Fabric Goodness . . .

I know I should be thinking about Christmas, but  I've been seduced by this pile of fabric goodness . . .



It was spur of the moment.

There was a sale - which always helps.

And it felt soooo good to my fingertips.

I have a bit of a plan - it involves hexagons and lots of hand piecing. I made a quilt a while back, which I love, but I always wanted to try it in another colourway. And these fabrics will be just perfect!

One of the fabrics really appealed to my 'Simple' philosophy . . .



How could I resist this fabric from the Authentic by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics?

What's inspiring you in your world?

Advent Calendar

This is a pattern from Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched, called “It’s Christmas Time”, which I made quite a few years ago now.

My daughter inherited it when she moved out of home last year. I got it back from her to “fill it up” again for this Christmas. Each little pocket has a couple of sweets and a paper scroll with a joke on it – just a bit of fun leading up to Christmas. My son hasn’t fared quite as well. His advent calendar is a bit makeshift. (Sorry Zack – you know I love you – you’re still my favourite first-born child!) He moved out of home this year and I didn’t really give too much thought to advent calendars – for him or for us – until the other day. So next year I’ll have to make something for him (and myself, too).

How do you count down to Christmas in your world?