Today is the day I get to share a project with you, kind of like show and tell. I loved show and tell when I was in school! But since some of you have never been here before, I thought I would share a little about myself with you.
I am Sherri Falls and I have been married to my best friend Paul for 18 years...where did the time go? We met at the very first football game of my freshman year in high school, boy that was awhile ago!
We have 3 cute kiddo's, Ashley is going to 16 in 9 days, Sara is 12 and Ryan is 9. We also have 2 English bulldogs, 2 hamsters and 2 tree frogs. Never a dull moment in our house!
I have This & That pattern company. The name seemed to fit because I have always loved to do anything and everything creative. My lastest thing I am learning is knitting....love it! I started designing patterns and books about 5 1/2 years ago when I met Eileen Taylor, designer of the the Holly Taylor fabric line by Moda, when she had asked me to design a quilt when her newest fabric. I have had lots of fun "playing" with her fabrics ever since. And she is one sweet lady!
Here is Eileen and I at fall market in Houston this year....aren't we sexy ladies! We just couldn't resist getting our picture taken in the Me and My Sister booth.
Besides having a love of playing with the Holly Taylor fabrics, I also love to make projects from Moda's charm packs. I have designed a line of patterns called Little Scraps that use charm squares and make a variety of things from bags to note pad covers. Most of them can be done in an afternoon or day. I love projects that are fun, easy, and don't take too much time.
The project that I have for you today is a candle mat/table topper called "Christmas Eve Blessings".
to download and print the PDF of the pattern.
I hope you enjoy the candle mat! Please feel free to post a picture of your finished projects on our Flicker Page. We would love to see your finished projects!
Be sure to leave a comment here today to be entered in a drawing. The goodies the winner will receive is a fat 1/4 bundle of Lakeside Resort fabric (Newest Holly Taylor fabric due in stores in March, but you will get your bundle now!) Plus my 8 newest Little Scrap patterns from fall market.
Thanks so much for hopping by today...best of luck to you!
Also, please subscribe to my blog to stay updated with all the goings on here....more on the way tomorrow..see ya then!
Wow! I really love this table topper. Thanks for the pattern!
Posted by: Jo Anna | November 17, 2009 at 12:11 AM
I love little scraps pattern, I can hardly wait to add this topper to my collection, your so talented!!
Posted by: Leslie | November 17, 2009 at 12:57 AM
I was just heading off to bed when I thought I'd check just in case you posted ........and you had. I love your little candlemat and will add that to my "to do" list. All of the projects that you all have offered are so nice!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sandi | November 17, 2009 at 01:00 AM
Bravo! thank you very much
Posted by: carmen | November 17, 2009 at 02:02 AM
This is realy beautiful, thank you so much both for the pattern and a little about yourself :)
Posted by: Tora | November 17, 2009 at 02:44 AM
Love the candle mat . . . .am off to the sewing room as soon as I finish typing! Now where did I put the candles . . . .
Posted by: Quinta da Quilter | November 17, 2009 at 02:58 AM
Thank you for the great pattern for the table mat. I love the fact that this is a smaller project, a quicker possible gift idea. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Posted by: sewsewjackie | November 17, 2009 at 03:34 AM
We love to have candles all year round, but especially at Christmas, so this will be a lovely addition to our Christmas decorations.
Posted by: amanda Ryan | November 17, 2009 at 03:52 AM
Hi! I really like the pattern here..Now I´m going to my sewingroom and made it. Hopeful to be the happy winner. Hugs/pia
Posted by: PIa Skogman | November 17, 2009 at 03:53 AM
Hi Sherri
A follower from "downunder" in New Zealand,... it is late here 11.27pm on Tues 17 Nov (we are a day ahead of you all) so thought I would check the "Blog Hop" before I went to bed and there it was... another lovely Christmas design from all you great "Blog Hop" ladies...
Thanks so much.
Chris.....NZ
Posted by: Chris | November 17, 2009 at 04:32 AM
Me encanta el patrón, quisiera realizarla para navidad, y participar de ese hermoso sorteo. Cariños
javasa4@hotmail.com
Posted by: Maria Isabel | November 17, 2009 at 04:33 AM
Thank you so much for the candle mat pattern. It is so beautiful!
Posted by: Diane M | November 17, 2009 at 04:34 AM
What a pretty candle made. It is the perfect size for my round dining table. Hope I can get one made as a present to me. This has been a great hop, and will be back to these blogs often. Thanks
Posted by: Loy | November 17, 2009 at 04:35 AM
Ohhhhhhhhhh thank you sooo much! this little table topper will be just perfect for christmas! What a great idea" take care and have a Merry Christmas! Linda
Posted by: Linda Mcneely | November 17, 2009 at 04:38 AM
Oi Sherri,
Muito bonito o projeto, como todas as suas obras.
Seria um sonho e um grande presente de Natal ser desenhado.
Hugs
Posted by: Denyse Carvalho | November 17, 2009 at 04:40 AM
I love the table topper, just the size to be able to fit in before Christmas. Hope you have a wonderful one. What a generous giveaway!! Kathie L.
Posted by: Kathryn Laposata | November 17, 2009 at 04:49 AM
Love the candle mat It will definately make a great Christmas gift Thank you Sharon
Posted by: sharon | November 17, 2009 at 04:58 AM
what a wonderful pattern, thank you so much! I love candles and having pretty candle mats to set them on make it all the better! Thank you again.
Posted by: Margi Borck | November 17, 2009 at 05:01 AM
Darling candle mat! Thank you. Your patterns are great and so fun to do.
Posted by: annette | November 17, 2009 at 05:05 AM
what a good little pattern. And thank you for calling it a candle holder/table topper. I have long wondered why people could possibly need a table topper that was small like that. Now I know one good use for it!
Posted by: lisa | November 17, 2009 at 05:08 AM
Thank you so much for the candle holder/table topper. I burn candles year round so plan to make many of them. Happy olidays to you. Sandi
Posted by: Sandi | November 17, 2009 at 05:11 AM
Gonna make this sweet little mat today. I have a couple of your patterns already and I love your style. Thanks for sharing!!!!
Posted by: Paula | November 17, 2009 at 05:27 AM
Thanks for the lovely pattern! I'm going to print it out and start looking for fabric right away.
Lovely fabric you are giving away and the patterns look great too,
Lotta in Sweden
Posted by: Lotta | November 17, 2009 at 05:29 AM
Yay I'm early today it's really worth it, please pick meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I'd like to make all the wonderful projects u have. Yesterday I guessed your kids hehehe I wasn't wrong myself, I use to knit as well, isn't it pretty?. I adore the pattern for today thank you very muuuuuuuuuch :)
Posted by: arlette | November 17, 2009 at 05:30 AM
Love the pattern. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Michelle R | November 17, 2009 at 05:38 AM