4th of July quilts, pillows and decorations

Summer is the perfect time to decorate in pretty red, white and blue. Last year a quilting friend gave me a pack of layer cakes in red, white and blue. I almost immediately pieced this cute top and put it away for a few months. With 4th of July coming up so fast, it is time to finish this beauty.  I decided on the panto "curls" and the binding needs to go on next.

Pretty light colored cream fabric from my stash for the backing.

I made these buntings from leftover red, white and blue fabric. A red quilt and pillows on the bench to brighten up the entryway.

A few red with polka dots bows here and there in the living room.

I had a few layer cakes left and used  them in another string of buntings.

I changed out the scrapbook paper with a cute red, white and blue star paper.

I made this cute little flag pillow. 

I had 2 extra blocks leftover from the quilt and made 2 more pillows. It didn't take me long to end up with 10 pillows...can you tell I love pillows. I make covers and use the same pillow inserts.

I turned some of the pillows for a different look.

I used the same wreath all the time and just change the ribbon and flowers.

The blue wreath and blue pillows with the red geraniums perfect for summer.

Gardening is my other passion after quilting and decorating. I planted these red knockout roses a few years ago and thy are so pretty in the garden.

One of my new roses, a red roe with whit stripes. 

Back to my quilting room, I hope I can get the binding on before the weekend. 

Wishing you all a wonderful summer and thank you very much for stopping by.

Smiles,

Millie

Christmas quilts, pillows and decorations

I like to share my Christmas quilts, pillows, and decorations...I enjoy decorating for the Christmas season. In the entryway I have a small little Christmas tree, green ribbon wreath, and red pillows I made last year.

I wrapped green ribbon around a Styrofoam wreath which is a very simple, fast, and inexpensive decoration to make. I keep my red and white pillows on the little bench until after Valentine's Day.

I bought this green candle and used it during the fall season with the idea to use it during Christmas too. It was such a mess and so hard to clean the wax...only a small Christmas tree without a candle on the table for this season.

My little Christmas tree has a Santa theme with Santas and his clothes.

This is my Christmas mantel and coffee table.

I changed out the orange leaves and pumpkins for red and green Christmas bulbs.

I replaced my orange painted letters that spelled "fall" with red painted "noel" letters. I bought unfinished wood letters and painted them with craft paint.

I have 3 red and white quilts and a few red and white pillows in the living room. I made all my red and white quilts and pillow with red fabric and decided not to use Christmas fabric. I use these quilts and pillows for Valentine's Day and also during the summer for the 4th of July.

I just finished my small scrappy red and white square quilt just in time to enjoy it during the Christmas season. I would love to make a pink and white quilt for Valentine's Day.

I wish you all a wonderful time and I hope you enjoyed my very simple Christmas home.

Smiles,

Millie