Sunday, November 15, 2015

Christmas in my Heart


I love Christmas! To think that the Creator of the universe would send His Son, would stoop to become a helpless baby, because He loved me and you and He would rather die than live without us - that's something to celebrate!  Emmanuel - God with us!
Spoiler alert: if my family is reading this - no peeking!
This year is our first year without Granny.  I have her button tins and am making special ornaments for all the grandkids and great grand kids. I made these ones up in less than 1/2 hour,  and didn't even make a dent in the button pile.  I still need to add a poem to the back of each ornament (but it's only half written) and add a hanger. 
I have a whole lot of sewing plans for Christmas but haven't started those yet.  I do have my kitchen decorating almost finished - I started early because I have a couple tea parties planned and have the time n now. Thanksgiving decor is up in the living room. 
Hope you enjoy my pictures!  Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Thanksgiving! 7am special update - I didn't realize it but November 16th is officially  Button Day-rather fitting  for my project! 

I'm posting from my phone so can not put up the raffle copter thingy but if you stop over at our wonderful head elf Marian's blog, www.seamstobesew.com   you can enter to win a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop! There's a prize everyday and Marian has  a free pattern for you too! For even more entries visit the other elves: 

Okay my blogger app is not cooperating  :( and won't let me add the links - please stop at Marian's to visit the others www.seamstobesew.com 

  Monday, November 16

A Stitch In Time

Apple Avenue Quilts

From This To That

Just Let Me Quilt

Quilting Affection Blog

Kwilt Krazy


Tuesday, November 17

Just Because Quilts

Words & Stitches

Feather Your Nest

Patchwork Breeze

Quilt In Piece


Wednesday, November 18

Pink Doxies

Schoolhouse Quilts

Morning Glory

In Stitches and Seams

Moose Stash Quilting


Thursday, November 19

Meadowbrook

Tea Time Creations

Selina Quilts

Living My Dream

Seams To Be Sew 


   

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69 comments:

  1. AnitaNovember 16, 2015 at 4:09 AM

    A Merry Christmas to you, too!

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  2. Teatime CreationsNovember 16, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    What wonderful treasures your button hearts will become. Special memories of a special person. Thank you for sharing this idea.

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  3. cookieNovember 16, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    Pretty awesome to have a jump on the decorating for Christmas! What an inspiration!

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  4. BetsyNovember 16, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    Beautiful idea and lovely decor

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  5. Amanda BestNovember 16, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    Good luck on your Christmas sewing plans! Merry Christmas!
    my email is: bestbelle2010@aol.com

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  6. Carol- Beads and BirdsNovember 16, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    These ornaments will be heirlooms. Before my best friend died she gifted her button collection to me. I made each of her daughters a button brooch from them. They often mention how much they cherish the pins because it brings back memories of when they played with her collection.

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  7. DorianNovember 16, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    What a sweet thing to make with all those buttons. I'm sure your family will love them.

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  8. Patty November 16, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Nice use for all of those buttons!

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  9. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 16, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    Great idea!!! Lovely pictures too.

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  10. Stitchin At HomeNovember 16, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    Wonderful way to use those buttons.

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  11. AllisonNovember 16, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    So many terrific projects! I love how you've used the buttons.

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  12. Jane's QuiltingNovember 16, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    Buttons, buttons, everywhere. What a wonderful idea and it will keep Granny close through the holidays with everyone.

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  13. CarolNovember 16, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful photos! The hearts decorated with buttons are cool--what a great idea, and something my young grandchildren could make too! Thanks for sharing your heart-felt Christmas thoughts and photos!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 16, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    You have been busy. Merry Christmas.

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  15. Danette November 16, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    I'm trying to sew my presents for Christmas this year also. Hopefully, I will be able to. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net

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  16. Charlene SNovember 16, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    I love the idea of giving unique ornaments to remember a loved one. Merry Christmas.

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  17. Carol SwiftNovember 16, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    Such sweet button ornaments to share with your grandchildren. I'm sure they will treasure them!

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  18. Jen BarnardNovember 16, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Your button ornament idea is brilliant.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  19. genie holtNovember 16, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Nice button collection and great use for the ornaments. I'm having lots of tech problems this morning but maybe its the snow in Arizona! So not typical of here this time of year.

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  20. PatNovember 16, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    Cute ornaments!

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  21. cjmontNovember 16, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    sorry about the loss of your granny; the button ornaments are a sweet way to keep her memory alive.

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  22. Denise :)November 16, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    Your button ornaments are just precious!! I may have to make a couple of these this season!! :)

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  23. Charlene McCainNovember 16, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Your family will cherish these button hearts forever, not just at Christmas but year round. A very special tribute to your loved one. Nice job!

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  24. Needled MomNovember 16, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    The button ornaments are a great idea for Granny's buttons. I also love that spoon tree.

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  25. Vicki HNovember 16, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Your family will love the button ornaments, especially that they had belonged to Granny.

