play mat in the making

Freshly made blocks baked golden brown

with raisins like squares shining in the centers

finding a clock, a milk carton or a flower to fussy cut for these squares was lot of fun.

The quilt in the original pattern was a bit small to be a play mat. So I changed the layout and separated the blocks with creamy yellow dots, a vintage pillowcase in its past life., nice to see it blend in and get along so well with new fabrics.

In the end, sadly, Z got left out, so I reserved a spot for it in the border ;)

Hope you are enjoying a great start into the New Year, Happy weekend! ( ' v ' )

x y z

..waiting anxiously for holiday goodies to come in the post.. Mail man is having trouble delivering parcels on time with snow cover everywhere.

Granny is busy busy sweeping and scrubbing, making the house sparkle with holiday decorations. Then there is baking to do and presents to wrap.. so much to do in so little time!

I am kind of cheating with letter 'Y'. . showing a sail boat and telling everyone, it is a Yacht :/ 

Snowing can be a hindrance to postman but not to little boys who insist on visiting zoo even in the thick of winter! 

I am piecing sashing strips with cuddly characters and text prints in place of corner stones. Maybe when I see you in the New year I will have a quilt top ready to show you :)

It seems fitting to finish this year with X Y Z s. Thank you for cheering me all along ( * v * )
Instructions for making these alphabets are on Temecula Quilt Company blog.

Wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and peaceful holidays ♫♫♫