Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Christmas Blocks

Christmas Gift Tags block for Amber - Ringo Pie Bee

Are you guys in some Christmas mode by any chance?
Well I am because my small craft space's got
Christmas fabrics everywhere now that I just finished
two Christmas blocks! They are for Amber in the Ringo Pie
bee. Her theme is all things Christmasy, so I pulled out
all my Christmas-related printed fabrics and had so much
fun sewing with them while singing some Christmas songs ;)
The block above features 6 Christmas gift tags - two for
parents (Amber and her hubby) and four for her four beautiful
children. She has two girls and two boys, so I tried to
have two tags boy-friendly and the other two girl-friendly.

It was so much fun sewing this for Amber. I love reading
Amber's blog partly because she has such a lovely, lovely family.
If you have not read her love story with her husband,
you are missing out! Reading her posts about her husband
is such a great reminder to myself that I need to
treat Joe nicely. Joe loves it when I read a blog like
hers and I am all of a sudden super nice lol.

Amber has given me permission to embroider everyone's
name on this block, but I figured she knows much better
which tag her children will like the best, so I left
four tags without embroidery.


Santa's bored at the Northpole - Ringo Pie Bee

I made two blocks for her because she made two
blocks for me! It made me really happy
so I hope these two will make her happy too.

This block design was based on a house pattern
from a patchwork book from the library.
I modified the window's size (so that the most
adorable Santa designed by Monica would fit in perfectly)
and the chimney's size (so that the super cute cherry
designed by Lori would fit perfectly.)
Here Santa Clause is contemplating happy presents
for Amber's family. 'Hmm.. what would they want this year..?'


Christmas Blocks for Amber - Ringo Pie Bee

Yup Christmas is still three months away.
But we know it will come before we know it!

Oh speaking of Christmas, I will post a tutorial on
the utensil trays in a few weeks, because many people
asked for it! They would make great Christmas gifts
for friends who are setting up a new place, etc :)

Trays in Sew Cherry

Thank you for reading this! Have a great rest of the week :)


Posted by ayumills at 5:50 AM
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51 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I always enjoy your posts and love all your creations! :)

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  2. IsaSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    The tag blog is to die for <3
    I can wait untill you publish the utensil tray tutorial.
    I will make a bunch for myself and for my MIL ;)

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  3. {Leila}Where the Orchids GrowSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Your blocks are amazing as always Ayumi!!
    I'm really liking house blocks lately, time to sew one up myself I think.
    Looking forward to your tutorial :-)

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  4. KendasCraftsSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    those are adorable! Love the embroidery on the tags. Such a nice touch!

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  5. SashaSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Oh those are adorable!!! How do you come up with all of these ideas?!? I would love to have even just a tiny tiny bit of your creativity =D
    I can't wait for your tutorial!

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  6. Amy FriendSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Sweet, sweet blocks!

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  7. SarahSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    I'm raising my hand right now!!!! I'm definitely in Christmas mode! These are so adorable. I CANNOT wait for the Christmas season and all the fun crafts that go along with it.

    - Sarah
    http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com

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  8. andrea createsSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    these are all super cute!
    can't wait to see the tutorial :)

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  9. TaraSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Those gift tags are fantastic! I love the little "shoo-fly-esque" hole in the top especially!

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  10. SheilaSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Absolutely brilliant! I just especially love the gift tags block, such imagination.

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  11. AnnaSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    ayumi, can you be less amazing please?! you're so so talented and the tags and house are fantastically done. oh and that tutorial, yes please!

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  12. MelissaSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I love the gift tags block - do you have a tutorial for it?!? It would be perfect for the christmas sampler quilt I am making. Thanks!

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  13. PiaSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Please..........a tutorial and a pattern. Gosh I love them.

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  14. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    as always, your innovation and talent have me mesmerized. I love both blocks and all those yummy fussy cuts are just beautiful!

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  15. ElsaSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Ayumi, you make the most wonderful blocks and tutorials. I get so much inspiration when I read your blog! thank you so much for all you share.

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  16. PoppyprintSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I don't even know where to start on those gift tags, Ayumi! The tiny fussy cut white on blue dot in the centre of each tag hole, the tiny surrounding colour of each hole, the perfect fussy cut Christmas images, the exact angle of each tilted tag, the genius choice of blue background for a Christmas block. You are amazing.

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  17. Judith, BelfastSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Oh Ayumi, those are the cutest Christmas blocks I've ever seen - adorable! And yes, I would love a tutorial on your utensils baskets. Would you have any objection to me teaching it to my Christmas P&Q class? We are always on the look out for gift ideas to make. There's no problem at all if you'd rather I didn't. Jxo

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  18. AlliSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Your two blocks are amazing and beautiful, as always! :) :)

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  19. verykerryberrySeptember 28, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    So snowy and Chirstmassy all at once- and I mean both blocks! These are so very new- lots of polkas, a repeating design unit and a whole lot of cuteness!

