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Thursday, 30 July 2020

Christmas in July (then and now)

Hi and welcome to The Christmas in July, then and now blog hop. Thanks to Carol from Just let me Quilt for organising the event. As always it has been fabulous, so much quilting eye candy and lots of inspiration for future projects. Ohh I feel a new project starting! 

Christmas has always been special for my family. It's a time for the family to get together, chill out and spend quality time together. The fact that there are decorations, lots of yummy food and presents is the icing on the cake. Mmm cake!

When I started my blog several years ago one of the first things I did was to take part in a quilt along with Melissa from Happy quilting. The quilt along was based on tetras and there were weekly prizes. I won a jelly role of Christmas fabric - yipee. At the same time there were a lot of quilts being made using granny squares and I really liked the idea and so my first Christmas quilt was envisaged. It took a little time to complete - like all my projects. I love it and just wished the Christmas season was longer.



The quilt goes on my bed from December 9th. I insist on celebrating my birthday on December 8th before we usher in the Christmas decorations. This is still on of my favourite quilts.

I've also made advent calendars from panels and table runners.


This one was for my younger brother and I had fun filling it with his favourite sweets. The joy of these advent calendars is that each year I just need to supply the sweets as the calendar is still usable.

This year I made a new Christmas quilt. It was started on New Years day 2019 but not finished until earlier this year. Christmas 2020 will be its first chance to join in the festivities.


There is already an argument about who's bed it will be on for the festive season.. I just love the green stars.

For this hop I started a Christmas tablecloth. It isn't finished but I already love the way it looks. It will be the centre piece of my Christmas table. First I'll cover the table with a large  white lace table cloth that my mother bought in Malta. Then this will cover the centre. 


The centre square is all stitched together. Now I need to add all of the next layer round and finish it off. Unfortunately light was pouring in from outside and caused glare on the picture. This will be finished during the next two weeks as I'm on holiday. During that time I was also start my present list and ideas. I may even start my Christmas shopping, it just depends how much spare time I have.

I hope you've enjoyed seeing some of my Christmas then and can envisage my Christmas now completed and in pride of place on the table. 

Do go and visit the other blogs taking part today. I have some catching up to do as I haven't visited the ones from Thursday yet. The ones I've seen have given me so many ideas.

 
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32 comments:

  1. Quilting Gail31 July 2020 at 07:25

    Beautiful quilt, Lyndsey!
    My daughter has the same b-day as you! And there are NO Christmas celebrations until after her b-day! I like the tradition and it's cool to hear that someone in the UK does the same thing! :-)

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  2. Elizabeth Coughlin31 July 2020 at 11:22

    Wonderful projects! Your table topper is off to a great start and will be the perfect adornment for your holiday table.

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  3. Carol31 July 2020 at 12:46

    I like all your projects! I agree that the green stars are lovely in the new quilt--they really set it off. The table topper is going to be lovely too--very nice addition to your Christmas table!

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  4. Barbara31 July 2020 at 14:18

    Very pretty quilts. Very festive.

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  5. For the love of geese31 July 2020 at 14:33

    Wonderful collection. I'm never ready to start Christmas season Dec 9th. Some of the stores around me already have Halloween candy out.

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  6. Calicojoan31 July 2020 at 14:33

    It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at your house. LOL! I love your bed quilts and that topper is going to be beautiful with the lace table cloth under it.

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  7. Susan31 July 2020 at 14:39

    It's definitely Christmas at your house!

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  8. Lori31 July 2020 at 14:41

    thanks for sharing today. your table cloth is going to be gorgeous. and putting it atop a lace table cloth is going to be stunning. quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  9. Mary Ann31 July 2020 at 15:21

    Thanks for sharing your lovely projects.

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  10. Janis31 July 2020 at 15:30

    Your granny square Christmas quilt is very sweet and looks really cozy on your bed! And what a great idea to make a fabric advent calendar.

