Well now the holidays are over and the gifts have been opened and I am happy to report that my efforts in the Mom Cave were successful. Lots of happy recipients! I had such fun making the gifts and having a stress free Christmas in the process. Much thanks to my sister Nancy for motivating me and reminding me how much fun it can be to be quilting and sewing again!
Thought I would share pictures of the things that I made that kept me away from the blogs for a while since they have now been gifted and are no longer a secret! Hope you enjoy seeing them!
table toppers
wall hanging and table mat
potholders
another rag quilt for my son-in-law
and a rag quilt for my daughter
pillows for my granddaughter with fabric from her Dad’s birth country of Laos. She was thrilled to have them!
Another quilt for daughter-in-law.
table topper( I made four of these altogether!
This is my silly son, putting his rag quilt over his head when I was going to take the picture! lol
I think you can get the idea of why I had so much fun and why I had very little time for blogging since Thanksgiving. Can’t wait to get going on the next projects! Lots of ideas! I am so thankful that God blessed me with the ability and desire to create things with my hands and sewing machine and the myriad of other sewing tools. I love giving gifts that I have put a part of myself into, whether it be in creating a handmade item or finding just the perfect gift that I know will be a blessing to the recipient. What a joy it is to me to see a person enjoy what they have received. Making others happy—a great gift from God that I never want to lose sight of.
2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV
7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
I hope everyone had a very wonderful Christmas season with many blessings!
Elaine's Random Thoughts 
I’m very impressed, Elaine. You’re multi-talented. Glad you had a good time too.
Thank you Richard!
Beautiful work, Elaine. Since my wife also makes lots of things herself I appreciate how much work and love goes into each item. But the smiles are all worth it. God Bless your talent and gifts.
Thank you George!
Beautiful work Elaine. I can now see why you have been off from the blogging world for some time. The joy is that your effort was appreciated. I thank your sister for the encouragement because the bible says that, ”Iron sharpens Iron”. May the blessings and joy of 2015 never depart from you and yours in the name of Jesus Christ. If I may ask Elaine, have you heard of Skye? I sent her an email but no response because it is quit a long time that I did not read any of her comment to any blog neither any post from her.
Thank you Henry for your sweet comments. I will be sure to pass on your comments to my sister also. Skye is doing well and hopefully she will be back to the blogs some day soon. I will pass on to her that you inquired about her.
Thank you so much for the promise to pass on my inquiring about her. God’s blessings to you and your love ones 😆
You’re welcome Henry. Happy and blessed new year to you and your family as well.
Well done Elaine. As a sewer and quilter I appreciate the hours and work that have gone into these gifts. They are just beautiful.
Thank you so much! 🙂