Rudolph Meets The Grinch

I finished the Grinch quilt so that meant a photo trip for hubby and me. Fun!

The Rudolph quilt also came along to hopefully get a better photo of it.

We ended up in Snow Canyon and Upper Galoot for quilt and Christmas photos.

Yes, I'm late getting our Christmas cards mailed. Very, very, very late!

Dang that camera timer! I couldn't seem to run fast enough before it started taking photos.

The Grinch and Max

I didn't hand embroider the face. I used one of the special stitches on my machine to make the lines.
Much easier on my hands!

Poor Max! That Grinch may just drop the ornament on him!

A little better photo of Rudolph and his buddies.
White background fabric is tough to photograph.

This roadrunner entertained us for a few minutes. He was bobbing his tail up and down,
fluffing up, and keeping a watchful eye on us. I think he was posing for the camera!

My sister's emergency preparedness book, Prepare Your Family For Survival,
 has finally been published. Woohoo! It's a great book to have on hand or to give as a gift.

I'm all done Christmas shopping. How about you?

A Little Grinch-Y Today

I love the Grinch. Yes, I really, really do. 

Maybe because I'm a little bit like him?

I love Christmas too much to be a Grinch, but I do adore him anyway.

A year or so ago (time flies) I saw a mug rug by Angie Padilla with the Grinch's hand.

Had to have it, of course!

But, can I make anything small? No!
 I used the Grinch hand and added a bit more to make a small quilt.

Seriously, I love that Grinch guy!

Lots more to do on this small quilt and I'm not sure it will be done in time for Christmas.

If not, maybe the Grinch will steal New Years!

The Grinch Christmas Quilt

Just picked it up from Quilted Works--love it! The quilter chose clear thread which was much better than a colored thread. It was a perfect choice!

This is the back of the quilt

Now I just have to bind it and it will be ready for next Christmas.

The Grinch Quilt

Just started putting the pieces on my pathetic and very non-fancy design wall (made of batting), but I love the wall because it makes it so much easier to place the pieces where they should be.

This quilt is so fun to work on!