12 Ways of Christmas: "Instill" Day 6

"Instill Symbol: Wreath
Definition: To Instill: to cause to enter drop by drop; to impart gradually. (Meriam-Webster Dictionary)
Ideas: Line upon line; precept on precept. Teaching our children; instilling in them a love for and a testimony of Christ. How is this accomplished? The wreath, as a circle and as an evergreen, symbolizes a deep and unending testimony of our Savior; symbolizes eternity, and the hope we have for our posterity to have the Savior in their lives. By teaching our families and children we have hope that the great promises of the gospel will be carried to our posterity."

Wreath block part of a Cotton Club small quilt group exchange. We each made 10 blocks and traded with each other, to have a variety of greens & reds. But that was years ago, and I haven't put them together into a top yet. Maybe they will go into this 12 Ways quilt/tree skirt with the other symbols?

Spoon exchange (along with mug rugs) with Wild Threads, wreath spoon was spectacular!

Mug Rug I made (from labels, part of Superman t-shirt, orange ric-rac)

Mug Rug made by another WT. Big enough for your cup and a bagel or cookie, like a mini-place mat.

Winter Blocks & Fashion Advice

For the Wild Threads winter block exchange I made variations on this theme. I was going to spell out "freezing" in embroidery, and got number inspiration instead!
This is for Emma, show and tell belt: stretchy elastic with 3 rows of faux leather ruffles.

Dresses up any shirt!