It's that time of the year - lot's of red (my favorite!), holiday cheer and some fun from Moda! Today is the third day of the Moda Holiday Blog Hop and it's our day - as well as a few other friends! We've got one of our favorite holiday recipes, a block pattern and a wonderful holiday give-away on this exciting day!
I usually get all uncreative at this time of the year. I think I've worked with so many beads, buttons, fabric swatches and paper embellishments...that I burn out. I used to really dread it - but now I kinda like it - it feels like my August. Everyone has an August - that time of the year when you get to relax before it all starts up again. But the funny, is that it's the busiest time of the year - so I am trying to relax while all this energy in me knows there is so much to do...so much to get done...the holidays are here!
Some of my favorite holiday inspirations....
Fresh Herbs Tied up with Ribbon
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Creatively Wrapped Packages
Homemade Anything
Speaking about food...cause really...isn't that what we all love about the holidays?! Here is one of my favorite holiday recipes - the classic French Crepe! Crepes can be filled with anything from fruit or simple powdered sugar and lemon - and served for breakfast or dessert.
Inspired by the crepes, Moda has helped us design a block to go along with our recipe:
French General Crepes
How about a holiday giveaway - just to keep things fun! Leave us a message about your favorite holiday inspiration....and we'll choose a couple of lucky winners to receive a box of holiday fabric from French General and Moda - a bundle of our classic reds, a bundle of old greens and a bundle of winter whites - just in time to start another holiday quilt or a stocking or two!
And be sure to follow the Moda Holiday Blog Hop the rest of the week:
Today
Bonnie Olvason of Cotton Way
Liesl Gibson of Oliver+S
Karla Eisenach of Sweetwater
Ellen Luckett Baker of The Long Thread
Tomorrow
Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms
Kathy Schmitz' of Kathy Scghmitz Studios
Edtya Sitar of Laundry Baskets Quilts
Kate Spain
Lisa Bonegan of Primitive Gatherings
Friday
Jen Williamson of Basic Grey
Jan Patek of Brannock & Patek
Sandy Klop of American Jane
Sandy Gervais of Pieces From My heart
I am inspired by holiday quilts and music.
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Linda L. in Tx.
thank you for a chance at this great giveaway! i think the cold, white winter weather is inspirational...as we moved from summer to autumn to winter...my fabric choices have definitely moved to neutral!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite holiday inspiration is music. Particularly traditional music, as in "A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols" (Choir of King's College Cambridge), or "Messiah" (Handel). Sublime. Uplifting. Joyous!!
ReplyDeleteChristmas trees inspire me - sooo many different shapes & sizes & awesome decorations. Great blog hop post - thanks.
ReplyDeleteI think everything inspires at this time of year! Every blog, tv show, magazine, etc.
ReplyDeleteI'd LOVE to win some FG fabric! Thanks for the opportunity!
I love looking at other quilters Christmas projects, always inpires me to get mine done! thanks for the chance, your fabrics are so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by antique postcards, rich colors, and a variety of textures. Somehow it seems like my creative thoughts always turns to stockings this time of year, maybe because they remind me of the joys of giving and receiving.
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration comes from the Christmas and holiday decorations that we have compiled and collected as a family over the years. I don't take out the same decorations every year -- I go through our collection and pull out the ones that inspire me at that very moment! That way we don't end up with alot of clutter -- instead we can enjoy our memories attached to each decoration. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love to walk into a store and see all the Christmas trees. There is a particularly cute independent garden shop not far from our house that turns into a Christmas fairy land.
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration comes from my Mom who is no longer with us. She was always the festive type, and I try to carry it down the line. Between my sister and I we try to keep the holiday traditions going.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance.
I love looking at magazines and store with themed Christmas trees for inspiration each year. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteShawn In Michigan
These blog hops inspire me!
ReplyDeleteI start getting inspired by the scent of the Christmas tree! Then I put on the Christmas cd's and start baking.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by nature. Pinecones, holly, red berries, evergreen and all things natural.
ReplyDeleteGee, it's hard to decide exactly what inspires me --- there are so many things that put my brain into gear. I'm going to say the lights on outdoor trees. We live in cold, snowy climate and seeing those lights sparkle brightens my world.
