they look so cute on your festive table. The placemats came out great and don’t they look nice set off by the chair covers?! I sure think so. I just had to go for a PCR swab test today in order to return to work next week. Heck of a time to get sick – it sure doesn’t make me want to do any sewing. I hope you are nearing back to feeling much better! Merry Christmas to you and your whole family. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
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Thanks do much Roseanne! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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Your placemats look fantastic! And how lovely that your brother-in-law likes his quilt!!! That’s always rewarding! 🙂
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Thanks Gail!
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Very festive! You did a great job on everything. Feel better please. Merry Christmas
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Your pretty dining table looks so festive and the pups are perfectly whimsical on it! Well done on the placemats and seat covers. It’s wonderful your BIL likes his new quilt. It’s one of my favourites that you’ve made. Get well soon so you can have a Merry Christmas filled with love and laughter. Happy, healthy and Prosperous New Year to you and yours. 🎄
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Lovely placemats. Hope you are feeling better and get to enjoy Christmas dinner on those placemats
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Those placemats really do add a festive tough to your table, enjoy them. nope you are all on the mend and feeling better!
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Very thoughtful to give your BIL a quilt (and its lovely) and I like the placemats! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas 🙂
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