More fun pictures to share!

Christmas is so much fun for me.  It's my favorite holiday and I'm so glad some of you feel the same way.  Getting pictures to share is like Christmas morning for me.  Here's some that I just received and had to share them with all of you.

Anna sent me pictures of her "Cold Days" table runner...she added another snowman to her piece to represent her precious grandson, Wyatt.  Here's a picture of her runner and one of Wyatt too!

                                   she added glasses to her snowman too!

                                    What a precious picture of you Wyatt!!!

Another picture to share is from Sandy....Her "Chilly's Big Brother" from my new book "Deck the Halls" hangs on her cellar door......Thank you so much for sharing with us!

Raquel had fun making this version of "Aunt Maggie's Dancin Shoes"....I always love seeing one of my patterns in another colorway.   (mine was blue, green, cream)  It's lovely Raquel!!!



Oh, What fun it is.........to see all these wonderful pieces.  Thanks so much for sharing with us. 

I hope you are enjoying the Christmas Blog Hop.........Don't forget there will be a drawing at the end of this hop and also another drawing for the Thanksgiving post.  I was sick during that time so that hasn't happened yet.  Stay tuned!!!

Wednesday, Dec. 5

Hello and Welcome

to my special day (Dec. 5) to blog with all of you!

Christmas is my VERY, VERY, VERY favorite holiday of all.  When Stacy invited me to do another blog hop this year I was a little reluctant because I pretty much do the same thing every year....lots of trees (13-15 at least in the house), lots of family (this year if everyone here in Florida comes, there will be 29 of us) and lots of FUN! (We certainly can be a loud bunch when we are all together!)  It just doesn't get any better than that.  We've been hosting Christmas day dinner here at our house for 37 years.   It's always been our gift to our family.  As I get older I sometimes think perhaps someone younger should do this, but I just can't seem to pass along the torch yet!

Since this isn't my first Christmas hop you've already heard stories of family traditions in the past and if you've just purchased my new book "Deck the Halls" you have an even more detailed description of past traditions.  I wish I had pictures of old to share with you, but dad usually took movies on his old "Brownie" movie camera....remember them?  I actually still have that camera along with those movies and we've gotten them out over the years and looked at them often.  Times have really changed.

I've been told I'm the biggest kid when it comes to Christmas and YES indeed I still believe in Santa Claus.  It's been a family tradition since my husband and I got married 43 years ago to go get our "real" tree the day after Thanksgiving.  Living in Florida, a tree is much better off being in a stand that has water in it in our house than sitting on a lot with none.  The smell of the tree always inspires me to get started with all the decorations. 

And, we did just that this year....Our real tree has been sitting patiently waiting for me to feel better.  I'm afraid there will only be 8 trees this year.  But, the house will be festive when everyone arrives again this Christmas day.

My gift to each of you this year is Homemade Homespun garland instead of a

homemade ornament. Here at our house we've made a ton of ornaments over the years. They usually are on the 6 foot fat primitive tree in the loft. You can download this homemade garland by clicking on the FREE downloads on the right hand side

of my blog. (I wasn't even able to do that last year! grin) Here's a picture of the garland and also how it looks on a tree.

The instructions on the download will explain all the 

details of making one for your tree.

Making Cookies is something we've always done since I was a little girl.

Mom, Sharron and I would have a special day to make our favorites. We always

had enough for all our friends and neighbors.  I remember there was always some

for the milkman delivery guy and the post man.  We always had some to take to

school for our teachers as well.  Christmas carols would be playing on the old 33 record turntable....(oh my, am I ever getting old!) and we'd be singing for all the neighbors to hear I'm sure.  Dad would arrive home from work and he'd join in.  Believe me, none of us would have ever signed a record deal.   

When Curt and I got married and had our family, two sons, I've done most of the baking.  The boys always seemed to find the correct time to show up when they came out of the oven and had to taste them all. 

Our granddaughters, Rebecca and Sarah, have moved to Tennessee, but I have such fond memories of them helping me make Christmas cookies.  I'm not sure who could make the biggest mess in the kitchen, them or me.  But, it was such fun!



So, raise your hand if you like Cream Cheese?!!!!!  A friend of mine gave me this recipe many years ago.  I apologize for not having a picture to share, but never did have one and haven't gotten around to the baking part yet this year.  They are so very good though....I bet you can't eat just one!  (Oh, by the way, did you know that Christmas cookies don't have any calories in them?!  Ofcourse, Santa told me that!)

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I've posted a smilebox I made. Each year there are things the same, but then new items are usually purchased and added to the mix. I've gathered a few new friends and will be happy to share those with you at the end of this season when the house is completely decorated.

Customize a scrapbook design



I hope you have the best time reading everyone's blog.

Can't wait to read Cherie Payne's

Friday, December 7th blog post

quiltsbycheri.blogspot.com/

TO ADD TO THE FUN OF THIS CHRISTMAS BLOG,

LEAVE A COMMENT BEFORE YOU LEAVE.

THERE WILL BE A DRAWING FOR

A HOMEMADE HOMESPUN GARLAND

I'VE MADE AT THE END OF THIS BLOG HOP!

Here's a little preview of some decorating going on this year.  