ReplyDeleteI love the red and green quilts. I always have one to make on my list it seems. Oh for more time! The kids react to it all always is amazing to me. THe innocence of it all. I can't get enough FG fabric in my life. Thanks for the opportunity to win some more.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays.
Mary
I'm inspired by the extra time I have with my family. janet
ReplyDeleteMany things inspire me-displays in stores, Christmas carols, red and green quilts, the Creche set up in front of hometown Churches, white snow falling and the kindness of strangers. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by my favorite Christmas music and all the beautiful Christmas fabrics that come out each year. Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite inspiration is the Christmas music and the weather. What a great give-a-way. jillfroelich@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWe live in rural Montana and have lots of evergreen trees on our property, so we trudge through the snow and cut our tree from our own ranch.
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration comes from the joy and anticipation I see in childrens eyes at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteI love the snow and the winter colors of the sky this time of the year. Beautiful to look at but I just want to stay inside and quilt!
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Hi Kaari!
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration is the first community Christmas Concert! Lots of lovely voices singing new and traditional carols and songs for Christmas! It makes my heart all soft and mushy, full of Love and Peace and Joy and Giving! Inspires me for Christmas shopping, cooking, making gifts for my special someones! Your fabric also does that for me!
Thanks for the Giveaway!
Take care, Leslie
I'm inspired by the smells of the season. The pine scent of the Christmas tree, the heavenly smell of cookies baking and the scent in the air before a snowfall. It's all wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSnow and the music are inspiring to me this time of year!
ReplyDeletethis time of year I am inspired by the weather. As it turns cold I just want to work on a beautiful warm quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love christmas lights in my house. I think it's inspiring !
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(marika_ouellet(at)hotmail(dot)com)
I love ALL things French General...LOVE your fabrics and can not wait until January for your new line to come out!
ReplyDeleteLove this hop!
Tee
Music is the biggest inspiration for me at this time. I love Christmas music.
ReplyDeleteI draw much inspiration from Quilting Blogs. Hopping around to see what is new and gathering an abundance of "inspiration". Only problem is - my to do list is getting mighty long. :)
ReplyDeleteOh well, Dream on!
Classic Reds, Old Greens, and Winter Whites - I could make a beautiful stocking for my son. His birthday is on Christmas day! :)
Coming up on 27 years ago - we were blessed with a beautiful baby boy, who is still our pride and joy.
Hope I win :)
Cathy Byrd
I'm inspired by all of the pretty decorated houses in Christmas magazines!
ReplyDeleteHandel's Messiah always inspires me, especially when the trumpets start to play! Thanks for the giveaway and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMary
Snow really inspires me to think holiday! Since we have moved south of the Mason-Dixon though, I have to find that inspiration in music and friends...and the wonderful fabrics from Moda...wish they were available near me.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired my my family. They always look forward to a handmade gift from me. My kids are both boys in their thirties so it means alot to me that they would appreciate what I make.
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely recipe and pattern. I love stars! I adore Moda fabric!
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration is the sparkle in kids' eyes. It brings excitement and hope for a renewed Christmas spirit.
Thanks for the chance to win more Moda fabric.
Love,
Mary
It's all about the Christmas music for me, when I am baking, decorating, wrapping, or sewing gifts I have to have that festive music in the background!
ReplyDeletei think my favorite holiday inspiration is the music and lights. they're peaceful and cheerful and just make me happy.
ReplyDeleteyou know, in all the time that i've been a quilter, i've never made a Christmas quilt for my own home. i think this fabric bundle would be the perfect start! thanks for the chance to win.
Music gets me going for the Christmas season. I have a special box of Christmas CDs that comes out the day after Thanksgiving and I play all my favorites for the month. I often time working on a project with a CD - once the CD is over I need to get up and do something else - gets my legs stretched and gets me revitalized for the final steps of the Christmas planning!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many things to inspire us at this time of year but I would have to be my wonderful grandchildren. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration is my grand kids- they are what gets me finishing things this time of year!