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  26. Anna brownNovember 16, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Love the button idea ty for sharing my grandson might enjoy doing a few for there tree.....happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  27. lalaluuNovember 16, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Great way to repurpose cute buttons!

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  28. mumbird3November 16, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Cute hearts - love buttons!!! :)

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  29. DodyNovember 16, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Merry Christmas! I just love all the decorations. Thank you for sharing!
    Dmac5958ataoldotcom

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  30. CalicojoanNovember 16, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Ohhhhh tea parties! That sounds delightful! What fun for the holidays!

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  31. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DINovember 16, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    I love buttons and just love what you made with them--
    thanks-smiles, diane

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  32. Kwilt KrazyNovember 16, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Merry Christmas, and what a wonderful way to use those buttons.

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  33. Apple Avenue QuiltsNovember 16, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Love your ornaments! What a nice reminder of your Granny.

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  34. NancyNovember 16, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    What a sweet gift. Your decorating is lovely. A blessed and merry Christmas to you.

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  35. AnelNovember 16, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Gorgeous buttons! What a sweet gift from the heart!! Thanks for sharing!

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  36. legato1958November 16, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Love your buttons hearts! Thanks for sharing some Christmas from your home.
    Susie

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  37. AnonymousNovember 16, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Looks like you have been busy decorating. Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  38. BrendaNovember 16, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    I did a similar thing one year. I had an old quilt that was in tatters that my husband's grandmother had made and I cut it into hearts. I added buttons to each of them from a tin of buttons from his other grandmother. I made them for all the kids and grandchildren. I put a little twine for hangers so they could use them as ornaments.

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  39. Quilting TangentNovember 16, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    Merry Christmas! 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  40. SallyNovember 16, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    A Happy National button Day to you! Cute project and I love the Thomas Kincade pic!

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  41. DawnNovember 16, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    These are a beautiful keepsake, thank you for sharing.

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  42. JANETNovember 16, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Your tea party sounds like fun!

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  43. MissPatNovember 16, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    I'm sure your button ornaments will become treasured items since the come from granny's button jar. Wonderful idea.

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  44. Mary AnnNovember 16, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Love the button ornaments. What a lovely way to remember Granny Thanks for the inspiration.

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  45. AnonymousNovember 16, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    I love what you're doing with the buttons. That is such a special, thoughtful gift, and one to be cherished forever. She'll be with the family every Christmas through her buttons and your ornaments, and so will you. Thanks for sharing your idea.

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  46. Sarah@123quiltNovember 16, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    I love that you are using Granny's buttons to make special ornaments for the family. I'm sure they will be treasured.

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  47. Lisa EnglandNovember 16, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    I have so many old buttons, I really ought to try this!

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  48. AnonymousNovember 16, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    I visited, thank you
    Carole Corn

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  49. LauraNovember 16, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Lots of very sweet projects. Love the buttons!

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  50. Joan H.November 16, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Thanks for sharing. Beautiful ideas.

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  51. wendyNovember 16, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    What a great idea for the buttons. My mom still has my grandmother's button tin. I hope to acquire it when she is done with it. Love old buttons!

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  52. In stitches and seamsNovember 16, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    I see your hearts are all buttoned up..:0)
    sew cute
    in stitches

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  53. Cynthia Brunz DesignsNovember 16, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing. I really need to get going on my holiday gifts!

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  54. Emily CNovember 16, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    Those are nice! I love the old buttons that remind me of mother of pearl.

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  55. MarianNovember 16, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Christmas is certainly in your heart Bobbi, the button project is very cute, but I really love that Utensil tree and Nutcracker on the mantel. Very cute and unique.

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  56. Tu-Na QuiltsNovember 16, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    You really "buttoned up" some great keepsakes for gifts!

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  57. Just Quilt ItNovember 16, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    What a wonderful idea! Now, that is really a gift from the heart, and they look lovely.

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  58. SewgirlNovember 16, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    What a great way to share your grandmothers button collection! Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

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  59. margaretNovember 16, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    National button day!

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  60. margaretNovember 16, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    National button day!

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  61. Doris Rice, The Quilting QueenNovember 16, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    What a lovely treasured button ornament. Your family will cherish them forever!

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  62. Michele TNovember 16, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    Your button ornaments is such a great idea!!! Love it!!

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  63. @lutzcatsNovember 16, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    Happy Holidays... Your buttons are wonderful.

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  64. LJNovember 16, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    What a wonderful way to celebrate Granny and the heart of Christmas.

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  65. LindaNovember 16, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    Love all of the buttons!!!

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  66. allthingzsewnNovember 17, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    These will be beautiful memories of Grandmother and you. Great heirlooms.

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  67. UnknownNovember 17, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    My grandma kept her buttons in a pickle jar with a slot cut into the top. I have fond memories of looking through the jar for specific buttons when needed. Cyndi D.

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  68. ReneeNovember 17, 2015 at 11:34 PM

    Your button ornaments are such sweet treasures! Lovely.

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  69. MichelleNovember 20, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    Cute use of buttons. Merry Christmas

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