The Twelve Days of Quilts

Perfectionism has robbed all kinds of joy from my life. I am tossing perfectionism behind me in order to complete all kinds of things I would otherwise have given up knowing I could not do them perfectly. For instance, I wanted to tell a quilt story on each of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Well, that didn't happen. I still have several quilts left, and today is Christmas Day 12. So, I will continue the quilts right on into Epiphany!

A note to those who have asked about the observance of The Twelve Days of Christmas in our home. Because today is Day 12, the wise men from our crèche will make their way from the piano to the dining table. They will not arrive at the crèche until tomorrow, the celebration of the Epiphany. Tomorrow we will celebrate the Star of Wonder and the arrival of the Wise Men in Bethlehem.

Today's quilt brings a smile to my face. I don't know why,

I just love it.

I love to have a dash of beauty on my dining table. However, I do not like to spend crazy amounts of money on tablecloths. My ideal table would reflect the beauty of both the seasonal and liturgical year. Perhaps that is why I love this tablecloth.

Spring 2006 Breakfast

It reflects the brightness of Spring and provides the basis for an explosion of joy at Easter.

I have a delightful satisfaction in its procurement, as well. This quilt was not made for a table. It is a simple, store bought baby blanket. I found it in a pile of baby blankets at a resale for kids' clothing. I think I paid $5.00 for it! It was March when the sale occurred, and my Easter tablecloth jumped right out at me. I was thrilled.

Easter 2007

Spring 2006

This quilt begged for a little naked baby photo,too. Mama loves you, Josiah. I promise I won't show this to your buddies (unless they are reading this blog!).