ReplyDeleteMusic starts me off then anything can - a tree, a card, pictures, colors...they all have a play in my inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by magazines and books ... and change to see what I see there to fit my own style!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
Greetings from germany
Hildy
hildy@ebertzeder.de
I'm normally in a funk during the holiday's - don't really like this time of year much. But this year is different since we now have a 16 month old granddaughter and you can now relive this time through her eyes. We've actually put up a tree and have some decorations, only because of her. Thanks for the recipe and chance to win.
ReplyDeletemusic and nature are my inspiration! I love that i live in an area with lots of seasonal changes. thanks for the beautiful giveaway! love crepes too!
ReplyDeleteI get so much inspiration from these wonderful blogs! And the blog hops are great. Thanks for the recipe and pattern!
ReplyDeleteI think the music and decorations inspires me. thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love the silvers and blues of the winter season. They are usually inspiring for a project or two. Of course, Christmas fabrics can usually inspire a little creativity....
ReplyDeleteFunny you should ask that question because your photo of red toile trim, berries on a stem, and rolls of Christmasy red chenille yarn has inspired me to decorate. I have been procrastinating and worrying that I'd never feel the urge deck my halls! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis time of the year just makes me want to give more to those less fortunate and watch the joys people have and have that warm, fuzzy feeling inside!
ReplyDeleteJanet Kay
Thank you for giving us a chance to win some gorgeous fabric!!! I'm definitely inspired by all the Christmas carols playing everywhere you go! I pull out my Christmas cd's early and start enjoying them! I've even printed out the lyrics to some of the more obscure carols-- because I want to be able to sing along! Music fills my heart with joy! :-)
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by the altuism of others
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by the old and new holiday decorations I have acquired over the years, from the egg Santa ornament that I made in kindergarten to the Apollo Lunar Lander ornament. I love this time of year because the house is so festive with the garland with white and red holly lights that we hang from the picture rail and all the decorations. There's nothing better than relaxing in the front room with only the lights from the garland and Christmas trees.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by the wonderful music of the season.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by nature. THanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletetraditions inspire me. They always bring you back at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteI like your block very much.
ReplyDeleteWhite twinkling lights inspire me this year!
I am inspired by a sparkling decorated christmas tree :)
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by Christmas music. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by Christmas trees in the specialty shops. So many ideas.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by Christmas music. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love to sit and watch the lights on the Christmas tree while the room is dark. I also love the music at Christmas time. It fills my heart and I sing along-when no one else is around, of course.
ReplyDeleteStars inspire me. Red inspires me. Old Christmas Songs. And of course, French General anything.
ReplyDeleteSnow and good friends inspire me.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by the smells, sounds and sights of Christmas. What is better than smiling people, colorful decorations, peppermint and cinnamon and pine scents surrounded by heavenly choirs??
ReplyDeleteI love to be inspired by Holiday music! It is so peaceful and wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by family. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by children, lights & music....THANKS!
ReplyDeleteMy holiday inspiration usually comes from everybody else! I love perusing the craft stores and getting inspired by their displays. Mine don't usually come out like theirs, but I love them anyway. :)
ReplyDeleteThis season, I'm inspired by Christmas music, colorful gift wrap, and the contrast between warmth indoors and cold without. :) Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by my family and friends during the holidays. There is so much talent and creativity to be found amongst them and we all enjoy sharing our talents with each other - from my daughter who bakes wonderful cookies to a friend who makes jewelry from dyed pumpkin seeds.
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What inspires me ... watching the snow fall , traditional Christmas music, my family and all the creative people who are so generous in sharing their arts.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by the smell of pine needles and the lovely collage you put together today.
ReplyDeletemy favorite holiday inspirations? babies. my babies and baby Jesus. that's it... that's what Christmas is all about for me. family and God. =)
ReplyDeletemy inspirtation come from my grandmother this was her favorite holiday
ReplyDeleteOne holiday inspiration are the colorful berries on trees and bushes this time of year. Especially beautiful with the backdrop of white snow.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason cinnamon really inspires me this time of year. Not sure it is the smell or the sticks or what but I made several cute cookie cutter ornaments this year with cinnamon and rick-rack and homespun. I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by music, scentsy wax melting in my home... the snow outside and the sound of my kids playing in the house! It's a perfect setting to get some quilting done and writing those Christmas cards!
