Saturday, December 3, 2011

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas


This year, Miss Flowergaren and I decided we would try and MAKE a tree for Christmas.  There was much discussion, and not much encouragement from the the other flowers in the garden . . . but it didn't stop us.
We chipped away at our plan, and have come up with a lovely tree.  The other, not so encouraging flowers, had to eat some humble pie, as they had to agree, that we did a pretty good job!
It's beginning to look like Christmas around here.

Now reports are over, there has been the soft whirrr of the sewing machine, humming from my room.  I have finished a little cot quilt for my old boss, who has a new little grandson.


-I can almost "smell" the holidays approaching-

16 comments:

Sunray Gardens said...

The cot quilt is lovely. I still have my son's although a bit worn now.
Cher Sunray Gardens

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

Well, aren't you two clever Flowergardens! It really looks great. And I like that cot quilt, too. Perfection.

Michelle said...

Yes I think I can smell it too :O) Summer holidays start in just over a week... woohoo!
And I love that tree, it's gorgeous!

Valspierssews said...

Amazing home made Christmas tree! The quilt is lovely.

Kate said...

Very nice! At least you wont have to worry about it dropping pine needles :-)

Calidore said...

I'm seriously impressed by your Christmas tree. How dare the other Flowers no be excited by such a lovely tree...vbg. Well done both of you. Gorgeous quilt too - just right for a new baby.

Jan said...

You girls are two clever cookies!

Kentish Keg-Meg said...

How fabulous to make your own tree. it has turned out really well. Such a creative idea.

Locket Pocket said...

Your tree looks fabulous! I haven't started to christmasiffy yet but it needs doing before too long. Love that quilt too :o) xx

Thimbleanna said...

Ohmygosh! That tree is fantastic! Whatever did you use for your center -- the spine of an old tree maybe? You two are just the cleverest!

Thimbleanna said...

Oh -- I was so excited about the tree that I forgot to say what a cute cot quilt!!!

Faeryfay said...

I just love that tree! Fabulous!

Leanne said...

It is always great when you pull off a great idea. The tree looks fantastic.

JB said...

Well done. Influenced by those box thorn christmas trees from our past? I notice you did not promote the boys real trees. I am going to put my plastic one up today. Might take it outside and hose off any dust first.
I had to make one once for MADEC from rolly pollys carefully threaded on to a post cemented into a pot.

Greyacres said...

Well done girls I love your tree. I have to get some decs up before next week when the knitting club come for our Christmas meeeting.The new little quilt is lovely too. Busy girl !

blandina said...

Very nice, and what a great satisfaction having made something different and unique!