FRIENDS

I belong to a great friendship group.  We call ourselves the Wednesday Wackos.  Each year for Christmas, we meet at one of the member's home for a potluck and exchange gifts with each other.  We often start thinking about these gifts at the first of the year.  That doesn't mean we don't change our minds several times until we hit upon the right one.   It is fun coming up with that certain something and getting it ready for the party.

We each take a turn passing out our gifts and everyone opens just that gift at the same time. It makes that warm glow of sharing last all the longer.

This year I made these little zippered bags and tried to match up likes and personalities.  Do you see the cat person?  I used the pattern over on Moda Bakeshop see here.

I so adore these women and the joy they bring to each other.  I feel truly blessed.  No, I didn't get pictures of the party; I was too darn busy having fun. 

Quilt happy,
Marilyn

Wacko Christmas Party

I am finally finding time to talk about my Friendship Group's (Wednesday Wackos) Christmas party. Every year we get together for a great evening of merriment. And this year was no different. We each bring a small gift for each other. I made these Moda Sugar Cube Pincushions http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/04/sugar-cube-pincushion.html. Here is a photo of a few of them. I made 11 in all (that includes one for me).

And the gift table.

Here we are sampling the wonderful pot luck of appetizers and desserts.

And here is all my wonderful gifts from my wonderful friends. I feel so blessed to be part of such a wonderful group of ladies.