ReplyDeleteOur family gets inspired for the Christmas Holiday by making cut out cookies and decorating them..even as the girls are in their twenty's, then we all put up the tree and decorations. Thanks for sharing, Karin E:)
ReplyDeleteThis time of year can be such a hustle and bustle to get everything done and ready for the big day. But my greatest inspiration is the real reason for the season. The birth of Christ. There would be no celebrating if it was not for Him. Thanks so much for your very generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration is Starbucks Christmas Blend. It is the only Starbucks coffee I like, I love it so much I want to drink it all day and I run on less sleep around this time of the year, so it helps my brain to work. ;)
ReplyDeleteI think seeing all the beautiful colors of Christmas, the whites and silver and gold, the reds and greens is very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWow, tough one, as I love everything about Christmas, except perhaps the traffic and crowds while trying to shop! I've always loved snowflakes,red and green quilts, Christmas music, and of course seeing different ways to decorate trees. Thank you for the chance to start another Christmas quilt!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by music and just about everything I see regarding this time of year! Love, love,love the festive decorated homes, scenes, tables, etc.
ReplyDeleteLove your fabrics, too!
The Christmas lights on the tree is what inspires me. Having just that iluminating the room brings home the Christmas feeling like nothing else. thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteMusic is my holiday inspiration! I start listening to Christmas music in October each year!
ReplyDeleteWhen I need a little inspiration I try to put on some upbeat Christmas music...Thanks so much for the opportunity. LOVE your fabric!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite holiday inspiration comes once my tree in put up. After that, it just feels like Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThe pine trees around me right now are inspiring, with a coating of snow...gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMaking a wreath, getting the house decorated, the cold weather and the glorious Handel's Messiah playing!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and thank you for the giveaway!
I am inspired by many Christmasy things but I think beginning to make my Christmas ornaments for my friends is the most exciting before Christmas inspiration. My quilt group & I share ideas and time and love all the fellowship and tales that go with it! Friends and busy times with hands & heart are the way to go!
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Holiday Inspiration!!!???? SNOW! Have you ever REALLY looked at a single snowflake? They are stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely block and recipe. Favorite insirations--uplifting music and beautiful light displays.
ReplyDeleteChristmas music and snow.
ReplyDeleteMy Christmas inspiration usually comes from Christmas music. I start listening in October.
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Inspiration comes from many places but mainly my children. They are still at an age when they get so excited about Christmas not just getting but giving.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Christmas inspiration has to be Christmas Carols. They really put me in the Christmas Spirit!
ReplyDeleteI am always inspired by Christmas Music. It just makes me so happy and uplifts my spirit. My favorite line from a Christmas Movie is in Elf when he says "The greatest way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." because it is!!!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing all the wonderful decorations all over blogland. Very inspiring! Thanks for the opportunity to win!=)
ReplyDeleteI love to check out old Country Living books from the library for inspiration. The decor is always classic.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by the tiwnkle of the lights, the beautiful music, the scents of the season and all of the greenery with red berries! I love your beautiful fabric designs! Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by reading other bloggers and all of the prep that they are doing! Suddenly, I don't have enough Christmas Quilts, runners, mug rugs, etc!!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by holiday music and all the beautiful decorations and lights. Thanks for a chance at this wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
I would love to win some beautiful holiday fabrics!
ReplyDeleteTahnk you, Jeanne
My inspiration comes from everything at this time of year....be it decorations in the stores to seeing all the beautiful decorated houses. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMy holiday inspriation are my two little Granddaughters. They are amazed by all the decorations and lights. Thank you for the chance in your giveaway and the pattern and delicious sounding recipe. And a Merry Christmas to you ~
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration is shopping on black friday as it puts me into the Christmas mood. Thanks for the great giveaways.
ReplyDeletemy inspiration is the best gift we have been given (grandchildren). Four of eight grandchildren will spend the night Friday. I'm hustling to get all the decorations up. I love to see their little faces when they first come in the house at Christmas. Lots of laughing, ooing, and ahhhing. They want me to tell them the stories of the ornaments on my tree. (like your daddy made that ornament when he was in 2nd grade), etc.
