Ma Maison Quilt

Twelve pounds...

The things I'm learning working here... the routines, personalities, superstitions and traditions. Starting December 1st, everyone in our building is assigned a day to bring in a treat to share.  It's "technically" called the 12 Days of Christmas but it seems that it's affectionately referred to as the 12 Pounds of Christmas because it's hard not to pack on a few extra with all the homemade cookies, candies, crackers and so on that appear every day.

Color Play Holiday Mini Quilt

Color Play Holiday Mini Quilt

'Tis the season...

For gifts.  My parents used to tease that one of the "sounds of the Christmas season" in our house was the sound of my sewing machine running late into the night - yes, even on school nights.  (After I'd finished my homework, of course.) I still do late-night sewing.  And I still make gifts.  With so many friends who stitch and make quilts, the gifts tend toward things they would use while they stitched.  Or practical things - it's the adult-equivalent of socks or underwear.

Sugar Pop N Change Mini Quilt