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  11. Carol Swift31 July 2020 at 16:06

    I'd be fighting to have that quilt on my bed, too. It's beautiful! Your advent calendar is so cute and I love the colors in the one you put on your bed. So many Christmas pretties! Thank you for sharing your then and now with us, Lyndsey. Enjoy your holiday! xo

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  12. Charlene McCain31 July 2020 at 17:46

    All of your past projects are beautiful! They are all so merry and bright. Your table topper is going to be a beauty! Great colors. It will definitely be a lovely addition to your decorations.

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  13. Carla31 July 2020 at 18:16

    Love how inviting your Christmas quilts look on the beds. I would be putting dibs for one on my bed too. Thanks for all the Christmas inspiration.

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  14. Anita31 July 2020 at 19:19

    Great projects, such a festive home!

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  15. Karrin Hurd31 July 2020 at 20:02

    All your projects are lovely! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  16. LIttle Penguin Quilts31 July 2020 at 20:57

    Both of your Christmas quilts are lovely! Making a special quilted piece to go on top of the table for Christmas is a great idea, too. Have fun finishing it!

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  17. Karen's Korner31 July 2020 at 22:12

    Lovely Christmas quilts and your tablecloth is coming together beautifully. Nice work.

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  18. Siouxzq64@gmail.com31 July 2020 at 23:42

    Neat projects. I like the one with the green stars too.

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  19. piecefulwendy31 July 2020 at 23:52

    What fun to see your Christmas quilts! I had to smile when I opened your post to see the granny squares -- I've been sewing them this afternoon, in a very similar colorway (but not Christmas)!

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  20. Vroomans' Quilts1 August 2020 at 01:12

    Now I like the non-traditional aqua - beautiful work and thank you for sharing.

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  21. LJ1 August 2020 at 02:14

    Your projects say 'Christmas' even the 1st quilt with the non-traditional colors. Thanks.

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  22. Patti1 August 2020 at 02:43

    I have enjoyed seeing some of your projects and can visualize the finish of your table cloth. Thanks for sharing!

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  23. The Joyful Quilter1 August 2020 at 03:12

    Thanks for sharing your lovely holiday projects with the Hop, Lyndsey!!

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  24. GranChris1 August 2020 at 06:14

    Granny Square is my favorite block. Just finished a quilt.

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  25. tink's mom1 August 2020 at 13:48

    Your bed quilts are wonderful. I'd join in the discussion about who's bed the latest one belongs on. I think it should be mine :-} You are right, the green stars are great. I can only imagine how wonderful the table piece will look on the lace table cloth. Wos.

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  26. ShirleyC1 August 2020 at 14:25

    Your house will be so festive this Christmas! I love the quilts!

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  27. Magpie's Mumblings1 August 2020 at 15:24

    I would like some sort of table topper but it's one of those things I just haven't found time to create. Perhaps this might be the year! Wish I had space to have a Christmas quilt for the bed too but apartment life doesn't lend itself to having much in the way of storage. Thank you for inviting us to pop in for a wee visit!

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  28. Sharon1 August 2020 at 16:23

    Thank you for sharing your Christmas projects! I've enjoyed my visit today.

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  29. Brenda @ Songbird Designs1 August 2020 at 17:25

    I love both your Christmas quilts, and especially the one with the granny squares! And looking forward to seeing that new table topper!

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  30. Turid1 August 2020 at 20:52

    That quilt with granny squares is great. I once started one in the same colours, but I think it's in a plastic bag somewhere. Maybe I should find it and finish?

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  31. Susan 1 August 2020 at 23:32

    Every project is beautiful! I really like the plaids you used in the table topper you're making. I'm a sucker for plaids. =) Your new quilt is a great block, and I think I'm borrowing that for a quilt I'm making - just one of them, though. I can see why everyone would want this on their beds.

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  32. Michelle3 August 2020 at 08:42

    Such pretty Christmas quilts.

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