ReplyDeleteOf course they also want to shake the presents Nanny and Poppy have for them.
it's amazing that they can spend several hours laying on the floor quietly while the Christmas train goes round and round under the tree.
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I love your French General giveaways! The music and the colors and the evergreens and, well, everything about the season inspires me. Thank you for being a part of the Moda Designer Blog Hop! Kd
ReplyDeleteI just love the colors of the season--color, color, and more color.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway!
ReplyDeleteRed is my favourite colour and I've never felt at ease with using non traditional colours at Christmas
I am inspired by all random acts of kindness - being in a grateful spirit and loving nature is the perfect place to be. Love everything French General and Kaari Meng because it just makes me happy. All I want for Christmas is a box of holiday fabric from French General and Moda. Judy C in NC
ReplyDeleteInspired by the blogs and how everyone decorates. Also, paging through holiday magazines.
ReplyDeleteDarlis
I am inspired by children - my grandchildren in particular. Just watching the wonder in their eyes as they sing Christmas songs and hymns and talk about Jesus and Santa. Because kids do that - talk about both yet seem to understand the importance of Christ and the silliness of Santa. They are 5 and under so everything is so special to them.
ReplyDeleteYour block is wonderful and I do love crepes. Have a very, Merry Christmas!
Thank you for the block & recipe. I look forward to trying them. I find Christmas music & all the houses decorated with lights very inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by my quilting group's Xmas party where we swap handmade gifts. There's always something new to look at.
ReplyDeleteThe first real snowfall is my inspiration. Boy did we get it this year. Here in northwestern Wisconsin we got 5 inches of heavy wet snow. It's still hanging in the trees and it's absolutely beautiful! We are living in a Christmas Card for sure. It's a signal to just slow down, enjoy the beauty in life, and to get cozy. I love it. I love your fabric, red is my favorite color too. I would sure love to win some, what a treat that would be.
ReplyDeleteI'm continually inspired by the number of people who give to the food banks and other charitable causes even though they don't always have very much themselves. Great giveaway, love those French General reds.
ReplyDeleteI think living in Minnesota, the weather inspires me. When everything is covered with a fresh layer of clean white snow it inspires some holiday decorating and baking, for sure!
ReplyDeleteKaren in Breezy Point
I am inspired by all my Christmas decorations as I unpack them and start hanging them all around the house. I have decorations and ornaments I made 40 years ago when I first got married. There's a little bit of every kind of craft.
ReplyDeleteRed is my favorite color all the time. I love the classic Christmas music and The Polar Express movie, and children. I love your fabric and I'm looking forward to next years designs. Great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy children are my inspiration! Even though they are grown now and off on their own. They come home for christmas and that inspires me to do everything from major cleaning to baking and decorating.I wouldn't do without them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fun post and chance at the giveaway. I think I may have to make some peppermint hot cocoa after seeing yours :) My favorite holiday inspiration is the snow that typically is covering our ground and trees this time of year. I love how peaceful everything looks in a soft coat of glistening white.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I love the music and seem to be inspired by it the most.
ReplyDeleteI get Christmas inspiration when the tree is up and the beautiful lights are inspiring. Thanks for your giveaway opportunity! Lana D.
ReplyDeleteMy brother was always a big inspiration for me! He was a florist and this was his busiest time of year. Despite always working to the eleventh hour on Christmas eve, creations were always flowing from his fingers, and his attention to the smallest detail was immense! Despite the stress the holidays can bring, Jerry whistled Christmas songs and was always kind! He was a true Santa Claus; bringing joy to children and adults alike!
ReplyDeleteJulie B.
I do love the Christmas music and lights. But Christmas fabric is especially inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration comes from the historical village that I live near. They do everything the way it was done in the late 1800s and early 1900s....everything from the cooking, to the way they decorate the house and tree. I love it!
ReplyDeleteChristmas lights and music inspire me. So do the faces of young kids as they anticipate the fun of the season because we all have young kids inside us.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
Stacy
Freshly fallen snow inspires me.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! Thanks for the chance to win some of your yummy fabric.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte S.
