December mystery quilt

The December mystery kits are ready.  We will be closed much of the week between Christmas and New Years so we worked to have them available a little early.

The Farmhouse Summer collection exudes warmth and sunshine, a perfect project to tackle on a cold, wintery day.

As you can tell from the photo, it is a pretty quick and simple sew.  Have fun!

We are still working on fabrics for January.  We will post as soon as we know.  In the mean time, have a safe and joyous Christmas and a happy New Year!  We are so grateful for your friendship and support.

Kelly & Becky

Second Sat. Sampler - Women of Faith and Courage

 Block 8 - Mary, Mother of Jesus

We thought it appropriate this Christmas season to reflect on the role of Mary, the mother of Jesus.  

One can only imagine the faith and courage she must have had to accomplish such an important role in the history of all mankind.  From giving birth in a lowly stable to watching the Savior of us all, her son, suffer and die on the cross, she was an extraordinary woman of character and faith.

Take a minute or two to enjoy this depiction of the the nativity. I think it offers interesting and thoughtful perspectives from Mary and all who witnessed this marvelous event.  https://youtu.be/yXWoKi5x3lw?si=BV-dUyxN4B1d7D7-

For this block you will need:

Background:

1) 6-inch square

1) 4 1/2-inch square

1)2 1/2 x 10 1/4-inch strip

Brown:

1) 6-inch square

2) 5 1/2-inch squares

Pink:

2) 5 1/2-inch squares

1) 2 1/2 x 10 1/4-inch strip

Place the 6-inch background and brown squares right sides together with the outside edges aligned.  Draw two diagonal lines (an X) on the back of the background square.  Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the diagonal lines.  Cut in the exact center, vertically and horizontally, as well as on the diagonal lines.  Trim each of the resulting half-square triangle to 2 1/2 inches.  Press toward the brown.

Place a 5 1/2 inch pink and brown square together with the right sides facing and the outside edges aligned.  Draw a diagonal line on the back of the pink square.  Sew 1/4 inch on both sides of the drawn line.  Cut on the drawn line. Press the resulting half-square triangle toward the brown.  Repeat using the remaining pink and brown squares.

Place two of the pink and brown half-square triangles together with the pink of one square facing the brown of the other square. The seams of both squares should match up and run the same direction.  Draw a diagonal line on the back of one set perpendicular to the seam.  Sew 1/4 inch on both sides of the line.  Cut on the line and press.  Trim the resulting quarter-square triangles to 4 1/2 inches.  Repeat with the remaining sets to create 4) quarter-square triangle sets.

Cut 4) 2 1/2-inch squares from both of the 2 1/2-inch strips.

Use the photo below to assemble and sew the block.

As the Christmas season approaches and 2023 comes to a close we want to take a minute to thank you for your friendship and support.  We are grateful to count you as friends.

Happy Christmas!