Free greeting made with Smilebox

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EACH AND EVERYONE!

PS - A great big Hug to my friend

Stacy West

for hosting this Christmas Blog Hop

You are the best

my friend!



BLOG HOP....tomorrow is my day!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

You can Run.....but, you Can't Hide is the title

of this wool piece I made a few years ago.  He still makes

me smile so I bring him out this time of year. 

He hangs in my kitchen - watches and listens -

is ready to run if he needs too!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

From our house to yours, we hope you have a wonderful day with your

family and friends

We all have so much to be Thankful for....

add your Thankful comments to this post today!

Someone will win a prize!

I am so Thankful for my wonderful husband of 43 years,

my children and their wives,

our 3 grand children

 I'm so thankful for good health

(although some wonder about me!  grin)

and for all my wonderful friends!

I'm thankful that I still have my mom

whom is 89 years old

and I can't forget

Skeeter

our bloodhound

I hope each of you enjoy this wonderfully special eating holiday!

Hugs,

Lynda

A PRIMITIVE CHRISTMAS BLOG HOP

On my birthday this year, another blog hop, called A Primitive Christmas, will start. It will include 12 designers * 12 Holiday Ornaments (designed by each of us) * 12 Cookie Swap recipes * Tidbits about each of us and our family in regards to the Holiday Season... It will start Nov 26 and end Dec 21st *  So, watch each Monday, Wednesday and Friday until everyone has posted for this event.  Please join in the fun again this year!
Here is a list of everyone that will participate and the date they will be posting.  Watch for a special guest at the end!  I wonder who that could be?????

Monday Nov 26 * Tara Darr * Sew Unique Creations

Wed Nov 28 * Debbie Busby * Wooden Spool Designs

Friday 30 * JoAnn Mullaly * JAM – Wool Crazy

Monday Dec 3 * Lori Brechlin * Notforgotten Farm

Wed Dec 5 * Lynda Hall * Primitive Pieces by Lynda

Friday Dec 7 * Cheri Payne * Quilts By Cheri

Monday Dec 10 * Stacy Nash * Stacy Nash

Wed Dec 12 * Ali Strebel * Ali Strebel Designs

Friday Dec 14 * Kathy Schmitz * Kathy Schmitz

Monday Dec 17 * Jeni * Woolen Willow/Primitive Quilts Magazine

Wed Dec 19 * Lisa Bongean * Primitive Gatherings

Friday Dec 21 * Stacy West * Buttermilk Basin

And special guest...

Be sure to mark your calendar so that you can enjoy all the fun coming your way.

Cold Days

Good Morning,
I received this picture yesterday from Loretta.  She's had the Primitive Quilts and Projects magazine from the beginning and really liked the Cold Days Pattern I had in it.
BUT, she's a rug hooker, so she decided to hook the piece instead of working with wool applique.  Thought you would love seeing Cold Days all hooked up into a rug! 

There are all kinds of ways you can enjoy a pattern, just by thinking outside of the box!

Thanks Loretta for sharing your picture with all of us........You did a great job!

Here is Loretta's blog so you can see other fun hooked pieces she's made.... enjoy!
hookedonthelake.wordpress.com  

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU!

Good Morning!  I wanted to share a very special "THANK YOU" to all the 2012-13 Block Party Participants from Jeannie Coleman, the President of Quilts for a Cause, Inc.  


Quilts for a Cause, Inc.
c/o Jeannie Coleman
5083 N. Pinnacle Cove Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85749
Phone: (520) 529-5723
E-mail: jeabea@msn.com

October 30, 2012

Dear Lynda and Members of the Block Party,
Christmas seemed to come early this year. What a pleasant surprise it was to receive an enormous box in the mail from Florida. I knew it was coming and couldn’t wait to open it.

To say the least it was a breathtaking experience to view each of the five BEAUTIFUL quilts. It’s amazing how one block can be set in so many different ways and give each quilt a special uniqueness. The blocks are wonderful, the quilting is outstanding and the sentiment behind the names of the quilts: “Faith”, “Hope”, “Courage”, “Love” and “Cure” warmed my heart and will capture the hearts of many buyers.

The bond that quilters share over so many things in life has manifested itself once again with your contribution of Quilts From Around the Globe. You continue to help us fulfill our Mission Statement: To use the art and business of quiltmaking to pursue medical advances against breast and gynecological cancers. Funds will be raised for research, to continue the education of medical professionals and to support clinical organizations that raise awareness, offer detection, and provide treatment to all women.

You can be assured that the money we raise from the sale of your quilts will be used to help in the fight of women’s cancers.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us over the years and for joining us in this huge endeavor.

May God Bless ALL of you………………………….Jeannie Coleman, President

Quilt for a Cause, Inc.

                                      Faith, Hope, Courage, Love, Cure


If you are not a member of the Back Door Friends Pattern Club and would like to participate in the next "Block Party" event.........please contact me.  I'm looking for group leaders around the globe for the next event.  Let me know if you would be interested.

Let's be among the many that help "delete" this horrible disease.  Again, I would also like to Thank everyone that helped on this project.  I could NOT have done any of this without your help. 

Until next time,  Lynda