Christmas Magic
Are we too grownup to feel a thrill
As we light the Christmas tree?
Are we immune to cookies,
Christmas cards and Christmas glee?
Are we too adult to "Ooh" and "Aah"
At the Christmas candle's glow?
Are we blasé about our gifts;
Do we shun the mistletoe?
Are we too mature for carols,
Fat chance!
Fat chance!
For merry or for jolly?
Do the decorations leave us cold,
The ornaments and holly?
We'll never grow too old
To love the Christmas magic.
A year without a Christmas
Would be boring, even tragic.
So bring it on!
The candy canes,
The feasting and good cheer;
O Christmas, lovely Christmas,
You're the highlight of the year!
By Joanna Fuchs
The Christmas Candle Quilt hangs above the Fireplace Mantle....Finally!!!It's been a 'WIP' (Work In Progress) since 2002 when the Embroidered Candle Design was the Christmas Featured Design for embroidery machines. I made EIGHT embroidered Candle Blocks and pieced TWO quilts. One as a Gift and one for me.
It has been one of the highlights of my Blogging in 2010 with everyones's Fabulous Photography and Magical Mosaics.
Thank You All for your Special Comments and Visits to CollectInTexas Gal.
See you Monday on Marys Little Red House ~Mosaic Monday!
Love your Christmas candles quilt, Sue, and your fireplace looks so-ooo BEAUTIFUL!.. As for too old, adult, and mature??!.. Are you kidding?!! Hmph! I still believe in Santa!.. And oh my goodness, they'll probably have to pry the cookies out of my rigidified hands when the good Lord calls me Home! (0; LOL!.. Hope you're enjoying your weekend! ((hugs)) ~tina
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ReplyDeleteYour house is looking full and happy!
Sue... the quilt is gorgeous... what a fabulous job you did on it, and 8 years?? Oh my.
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What a beautiful quilt, Sue. Your house must look so festive with all your quilts.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful quilt Sue.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Love your Christmas quilts and poems for December.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is beautiful Sue! And when you stop believing in Santa you get socks! Remember that!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!~Ames
ReplyDeleteI believe also...my Mom always said if you quit believing...Santa stops visiting...
ReplyDeleteYour quilt and mosaics are so lovely. It's nice to have a WIP done.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful. Good for you for finishing the project. I love the special feelings that Christmas brings. Anticipation, Joy, giving...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt...and you made two of them...your mantle is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Just beautiful! The room looks so perfectly festive! Love the snow globe collection!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is so beautiful and an amazing accomplishment. I hope that you find time for more quilting and creating.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Sue! I love the quilt!
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful quilt. Love the colors. Have a great week:)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful quilt and Christmas decor!
ReplyDeleteOh so lovely. The quilt is stunning. Everything looks so inviting and cosy.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue- Your quilts are magnificent! How wonderful to have such talent. You'll have them to treasure for a long time and if you ever gift them to others, I'm sure that they truly appreciate the time and effort that goes into them. Thanks for stopping by for a visit to my mosaic post. I used to love saying to someone, "Talk to the hand!" when they gave me a hard time! How things change....
ReplyDelete~ Sue
Your quilt is gorgeous, Sue. What a delightful scene your holiday decoration created. Its a joy to see, especially in a beautiful mosaic.
ReplyDeletebe well, be happy,
Pam
G'day Sue ~ Your quilt is awesome, I love the design & the fabulous fabrics. Your mantle is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Christmas week ~
TTFN ~ Marydon
Oh my gush I love your quilt. And your decoration is very gorgeous.
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Your quilt is lovely! I bet it feels great to get it completed!! I have several I need to finish.
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