Twas the night before Christmas (a day early)

[Helen W.]

Twas the night before Christmas
Barbara Black's quilts were not made,
Her threads were all tangled, her cookies delayed.
The stockings weren't finished, the pantry was bare,
Poor weary Barbara was tearing her hair.
Stacks of fat quarters, tipped over in streams,
Visions of finished projects had just turned to dreams.

What to her wondering eyes should appear,
But all the TQS quilters with all of their gear.
They went straight to work with just a few mutters,
Sorting and stitching and using their cutters.
Some patterns emerged from all of this mess,
Garden Party vases and flowers along with all the rest.

Her projects were finished, And Alex's quilts too,
The cookies were baked by the Sew N Sew group.
Their work was all done, so they packed up their stash
And boarded Santa's sleigh taking off in a dash.

I heard HelenW say as they drove out of sight.
Happy quilting to all and to all a good night.

Have a Very Merry Christmas Barbara Black.
Best Wishes for a long continued Joyful Journey. HelenW
(original author of this variation unknown)

[Barbara B.]

You win, Helen, for Best Post of the Day! Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[Alex A.]

JUST THE BEST!!!! Now get over to my house!!! LOL Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

[Linda R.]

Helen W. this is the most wonderful Christmas Poem to honor Barbara Black. You are certainly a winner in the quilt group. You help so many people just like Barabara & we are grateful to have you aboard. Merry Christmas

[Helen W.]

Yikes!!! I was not expecting to see my name in the newsletter this morning. Just wanting to bring a smile to Barbara
Black's face. She does so much behind the scenes as well as being on top of everything in the forum. She is so appreciated.
Merry Christmas to all, and 3 cheers to our BOM leader taking us forward to the Garden Party. HelenW

[Barbara B.]

Yikes!!! I was not expecting to see my name in the newsletter this morning. Just wanting to bring a smile to Barbara
Black's face. She does so much behind the scenes as well as being on top of everything in the forum. She is so appreciated.
Merry Christmas to all, and 3 cheers to our BOM leader taking us forward to the Garden Party. HelenW

Thanks, HelenW. Just shows how all we
TQS members are one big happy tribe. When you’re here, you’re family!

[Alice S.]

Terrific and funny poem. Thanks Helen for writing it. Barbara Black certainly deserves the poem for all the wonderful advice and instruction she gives throughout the year. Thanks also to Helen for your helpful advice and beautiful quilts

[Carole B.]

Just catching up on posts.This is wonderful, Helen! Both you and Barbara are treasures! Wishing our TQS community a happy and healthy new year!

[Sandy F.]

Love the poem Helen. Great job!

[Helen W.]

Love the poem Helen. Great job!

Thanks Sandy, Are you planning on doing this years BOM? HelenW

[Helen W.]

Just catching up on posts.This is wonderful, Helen! Both you and Barbara are treasures! Wishing our TQS community a happy and healthy new year!

Carole B, Thanks for the compliment. Seems like this next BOM was made just for you and your fear of your sewing machine.
Barbara said the pattern has the dog ear borders done in applique. Sounds like the whole quilt can mostly be done by hand. Have you started
thinking about it? I am not really into vases of flowers, so my flower containers might be more like watering cans, wheelbarrows, and who knows what. HelenW

[Sandy F.]

Thanks Sandy, Are you planning on doing this years BOM? HelenW

I haven't decided yet. After I finish the two BOMs I am working on, I want to concentrate on smaller projects so I may do the center vase and see what happens. Applique is my favorite technique.

[Helen W.]

I haven't decided yet. After I finish the two BOMs I am working on, I want to concentrate on smaller projects so I may do the center vase and see what happens. Applique is my favorite technique.

Sandy, Like the saying, Bet you can't eat just one! My guess is Bet you can't Make just one Block. HelenW

[Suzanne L.]

Helen W. I've been admiring your embroidery project. I love the butterfly. I hope you have a wonderful New Year.