Wrapped Candies

So I was in the mood to finally work on something Christmas.  I've had this block design on paper for a couple of years and finally put it into action.  I think it really looks great, if I say so myself.     I had originally made this as a gift, but I might have second thoughts on that and keep it for myself.  I generally don't keep any of the quilts I make, so maybe this can be the exception to that.

 I really think it turned out cute, my daughter liked it too.  Even makes me want some Gingerbread cookies to eat...yummmmm

Wrapped Candies

I've been working on this quilt design for a couple of years now.  While I have a couple of samples already stitched up, I'm just now getting around to putting it on my EQ7 to actually now what I'm doing.   I sure hope I get this finished up for this coming up Christmas.  It will be here before I know it.
My wrapped candies are being done in Michael Miller Fairy Frost to give them that pretty shimmer look that the pretty Christmas candies have.  I probably won't use candy canes in my embroidery, but was thinking of Gingerbread, since that is in the sashing fabric I have picked out.   I think it will be a nice wall hanging, but I'm sure I'll snuggle up with it on the couch.

Interesting things...

I find it interesting about myself, that I Love America, Independence Day and that my Birthday is on July 4th.  What could really be better??  But what I actually find interesting is that I have never made myself a quilt.  I have always wanted a Red,White and Blue quilt, so I think I'll start today.   Just have to find a design I want, fabric I really like and get to work.