It' Beginning To Look Like Christmas!


It' a snowy and cold day here in Iowa. But the sun is shining and the snow glistens!
And it's cozy inside. 

I've got a pot of vegetable, beef and barley soup cooking on the stove and waiting for the dinner rolls to raise and bake in the oven, perfect for a chilly nights dinner!     
  
Just received my Christmas quilt back from long-arm quilter "Diane Raush"... she enhanced all the block appliques and it just pops. I am so pleased with this fun quilt...and just in time for "Christmas!" Thank you Diane!

Wool table mat with special vignettes on top.
 Our dinning room table will soon be set for "Christmas Eve" dinner with our family! Every one has a special seating spot.
 "Merry Christmas" to you dear friends ...

  God Bless You and your Families!
Hug's, Carolyn

Comments

  1. KarenDecember 18, 2016 at 5:52 PM

    The Christmas quilt is a lovely addition for your holiday decorating.

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  2. JeanetteDecember 18, 2016 at 6:59 PM

    Love your beautiful Christmas quilt. Merry Christmas. Hugs, xx

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  3. KrisDecember 18, 2016 at 8:39 PM

    Yum, dinner sounds great, Carolyn!! Your Christmas quilt is wonderful and Diane did a beautiful job of quilting it for you!! Love all your decorations!! Merry, Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

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  4. Janet O.December 18, 2016 at 9:16 PM

    That is a wonderful quilt--and perfect timing!
    You always do such lovely decorating.
    Wishing you a beautiful Christmas!

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  5. BinsaDecember 18, 2016 at 9:17 PM

    Gorgeous quilt Carolyn Merry Christmas to you and your family

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  6. Ada Plouvier-KopitopoulouDecember 18, 2016 at 10:29 PM

    Love the Christmas quilt! Merry Christmas to you and a very happy and creative New Year.

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  7. RaewynDecember 19, 2016 at 9:44 AM

    Merry Christmas Carolyn!! I love your new quilt and the beautiful Christmas vignettes :-)

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  8. KyleDecember 19, 2016 at 8:11 PM

    Merry Christmas! Your newest Christmas quilt is lovely and you got it back just in time. Enjoy your special family time.

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  9. RuthDecember 20, 2016 at 1:23 PM

    I love your Christmas quilt! One of these days, I want to make one. Your other decorations are lovely too. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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