And now, somehow, it's the last month of the year and it's finally time to reveal the very last block of the Calendar quilt. December is one of those months where there are so many possible themes, it is hard to choose just one! I knew what I wanted to do though, I wanted a big, bold Santa for ... read more
Calendar Quilt – November
November in this part of the world is not a month with much personality. Sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas, it's a dark month that seems to rush by, overshadowed by the anticipation of December's festivities. In our home, we always start November by preparing the Christmas cake. The ... read more
Calendar Quilt – October
And now it's October.. . the leaves blow like snow from the ash tree behind our house. They swirl around the front door to the delight of my offspring who try to dart inside with as few leaves as possible following them through the door. At this time of year, I feel privileged to see the bats ... read more
Calendar Quilt – September
How can it be September already?! I'm not sure I'm ready for the summer to end but already you can feel the evenings starting to draw in. There's a chill in the air first thing in the morning. The apples are ripening on the trees and my little plum tree is heavy with tiny purple plums. This ... read more