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  20. Tilda BrasilSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Hi Ayumi...
    I love your blog! Your work is amazing!
    Congrats!!
    Big kiss from Brasil!

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  21. Mrs Flying Blind...September 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Got to be the first and only christmas crafting that hasn't had me groaning 'too early'!!! Wonderful x

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  22. Simone de KlerkSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Sweetness found in houses and blocks!

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  23. RosaSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Another wonderful blocks!!

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  24. SusanSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Your work is so wonderful! Truly inspiring! And how cute are those cutlery trays! I can hardly wait for the tutorial! Thanks

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  25. UnknownSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Seriously? Can this get any better? (is what I think every time I read your blog). Love these blocks. The tags are just the cutest!

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  26. Katy CameronSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Really cute blocks (although I'm taking the 'la la la I'm not listening' approach to Christmas at the moment!)

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  27. Gina LoomisSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I love the blocks and the adjustments you made to the house block are perfect! Looking forward to the utensil tray tutorial. Thanks for putting it together!

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  28. SharonSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    YEA!! been waiting to see if you would do a tutorial. Thanks! Love your blog.

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  29. EricaSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Amazing and very thoughtful! I love how you personalized the tags with their hand-embroidered names. You are so talented!

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  30. Violette CrumbleSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Just found your post from Flickr, and I LOVE these quilting blocks!

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  31. theaSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Your blocks are beautiful! I am sure she will be thrilled to get them.

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  32. quirky granola girlSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    these two blocks are perfect in every way. just the right touches of sweet, modern, nostalgia, bright, happy and warm. i love them soooooo much.

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  33. One Shabby ChickSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Ayumi - I have tears in my eyes - you are the sweetest!! Thanks so much for my amazing blocks and your sweet words - guess i should make sure I'm extra-nice to my guy today too :-)
    You truly are so amazing and talented!!

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  34. EvaSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Really beautiful blocks, again! :-) I love the fabrics and colours! And I like that there's always a bit of humour in your work. I'm looking forward to the tutorial, the trays really are a great gift idea!

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  35. Wag DollSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    I just adore your work - it's always so beautiful! x

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  36. TammySeptember 29, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    These are adorable! I can't wait for the tutorial!

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  37. Go-Go KimSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Seriously AB FAB!!!!! everything posted is wonderful! The polka dot snow in the sky and ground are a perfect touch!

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  38. SuzanneSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Oh my! You rounded the corners of the circles at the tops of the gift tags. Seriously awesome blocks. I'm just shaking my head in admiration and holding my breath for the tutorials. Yay!

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  39. Nanette MerrillSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I love the solid linen with these. Well this is an amazing project and you always choose the perfect fabric. But the linen choice was great. So what do you use for the solid linen/look fabric?

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  40. Nancy LeeSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I love Christmas so much, and your blocks strike the right giving kind of mode! I can't wait for a new PP tutorial. I could fill them with sweet treats!

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  41. Archie The Wonder DogSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Another wonderful post full of fabulous creations! You're such an inspiration!

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  42. ElenaSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    omg, you're killing me! Every post has a block cuter than the last, if that's even possible. Will you share your technique? I'd love to even just try.

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  43. NickySeptember 30, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Can't believe you have pieced the hole in the label with the reinforcing circle round it! Such great detail! The house is supercute - would Santa mind if I moved in?

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  44. BrigitteOctober 1, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Your Christmas blocks are too cute! Love them and can't wait for the promised tutorial

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  45. SewLindaAnnOctober 1, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I know you're a busy lady, and your tutorial are fabulous and your work amazing! I would LOVE, and BEG for a tutorial on designing paper piecing patterns. AND (yes there's more), have any of the publisher's gotten you to have a book of all your Swap patterns? I love them all.

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  46. Carmen PaschoalliOctober 2, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Olá Ayumi!Amo tdo que vc faz!!
    Gostaria que me indicasse onde posso comprar,fecho de metal,para chaveiro,aquele que se faz com cadarço de lona!!Não estou encontrando aqui no Brasil,se vc souber de algum site que venda vc me passa?Muito obrigada!!!Beijos Ou alguém que souber!!!Por favor!!!

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  47. UlliOctober 2, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    your blocks are adorable, absolutely amazing!!
    I`m very glad that I found your blog.

    I´ve tried to send you an e-mail , because I´ve
    used your fabric basket tutorial, but I got it resent, so I thank you here: it`s a great tutorial,
    easy to follow , sewing was very fun!
    I`ve linkes you on my blog.

    Greetings from Germany,
    Ulli

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  48. SaraOctober 5, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    It's adorable!!!
    And I love Christmas =)
    Brava!!!

    Sara

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  49. AnonymousOctober 8, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Nice Christmas Blocks and Lyrics... thanks for sharing this .... and the spoons are too best...
    Now I am going to buy Christmas Gifts

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  50. ThirdMargaretOctober 15, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Your blocks are so fantastic!!

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  51. MarOctober 22, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    very very nice basket, thank you very much for the instructions!!

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