Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Christmas Quilt Show

Sew Cal Gal is up to her old Christmas tricks!

Yup, it’s that time of year again…it’s her annual Christmas Quilt Show…and here I am with no Christmas Quilts to show…BUT I did just finish the ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’ pillow…I wonder if that will do?…or will I get tossed out of the show on my ear?  Shhhh…if you don’t say anything, neither will I and maybe Darlene won’t notice!  It does have a Christmas theme…and it IS a warm pillow…

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Zooming in for a close-up…My girl seems surprised to be in the Show!

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As luck would have it, I found this red and green plaid wool in the remnant bin at JoAnn’s today…SEW I was able to finish this baby off and in plenty of time for Christmas!

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Sorry Rylie…I didn’t mean to wake you…

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We have TWO VERY tired poopies on our hands tonight…must have been that LONG and steep hike up to see Bob Hope’s house this morning..

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FYI~This is a JoAnn Mullaly (JAM) pattern and you can order it from the Country Loft Quilt Shop.  While you are there have a look around…LOTS of eye candy!!

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The pillow is wool applique stitched onto a wool pillow.

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Sew Cal Gal’s Quilt Shows are always lots of fun to enter with lots of Christmas Quilts (and pillows:) to see and tons of inspiration to get you motivate for your next Christmas project…Hurry over now…enter and view…YOU KNOW YOU WANNA!

Before I go I just HAVE to show you Bob Hope’s house which sits high on a mountain overlooking the Palm Springs area…looks like a space ship, doesn’t it!

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Resting…and enjoying the view…

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It took us an hour to get to Bob Hope’s house…see the trail…narrow and zigzags up the side of the mountain…

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You go around one mountain and suddenly see it…perched on top…KING of the Mountain!  Apparently Bob Hope hated this house and used it only for entertaining.  He lived in a modest bungalow in an older subdivision behind Palm springs.

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It was a great hike…a little strenuous at times but definitely worth the view!

Have a Wicked Wednesday and Happy Quilting!~P

Posted by paulette at 7:18 AM

52 comments:

  1. LoriNovember 30, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Your pillow is a perfect entrance to the quilt show!@ LOL

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  2. SandyNovember 30, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Your pillow is adorable!

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  3. CalicojoanNovember 30, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I love wool. Your pillow is oh so cute!

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  4. wannabequilterNovember 30, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Thanks so much for your blog. I check in every morning with my cup of coffee and once I see your post know that all is well in the world and I can get on with my day. You do such beautiful work and I'm in awe of all of your creations. Thanks again.

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  5. WoolenSailsNovember 30, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I love how your pillow came out, perfect design for decorating with. Stalking Bob Hope? LOL

    Debbie

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  6. HeartsdesireNovember 30, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    That plaid fabric is so perfect for your pillow. Excellent job, Paulette. A perfect addition to the quilt show, I think. And what a trek you had to Bob's. Too bad he wasn't still around to welcome you.

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  7. Wilma LeeNovember 30, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Very cute pillow. Enjoyed the view. My son just hiked from Palm Springs to the top of somewhere, lol.

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  8. Paula, the quilterNovember 30, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Well, if you get tossed out of the show, I suppose I should too. My quilt is old: circa 1989. But it is part of my Christmas decorations and I do love it so.

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  9. ShelleyNovember 30, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Love the pillow! Your wool work is always so lovely. Imagine...a house just for entertaining when so many barely have a house to live in!

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  10. JanetNovember 30, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    The pillow is wonderful. Your lady has such a great expression!

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  11. JoannaNovember 30, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Love the pillow and the plaid border. It's the perfect fabric. Your dogs are right where they want to be, aren't they? Very cute.

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  12. LesleyNovember 30, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    The pillow is so beautiful and almost tells a story with the applique. I love it!

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  13. Sandra KayeNovember 30, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    This is avery sweet pillow, great job!! and the babies are just adorable :):) hugs

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  14. NimaNovember 30, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    adorable pillow

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  15. Vroomans' QuiltsNovember 30, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Cute wool pillow. Thank you for sharing your hike.

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  16. AllieNovember 30, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Your pillow is darling! Somehow I can't picture Bob Hope in that house, I wonder why he bought it.

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  17. BarbaraNovember 30, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Awwww, so sweet.

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  18. Sue DaurioNovember 30, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Such a cute pillow. And those tired little puppies are just adorable!!

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  19. LyndaNovember 30, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Your pillow turned out soooo cute!

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  20. SnoodlesNovember 30, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Hey, if you get tossed out, I guess they'll kick me out, too....mine is a tablerunner! LOL Love your pillow!

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  21. KarenNovember 30, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Great to see your lovely wools in the Christmas show. I have enjoyed watching it grow along the way.
    Your pillow is gorgeous.

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  22. Sue and DougNovember 30, 2011 at 8:03 PM

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  23. Sue and DougNovember 30, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    the pillow turned out perfect!!..good luck in the quilt show..I am sure you won't be thrown out!..maybe you will win the prize for the best pillow?
    tired dogs are happy dogs!!..nice work climbing the goat trail!!

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  24. Christine MNovember 30, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Lovely cushion. I love that you've used plaid wool.

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  25. QuiltSueDecember 1, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Your cushion is great and definitely belongs in the show.

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  26. LynetteDecember 1, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Wonderful entry! Touches a chord for me, with two kids off at college. I should make them pillows like this. :D

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  27. sew.darn.quiltDecember 1, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    absolutely delightful!!

    Carolyn

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  28. Carrie P.December 1, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Love your entry for the show.

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  29. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Have a wicked day? LOVE that!!! And I enjoyed the pics of Bob Hope's house..who knew? I won't tell because I love the pillow!!! Especially her sweet face. Glad you shared!

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  30. Nanbon44December 2, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    great job on your pillow

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  31. MaryDecember 2, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Nice wool project, I enjoyed following your progress making it!

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  32. TeresaDecember 2, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Looks festive to me.

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  33. BeckyDecember 2, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful holiday pillow! This one is really cute! Happy Holidays!

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  34. JudiDecember 2, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Nice pillow - I love the fabric you used :)

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  35. JenDecember 2, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Super cute! You have such darling wool prokects!

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  36. JulimondDecember 2, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    very nice

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  37. RachelDecember 3, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Sweet pillow!

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  38. RachelDecember 3, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Awesome pillow! Thanks for sharing!!

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  39. LaurelDecember 3, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    what a fun pillow! i love the subtle plaids...

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  40. HeatherDecember 3, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Great pillow

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  41. maggieDecember 3, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    What a great pillow. Read your blog and had to become a follower! Thanks for sharing.

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  42. JocelynDecember 3, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I love, love, love this pillow Paulette!

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  43. Karen ODecember 3, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Very cute pillow.

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  44. micheleDecember 3, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I spy another spoiled quilting dog!

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  45. MicheleDecember 3, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Great work on the Chrismas pillow :-) Cute dogs too!

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  46. Kelli Fannin QuiltsDecember 3, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I love your pillow! Thanks for sharing it with us. :o) (my lips are sealed-ha)

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  47. Teresa F.December 4, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    your pillow is lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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  48. Barb NDecember 4, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Looks like a home-spun Christmas - great job! And thanks for sharing Bob Hope's house with us - the style is certainly one to be remembered.

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  49. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I love your pillow. Your little girl is so precious.
    SallyKingemail@gmail.com

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  50. Karen December 21, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Really lovely pillows. Love the theme.

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  51. Quilting Chemist (Danette)January 30, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    love your pillow!

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  52. KarenFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    I love, love the "I'll Be Home For Christmas" design.

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