our 12 days of Christmas projects is starting to wind down…just 3 days left after today.
i thought today i would offer up Checkerboard…this luscious, creamy quilt is absolutely divine. the original Checkerboard uses a patriotic shirting bundle…the original shirting bundle has long since been substituted out with newer, and possibly more wonderful shirtings. even with this bundle leaning more to the patriotic…it still works for Christmas.
several years ago…um…in 2017…we used the checkerboard quilt as our window display. we loaded the bed and the mantle with lots and lots of cream, white, beige, and ivory. Popped in bits of silver and grey for a little sparkle.
A wonderful neutral quilt to pair with your color palette whether traditional or modern…this project works.
Recently…quilters have been whipping up Checkerboard using one of our Cloud Nine bundles by Laundry Basket. We offer 3 different bundles…Set 1, 2, or 3. Each has 10 different fat quarters…all are very washed out with hints of blue, pink, and green. Perfect for a soft holiday quilt…
The bundle is paired with Bella Solid Unbleached Muslin for a truly calm and creamy quilt.
you can check out Checkerboard…here
Embroidery…if you know me at all, you know i love handwork. well, we’ve finally ordered in some Nicki Franklin embroidery kits. I love her scrumptious palette of pink, light blue, light green, grey, graphite, and pastel yellow.
We’ve ordered in mostly Christmas right now…with the season so lots of stitchy goodness to keep you occupied this autumn/winter season.
i’m currently working on this kit…i’ve always loved snow globes…so this one has been fun to stitch on. I have set it aside to try and get some kites stitched together…all in good time.
you can check out our current collection of Nicki Franklin here.
that’s all for day 9…just 3 more days of Christmas projects…then back to autumn. SIDE NOTE: Buttercup and Slate has arrived (YUMM), Lori Holt Chunky Thread is in stock except for 1 color, American Beauty will be in store next week, and Material Madders by Sheryl Johnson has arrived. As much as i love Christmas…i am looking forward to dialing it back to autumn and halloween for just a little while longer. Unfortunately though…Christmas sneaks up on me…so i really need a reminder. I’m hoping this little 12 Days of Christmas projects will get me in gear.
anyways…we’ll see you tomorrow for day 10.
happy saturday!
-april&mickey&gabby
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