The traditional Christmas songs..I start playing them in November to give the inspiration to start making my shopping and cooking lists!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by what I read and see in all the blogs. I am an admirer of your fabrics and books, as are both of my girls, so I know I can never go wrong if I make them something of yours.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by store windows and decor. I love to go into stores at Christmas and see all the festivity!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite holiday inspiration is Christmas Eve service at church.
ReplyDeleteThe Music!!! I love Christmas music and play it for many weeks before and after. I especially enjoy it as I put up my Christmas garden with all the miniature houses and lights.
ReplyDeleteMy holiday inspiration is driving around looking at the christmas lights. Thank you for this chance to win. Take care and God bless, Cory
ReplyDeleteFavorite holiday inspirations (1) Johnny Mathis xmas carols, (2) my boys
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MY INSPIRATION OFTEN COMES FROM THE BEAUTY OF WINTER AROUND ME!
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ♥
I am inspired by Christmas carols and beautiful Christmas quilts. Thank you for the generous giveway and Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the terrific giveaway. I am inspired by a fresh snowfall and Christmas music.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by the excitement of the children, the lights, the music. It is just a magical season. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the recipe and quilt block. I am inspired by my Christmas Village. It is all white and I use white lights and snow. If I put it out first I am ready to continue decorating.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by Christmas music & children's church programs. They always put me in the perfect Christmas spirit. Love all of your reds & would be thrilled to win them.
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration comes from country holiday decorating, christmas carols and baking.
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite holiday inspiration is family. My daughter usually just can't wait to decorate. :)
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by the color red. I love to blend it with other colors at this time of year be they neutral or bright. I love working red into non-holiday items to give a holiday look.
ReplyDeleteThe lights are my inspiration
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration comes from all the books and magazines I have saved -hoarded - over the years. But I only start to look through them when I hear the first Christmas music being played in the supermarket. It's why i am always a year behind in making anything. The quilt I started a week ago is for next Christmas!
ReplyDeleteTaking a deep breath, and getting into the moment..aware of my surroundings especially in the garden or under the sky..I want to take a little piece of the beauty and add to my own endevours. Thanks for adding yours.
ReplyDeleteChristmas music inspires me ! Thanks for a chance at this great give-away !
ReplyDeleteThe colours of Christmas are an inspiration to me. Red green and gold, so much you can do with them.
ReplyDeleteI love Christmas music. It really inspires me to get busy, and ready for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteI get inspiration from blogs and Pinterest. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI like to drive around with my family and check out all the light displays...very beautiful..very inspiring.
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This time of year I'm always inspired my the memory of my Mom. She always made our Christmas so magical. Thanks for the block pattern and the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by the love of family and friends at Christmas and looking forward to being together.
ReplyDeleteLiving for five years in Helsinki, Finland, I am very inspired by the scandinavian simplicity and decorating mostly with red and white.
ReplyDeleteJana in Prague, Czech Republic
I love to drive around and see all the holiday lights
ReplyDeleteLove the Christmas music. Listen to it every chance I can. There are so many great songs.
ReplyDeleteChristmas music. Ilove to listen to it, and do every chance I can.
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the wonderful giveaway - Happy Christmas to us all! My favorite holiday inspiration has got to be all the wonderful music. It definitely gets me smiling. Music, hot cider, and The Bishops Wife and I'm a happy camper.
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Fresh greenery w/berries in the urns on my porch and front door and of course beautiful Christmas Quilts. ~ Jody R.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things that is most inspirational to me is the Moravian star.
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I am inspired by anything with a star. It sums up Christmas for me and they are used in so many quilts!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pattern & recipe. I hope I win!
This year I was inspired by a nautical theme. My tree is decorated with seashells, starfish and sandollars.
ReplyDeleteI love Christmas so just about everything is inspiring to me this time of year. Any pretty thing I see makes me want to decorate, bake, and create pretty things. I'm so grateful you find your inspirations to create beautiful fabric, so I can be inspired to make great quilts. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteChristmas music , blogs, nature, and a toasty fire in the fireplace inspire me.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Paula
My favorite inspiration is my grand children making their Christmas wish lists. I love seeing their happy and eager faces as they dream of what would make them happy. I get happy just thinking about it.
