This is the day for giving thanks, and I am truly thankful that you are taking a moment to join me here. I am blessed to be living close to my parents and we are all in relatively good health. I am starting the day with the sour cream coffee cake that has always been served for a holiday breakfast and the parade on in the background while I sew. Later we will have the traditional feast of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. How are you spending the day?

Ready, Set, Decorate

One of my co-workers says she always likes to take the day-after shift because the office is generally quiet and she can decorate her workspace. Since we are now remote, we agreed to have a video chat and share some of our favorite holiday decorations. I will be getting out my Santa collection.

Do you have special holiday quilts? I used the Turning Twenty pattern and a variety of holiday fabric to make this Christmas quilt. We will enjoy our winter evenings cuddled under it on the couch.

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Last year, I made a quilted tree skirt (read the blog post here) and then didn’t put up a tree! Such a Scrooge attitude, I know. I will do better this year, I promise! And I have a new stocking to hang – which reminds me to get busy on its partners.

Gratitude List

But before we dive headlong into the winter holidays, let’s spend a few more minutes giving thanks. Here is my list of five gratitudes:

1. quilting friends
2. freedom to enjoy my craft
3. good health
4. my daughter’s increasing independence
5. beauty found in nature

Your Turn!

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It’s a lovely break in my day to visit everyone and see your fabulous creations! Thanks for being part of the True Blue Crew each week.