A few of our Christmas traditions always seem to fall into place…like me sewing on Christmas Eve to finish last minute gifts (here is the link to the redwork for the snowman)…
And then…I always start a fun, new project. This years project was a super fun pattern–Piece of Cake by Camille. I used my Verna Layer cake (which I opened Christmas Eve)! This was the perfect pattern to use for this fabric–I love every print, and they all get their opportunity to “shine” in this pattern!
I love each and every block…and each and every color combination. Since the yardage won’t be available ’till February…guess I have a couple of months to decide which pieces to order for borders, backing and binding!
I’ll be sure to share this again when the quilt top is completed…but since I had some scraps…I kept sewing…
Photo courtesy Kate Spain
Another fabric I’m dreaming of is…12 Days of Christmas by Kate Spain. It’s not available until May…but the pictures on Kate’s blog have me swooning already! In fact…I think I want to make each of my kids a Piece of Cake quilt from this fabric for Christmas next year!
Have a wonderful day…and best wishes for lots of happiness and creativity in 2010!
karen says
You make such beautiful things! What a wonderful talent!
Darlene says
Lots of wonderful projects, Sherri. That's a perfect Layer Cake pattern – one to remember. I can see it in a variety of fabrics. Thanks for sharing.
Simone de Klerk says
Love the quilt you have made and the 12 Days of Christmas fabric is just gorgeous!
Nedra says
Back at the sewing machine already? I will have family here for a few more days, and then I can think about the new projects that are already swirling around in my mind. Love your new creations.
Carol says
Oh I'm nuts about your new quilt…that's a great pattern. Cute Friendship Bags and that Tuffet is wonderful! Oh now I'm going to have to get some of that Christmas fabric…gosh it's cute. Thanks so much for sharing!
Cathy says
I love this pattern also! And the fabrics, but since I use only scraps I wander what that would look like. I thought that was interesting that you said you "love each and every fabric/square". That is so true when you are satisfied with each square almost as an individual creation. 🙂 If I said that correctly.
Anne Heidi says
Wow, so many beautiful creations! Hope your Christmas is wonderful!
Hugs
fiberdoodles says
Merry Christmas!
Mary on Lake Pulaski says
Oh that Verna looks perfect in Piece of Cake Sherri! And I'm drooling over Kate Spain's Christmas fabric too!
ROZ says
I love those bags! happy New Yr
pacificpatchwork says
oh wow! I love them all!! Your pictures are like eye candy, I can't get enough! Thanks for sharing.
Deb says
It was SO FUN seeing your new quilt! I loved the Verna!!! And it looked so good using that pattern.
I just finished a Piece of Cake quilt, too, using Tranquility fabric. It turned out GREAT! It was a gift for my sister, and I put the last stitch in at 9 pm on Christmas Eve.
I almost think any layer cake would look just as perfect using this pattern. I'd definitely recommend it. Hopefully, I'll have pictures to post next week of mine.
Regena@QuiltnQuiltthings says
Just wanted to stop by and say my tuffets are done and I have posted abut them.
Thanks
Regena
Angie's Chit Chatting Corner says
The tuffet is the small pillow. Did your link go to the pattern? If so I wasn't able to find it.
Angie
CJ says
Ohhhhhh, I was thinking of using my VERNA Layer cake with that patter – because I have it on hand already and now I am 99.5% sure that is what I will do! It is beautiful! I too am anxious for the 12 days of Christmas fabric. The purses are cute too. Swooon!
spidr says
Love your projects, thank you for sharing! Please tell me what line you used for your dresden plates. Is it Funky Christmas or something else? I'll be visiting FQS for some Verna too, it looks gorgeous in your projects!
jaybird says
the pillow looks great… it was the right way to go!
Julia says
Lots of wonderful projects, Sherri. Love the Dresden plate..
Hope your Christmas was wonderful!
Julia ♥
Tracey says
Oh I'm swooning too! May is my birthday… I think I know what I'll add to my list!
Your Christmas projects are really beautiful. I love them all.