ReplyDeletePat H.
I am inspired by the colors and smells of the season.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by so many things-nature, music, decorations, quilts, fabric!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by holiday quilts and music.
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Christmas colors inspire me this time of year. Red and snow white, can't beat it.
ReplyDeleteThe music of the season is my inspiration from standard classics to Trans Siberian Orchestra.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe, block and the fun blog hop.
Merry Christmas!
I love the music! Good old-fashioned Christmas carols!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite holiday inspirations are all of the amazing blogs I visit. Truly fabulous.
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration this year comes from Pinterest. I have spent hours looking at all the wonderful pictures of Christmasy things.
ReplyDeleteThe joy experienced by children always inspires me. And traditional Christmas carols and hymns - we listen while decorating, writing cards to send, wrapping gifts, etc.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe and the block pattern and thanks for sharing your wonderful fabric!!
Mary B., oklahoma
I am so often inspired by blog hopping whenever I can to see the wonderful ideas from talented bloggers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the block and recipe, too.
Thanks for the chance to win some yummy fabric. I would say my holiday inspiration would come from chocolate: buche, truffes etc.
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My family inspires me. They make some little off-hand comment and my mind just starts to fly!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by all the beautiful holiday music and lights this time of year
ReplyDeleteMy holiday inspiration is the Lords gorgeous nature! Everything from the weather change to migrating birds I only see this time of year! Soft wind on my face, different clouds moving overhead, and the cooler temperature. Which means :) I now pull-out my homemade quilts; make new & differnt table runners or place mats for us & family. And like you, the hot mug I'm holding with a warm winter beverage inside. Yummy....and new fabrics to touch & admire :)
ReplyDeleteMy family is my inspiration. I love to make things for them and try to see the joy in their faces in the gifts I give, the food I bring to the table, and the music I put on the player. Everything I do is for them.
ReplyDeletefor me holidays are all about family - I have new triplet grandchildren to enjoy this year.
ReplyDeleteI have to say music is my big inspiration this time of year! Most of the carols we listen to are whimsical and fun which is how we decorate this time of year. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteMy mother's love is my inspiration. She's been gone for many Christmas' now, but the way she made everyone feel special will be with me forever. Thanks for the great giveaway & fun week with Moda designers.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by the first snow that coats the trees and anything made from fresh greens.
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration comes from Christmas' past. I love anything and everything vintage. Lately I've been doing alot of paper crafts using vintage graphics.
ReplyDeleteMy holiday inspiration is when the stuff starts coming out in stores. Of course I don't pay it any attention until the day after Halloween at the earliest, but it definitely gets the wheels a turnin!
ReplyDeleteTo get inspired for the season, I like to look at pictures from past Christmas's-not only is it fun but it helps me remember where I put all the decorations!!
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The Christmas season inspires me. My favorite quilts are Christmas themed.
ReplyDeleteI have a house full of them, but I just can't get enough. I'm always planning the next one. The process of making them brings me so much joy throughout the year.
just taking a break from decorating to check my favorite blogs. Christmas music inspires me (AFTER Thanksgiving)!
ReplyDeleteFor me, seeing the joy and excitement on the kids' faces is inspirational to me. It reminds me of when I was a kid, and the sense of awe and excitement that I used to feel about the holidays.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Your crepe recipe looks great!
I am inspired by many things this time of year: music, photos, generosity of strangers, blogs online, the weather. The ideas sparkle down like snow, unexpected and bright. :) Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy most inspirational item is my nativity set. I love putting it out and will love sharing it with my grandson by telling him the story of why Christmas is so important. With the frost on the outside, it is warm on the inside where I know the Birth of Our Lord is what is most important. Thank you also for the give-away. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteMy Christmas inspiration has to be the BEAUTIFuL Northwest where I live. The amazing evergreen forests, the slate gray winter sea, and the fabulous snow-capped peaks all work their way into my quilts.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by kitchy retro holiday decorations like stuffed Christmas trees, faux-patchwork stuffed ornaments, wooden toy ornaments, and as always, owls. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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