I belong to a quilting forum called Quilting Haven and have joined some swaps there.  Our latest pin cushion swap had a holiday theme.  I collect snowmen and thought that would be a great thing to design but there was a lot of chatter about snowmen so instead I designed a Christmas Mouse.  You know, like in.......not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse!

I ended up making 8 of them for various friends.  I put sand in them instead of walnut shells to weight them. 

I love the holidays and I tend to go overboard with gift and decorating ideas.  Here is my latest tabletop idea.  It uses the Less Than Traditional method created by "Charlie" about 40 years ago. 

Have you worked with the Tessellating Star? Recently it has been called a "twister". I love coming up with new ways to use it. This is a mixture of green scraps on a white background.

I am not a fan of using panels, but I love snowmen and I couldn't resist making this one. It is called Making Friends. Those checkerboard blocks are 3/4 inch squares. Boy did that take a long time to make. Now I just need to get the top quilted.

I just love working on Wintery projects. Here is my latest quilt top using a modified log cabin block, one of my favorites.

{me} and my thoughts: Christmas Gift Giving - QUILTED COASTERS TUTORIAL

{me} and my thoughts: Christmas Gift Giving - QUILTED COASTERS TUTORIAL

Really quick and simple coasters

The Idea Room: Heart Felt Wreath

The Idea Room: Heart Felt Wreath

This is fun at Christmas time for making a wreath! Use a circle instead of a heart shape and use red and green printed cottons.

2-for-1 9-Patch « Oklahoma Quiltworks

2-for-1 9-Patch « Oklahoma Quiltworks

Bill Locke Designs

Bill Locke Designs

20 Fabric Wallet Patterns & Tutorials {Free} : TipNut.com

20 Fabric Wallet Patterns & Tutorials {Free} : TipNut.com

Criss-Cross Coasters

Criss-Cross Coasters

3 ways to make fabric Christmas cards

3 ways to make fabric Christmas cards

Gift "box"

Gift "box"

Debbie Mumm: Quilt Project August 2006

Debbie Mumm: Quilt Project August 2006

Free Patterns for quilts

Free Patterns

Instructions for fabric bowls

Instructions for fabric bowls

Moo said the mama: Log cabin style quilted potholder tutorial

Moo said the mama: Log cabin style quilted potholder tutorial

Travel Roll-up Chalk Mat Tutorial | thimble

Travel Roll-up Chalk Mat Tutorial thimble

Perfect Box Pouch Tutorial « Make it Modern

Perfect Box Pouch Tutorial « Make it Modern

Quick Spiral Quilt Christmas Tree Skirt | FaveCrafts.com

Quick Spiral Quilt Christmas Tree Skirt FaveCrafts.com