WINTERGRAPHIX   

Holiday Project Book

By Jason Yenter & In The Beginning Fabrics

 Inspiration for this book and fabric collection WINTERGRAPHIX II is definitely nature.  Jason captured some of the wonder and excitement that winter brings.  The patterns in this book celebrate winter more than a particular holiday – so.. whatever holiday it is that you enjoy this time of year, hopefully the projects will help to decorate your home and create an environment full of beauty and joy.

 The book is soft sided with 6 projects ranging from easy to intermediate. The instructions are easy to read with lots of pictures. The patterns have two colorways listed so you can choose from either blues or reds.
Backing fabrics are your choice – just make sure I have the required amount in stock and let me know at check out which one you want!

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WINTER STAR

This is the most traditional pattern in the book.  A simple star block mixed with “flying geese” creates a beautiful quilt in either the traditional red and green, or a slightly more contemporary blue and green.
Finished size: 55 1/2″ x 55 1/2″
Skill level: Intermediate – simple piecing

Fabric Requirements:
 1 1/2 yds white for blocks
1 1/2 yds red for blocks
1 yard green for blocks & binding
1 1/4 yds red for blocks, sashing and inner border
1 7/8 yards red for outer border

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 TABLE RUNNER

 This table runner will be a lovely base for your table and would look wonderful with coordinated napkins made from one of the featured prints.

Finished Size: 14″ x 52″
Skill level: Easy piecing

Fabric Requirements:
3/8 yd white for blocks
3/4 yd red for blocks, outer border, and binding
1/3 yd green blocks and inner border
1/2 yd blocks and setting triangles 
1 7/8 yd backing
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GLOBES
This quilt is a celebration of the beauty of ornaments.  The large circles work well to show off your favorite fabrics and could be further embellished to add even more holiday charm.
Finished size: 66 1 /2″ x 66 1/2″
Skill level: Intermediate piecing & applique
  
Fabric Requirements:
2 3/8 yd white for blocks
4 @3/8 yd for blocks
1 1/3 yd red blocks sashing and binding
1 yd green sashing
2 1/8 yd red for border
4 3/8 yd backing
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CRYSTAL BLUE
This quilt really captures the beauty of a snow-cover world! The pattern has a light airy feeling to it and the combinations of the whites and prints, plus the different blues, gives it a cool, crisp feel!
Finished size: 77 1/2″ x 77 1/2″
Block size: 30″ x 30″
Skill Level: Intermediate – piecing
     

Fabric Requirements:
5 yds white for blocks and sashing
1 1/3 yds dk blue blocks
1 1/3 yds blue blocks and cornerstones
7/8 yd blue blocks
1 1/3 yds lt blue blocks
1 1/8 yd blue inner border & binding
2 3/8 yds blue outer border
5 yds backing

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HOLIDAY HARLEQUIN
You will really like the simplicity and graphic boldness of this pattern.  This is one of those quilts that would look great draped over your couch, or it could also make a really cool table covering.
Finished size: 44″ x 56″
Skill lever: Intermediate piecing

 
Fabric Requirements:
1 1/2 yds white diamonds & edge triangles
7 @ 1/3 yds diamonds
1 yd green diamonds & binding
1 7/8 yd red diamonds and border
3 3/4 yds backing

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TREE SKIRT

 This is a really easy-to-make tree skirt, and it looks beautiful when finished – you almost hate to cover it with presents!  They have used all the same fabric for the diamonds, but it would also look nice using a variety of prints.
Finished size: 82″ diameter
Skill lever: Easy piecing

 Fabric Requirements:

2 yds red diamonds
1 7/8 yds border
4 1/2 yds backing

Nobody informed this bunny who was sitting in the yard that there are three beagles in the house!

Lucky for him (her) - they were busy eating supper. 

…..to share with you because when I walk around my garden I can smell the fragrances from my flowering bushes and flowers.  I wish I could add “smell” to these pictures!
 
I don’t know what this one is called – but it’s the first one to bloom in my yard. When I sit at my dinning room table the fragrance is so sweet and strong it just wonderful.

This is my all time favorite - Lilac’s.  The bush is very old.  It came from my SIL’s  mother who brought if from her winter home to her summer cottage back in the 1970’s.  If never bloomed at their house so they gave me a piece of it 3 years ago.  I put it in a warm sunny spot and wow! it’s going crazy!!

 THE 5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR ONE PERSON…….HOW NEAT

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoon flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons  cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)  A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug   (MicroSafe)

Add dry ingredients to mug  and mix well.  Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.  Add the chocolate chips (if using)
And vanilla extract and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook
For 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug but don’t be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?  Because now
We are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or
Night!

Love Spencer!

Melanie Williamson (my daughter and Abbi May’s Mother on left) is riding on August 29, 2009 at Killington.

This will be her third year riding with the JDRF West Michigan team. She began my journey with her dear friend Amy whose husband has Type 1 diabetes in Death Valley, CA. Having been so inspired by the courage of each team member her husband Scott joined them for our second year in Death Valley and embarked on his life changing experience. Between the three of them, they have raised over $20,000.  Watching Bob, Nathen, Jack, Katie and so many others who have lived with this disease for so long  wants to challenge herself to raise as much money as possible, so the children who are diagnosed like Sophie, Ellie, Ian and so many more do not have to live with it for their lifetime. The challenge of raising money is nothing compared to the challenges they face day to day.

Melanie now feels connected to JDRF in so many ways and want do her part to make the lives easier for all affected. With your help they can and will cure this disease! This year, she will be taking part in JDRF’s Ride to Cure Diabetes in Killington, along with hundreds of other Riders across the country, as we try to reach our goal of raising $4.5 million.

Now, more than ever, you can make a crucial difference. Melanie know times are tough any amount will be appreciated. Together, we can make the cure a reality!
If you would like to donate here is the link:

http://ride.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=ride.rideDonationForm&riderID=8718