Putting the Bee in Christmas

So, two nights ago while I was laying in bed listening to my husband snoring, I thought, "I'm going to start a Christmas bee!"  (even though I'm already in two).  I wanted to get a Christmas quilt (or 2) done, but sometimes my project ADD gets the best of me (you know, make 2 blocks and then be ready to move on to the next thing).  I figured for the same amount of work, I could get other people to join in!

I got up too early the next morning to talk myself out of it, and emailed some bloggy friends to see if they'd be interested.

They were!

Our little bee is starting next week, and we will be done by Thanksgiving, so we can actually enjoy our Christmas quilts. :)

Here are the ladies I can't wait to work with:

Amy @ AllieKatMom

Karrie @ Freckled Whimsy

Kelly @ "I'm Just Saying"

Natalia @ Piece 'n Quilt

Rene @ Luv2Create

Cherie @ (her flickr photostream -- don't know your blog Cherie!)

and me, @ traceyjay quilts

This is a little inspiration mosaic I put together.  Just finding some random Christmasy ideas.  

1. December Dresdens, 2. Quilted Christmas Tree Skirt, 3. Christmas Stars, 4. Maria's block, 5. Mel's Block, 6. Block for Caroll, 7. Beth's Quilt, 8. Machine Applique for the Terrified Quilter, 9. xmas, 10. Jane's Block, 11. Mini received from Ruthiequilts, 12. Deck The Hall, 13. Quilted Cupcake Pink and Green Christmas Trees, 14. Flossybossy's Block, 15. Jen's Winter Spy Glass, 16. Courtney Havenwood, 17. for Beth, 18. Traveling Threads block for myself!, 19. single girl, 20. Fabbbbulous vintage ornament wreath, 21. Tanya's Block, 22. Santa Claus Block , 23. Block for Jane QATW Christmas, 24. Quilt Around the World - Brioni