Carrie P. says
Oh, you have been busy. Love all the Christmas goodies in the first photo and that new fabric by Kate Spain is fabulous. I want some of that too.
Tricia Anne says
What beautiful projects you were working on! :o) Goodness that Christmas fabric is precious! I need to mark my calendar for when it is available. :o)
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
Jackie says
Just beautiful! All the fabrics and the designs are just beautiful! Looking forward to more in 2010
Janet says
You did so well to get those finishes done in time. I love all the projects and that line of Christmas fabric looks lovely. That quilt pattern looks easy and shows off the fabrics beautifully.
Thearica says
Love that quilt in the making!
Thelma says
Wow, I love what you did with the Verna fabric, it seems perfect for the Piece of Cake pattern. Great job on your fabric combinations. I agree the Kate Spain fabric will also be perfect for that pattern.
Our family has had a wonderful holiday but I am so itching to get back in my sewing room, it's been days.
Talin's Corner says
I love those colors. And I am jealous that you can sew on Christmas Eve. I can't wait to get back to my sewing room.
Thimbleanna says
Wow Woman! You were busy!!! I love love LOVE those pillows. A very festive holiday at your house this year!!!
belinda says
Wow Sherri…I sure wish I could
have been on the receiving end of
some of these wonderful goodies you
have whipped up…..good stuff!!!
Dawn says
Beautiful creations! I am anxious to get back to my sewing machine. First I need to clean up my sewing area. lol. Hope your Christmas was wonderful! TTYS
Jane's Fabrics and Quilts says
Oh my goodness I just love the pillows, Thank you for the link, I might try the cute snowman. I have been to tired to do anything and look at all the beautiful work you have gotten done. that new line of fabric looks amazing!!
Vicki says
I love that snowman! Great dresden pillow, too.
Micki says
I love the fabric that you intend on getting.Piece O' Cake quilt patterns are so cute, and each quilt you make will be lovely!
Micki
Shiree says
quite a stunning quilt, I really love your Dresden plate too! Wonderful indeed,
Camille says
You are so fast! It turned out perfect! Not to mention, you totally made my day. Thanks Sherri!
Jodie says
Wow, you have hit the ground running after christmas, the fabrics int he quilt are beautiful, and i especially like the tuffet.
Sinta Renee says
I love your projects! And your new/newest Piece of Cake quilt is so sweet! You are so industrious!!!I have to get my hands on the new Christmas fabric when it comes out.. it's never to early to start a Christmas project is it?
Kathleen says
I just love your pillows.
an encourager says
I've been reading so much about the new year, and I just made my first resolution – to come back to this post and visit all the links. Your quilts are charming! I love how the cute tuffet is included!
kate spain says
Sherri, I'm so honored to have been a part of your Christmas Tradition (well sort of..in the form of some nice polished cotton..heehee)! Your quilt is beautiful!!! I think I may have to try that one out. I love the print combinations you picked. Those little friendship bags are adorable, too. You're so talented! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas!
Inspired Tokens says
I adore your blog …it is always full of beautiful creations. I ran right over to Etsy to purchase the pattern. It's gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Happy New Year!
Material Mary says
Looks fun all those projects you are cranking out. Enjoy. Happy New Year.
Mary
Brenda says
Love your redwork snowman, it is so cute. The friendship bags are great also.
Dresden Quilter says
All of your work is so beautiful. I love your Dresden plate pillow and the piece of cake quilt is gorgeous.
fiberdoodles says
Happy New Year!
Polly says
Thank for showcasing such inspirations for the New Year! God Bless! Polly from auntpollysporch.blogspot.com
rachel griffith says
verna tuffets AND verna friendship bags!!!
i SO SO SO need a set of that.
like yesterday.
{thanks again for the shout out.}
Kelly@ Charming Chatter says
Love your dresden plates, and your new Verna quilt! So talented you are! I can't wait for 12 Days either!
linda says
Found your blog today, love it!! I was perusing your pictures, and found one where I made the same quilt only using white for the background instead of the colored fabrics. I guess there's nothing new under the sun! Great minds think alike. Have a great day!