Dec
Twas the Night Before Christmas
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Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In the hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
I put down some whisky, some carrots and pies,
All ready for Santa, a feast for his eyes.
Then I looked at the scene with a note of dismay,
“Something is missing”, a voice seemed to say.
“When I ride through the night on my big wooden sleigh,
I could do with a pillow where my head could lay”.
I rushed to my sewing room, quick as a flash,
And rummaged around in my copious stash.
And there just the thing for this big stocking filler,
Was some fabric I’d wangled from Melody Miller.
Ruby Star Rising and Shining so bright,
A perfect selection for midwinter’s night.
These aren’t Christmas colours”, I said to myself,
But I thought they were perfect for such a great elf.
So I cut out some Kona in quarter inch strips,
Sewed them onto the Ruby Spring quickety quick.
I added some strips about two inches wide,
Then I added a couple more strips on the side.
I was singing some carols about love and peace,
As I ironed the top to some fusible fleece.
Next I rummaged around in my threadbox so nifty,
And settled on some of my Aurifil 50.
I quilted and bound it and backed it at last,
For I heard reindeer approaching ever so fast.
I tiptoed downstairs, placed it right on the hearth,
Just in time to hear Santa Claus’ big belly laugh.
“Ho Ho Ho,” said the big man, “What on earth have we here.
A pillow for me? Why thank you my dear.”
“I get really tired, flying all through the night,
And the pillow you’ve made me is such a sweet sight.
When I’ve stopped at each house and had one or two drinks,
I can lay down my head and enjoy forty winks.”
And thus I began a new Christmas tradition,
A pillow to help the big man on his mission.
And so if you really and truly believe,
Make a pillow for Santa on each Christmas Eve.
I wanted to chat to Saint Nicholas more,
But I saw he was soon heading out of the door.
Pray tarry St Nicholas, chat for a while,
“I’ve got work to do”, he said with a smile.
“I’ve got to deliver all of these toys,
To hundreds and thousands of good girls and boys.
So off I must go without any delay,
And get this lot sorted before Christmas Day.”
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!”
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36 Responses to “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
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Go Lynne!!
Brilliant, move over Pam Ayres xx
Merry Christmas Mrs G x
Love it!!!
Wonderful! Merry Christmas!
Writer in residence at Fat Quarterly, make that Poet in residence…
This is truly a work of art—so FUN!!
Happiest of Holidays!
This is so charmingly bright and witty, just like the author! The pillow is beautiful, too!
LOL – simply fantastic Lynne – the poem and the cushion – who’s a clever girl then
richest blessings to one and all
Perfect
Fabulous
oh Lynne – this is so cute…you are a rockstar!
Wonderful! Your many talents astound me!
Skinny Lynnies for St. Nick. LOVE THIS pillow and your fabulous rhyme. That was the best post Lynne. Merry Christmas FQly team!!!!
Brilliant! I wish I could think of a verse in reply but my brain is fried…I’ll keep thinking and pop back if inspiration strikes!
What a nice poem to read. Thank you for jigging up my Christmas Eve. i even took the time to make Steve listen. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Woo hoo, Merry Christmas to one and all!!
This is just wonderful! Merry Christmas to all!
Excellent! Happy holidays FQ, looking forward to more great FQ-ness in 2012!
Fantastic!!
Merry Christmas to all of you at FQ too! Thank you for such a corking year.
And Lynne, what can I say that I haven’t already said …
You rocketh!
xx
Brilliant! My Favourite Christmas poem and now you have created an excellent version for all Patchworkers! Super cushion too.
Brilliant! My Favourite Christmas poem and now you have created an excellent version for all Patchworkers! Super cushion too. Love the colours.
That poem is the best and the cushion is just beautiful.
I have to ask what your Santa will be drinking there- looks just like methadone!!
This is so awesomely clever!! I’m speechless.
That was so much fun,Lynne! You are certainly very creative!
Ha ha, fabulous!
A witty quilter…You never cease to amaze me, Lynne.
What a coincidence! My sister and I made a pillow in the wee hours of today, but it is a gift to one of her friends who is an author and we put a copy of the cover of his new book on the front of the pillow. We are quite proud of our creation, but yours is much prettier.
Have the merriest of Christmases and a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2012.
Wonderful! You’re crackers
Merry merry Christmas, with much love to you and yours x
I loved it…..and the pillow! That would make a good tradition too!! ;o)
Brilliant! Beautiful cushion too!
Hope you and yours have all had a wonderful Christmas Day with all their hopes from Santa fulfilled 
Gorgeous pillow and wonderfu poem! Thanks for sharing! Hope that your holidays have been blessed.
That is the coolest spin on that famous poem! Brilliant job Lynne, on both the poem and the cushion. Fan-tab-a-doozstic!!
you are so clever
That was just fantastic! Thank you so much!
This poem was very entertaining – did it take you longer to write it than make the pillow?
What color FQ solids are those that you show above? They match so perfectly!
Love this tradition, may need to try it myself this year.
Happy 2012!
Fabulous – both the poem and the pillow! Belated Happy New Year