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I have been making table runners for two brothers and one sister in Florida. We are going to visit them soon. We don't exchange Christmas gifts but I like to take something when I go if I can.
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yep, i made some hot rolls basket/bowl liners and coasters to match with left overs.
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I started a BOM at my LQS, never have done one, will give it to a friend for Christmas when done...Also making some Valentine potholders with a very cute heart nine patch in pink...can't post pics, sorry! Old computer...pattern is from e-patterns called nine-patch heart, making mug rugs to match. Working hard on Quilts for Kids, have made 2 since December and packaged kits! I'm unemployed at the moment, using up scraps and stash!
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I still have a couple of 2010 projects to finish up, then maybe I will get inspired for 2011.
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Yep! I am making a cushion for my friend for her 70th birthday, she comes origially from Witchiter, Kansas but has lived in the U.K. for many years. I am making the Wave pillow out of Katherine Guerrier`s book. Creams and dark pink colours.
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I plan on getting started in January, got projects in mind and all the material to start! First I have to get thru a boat load of birthdays, then our second grandchild is due. Second, I need to find some time to get started! Though I am planning on it for sure!
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I've made a seasonal table topper with poinsettias one side and sunflowers on the other and I tried out my new FMQ foot by making doves on it. Unfortunately, I was so excited I forgot to change to coordinating thread and you can't see how great they came out without a magnifying glass! I am also working on a baby quilt for a due date of 1-17-11. Only four more baby quilts to go... Waiting for a box of fabrics on its way to make more table toppers.
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I usually wait until spring, but I've seen so many wonderful things on here that I'm already collecting a file and might even get started earlier than usual this year. You all have been a good influence on me!
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well now lets see one is still working on 2009 gifts, some from last year then we have the fox trotters going forward to 2011, trying to see where I fit in. hmmm my secret. :)
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Originally Posted by cheryl rearick
well now lets see one is still working on 2009 gifts, some from last year then we have the fox trotters going forward to 2011, trying to see where I fit in. hmmm my secret. :)
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Since my last note on this thread, I have made 4 'humbug' bags. Right now I have eight chicken potholders cut out and these are for my Christmas 2011 gifts. I think a few a month will be great. Hope I can still keep that in mind come summer months.
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Yes I have started a couple of things, but I have 4 things I need to make before the year is over as a Pay it Forward. As soon as I get the right fabric, I will get them made. Payday is coming and I hope that I have the extra money to get what I need to do the Pay it Forwards. :)
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Originally Posted by cheryl rearick
well now lets see one is still working on 2009 gifts, some from last year then we have the fox trotters going forward to 2011, trying to see where I fit in. hmmm my secret. :)
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I have 3 quilts I am working on to give as gifts this year. I keep getting all these ideas and then get anxious to start them.
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Originally Posted by adrianlee
Since my last note on this thread, I have made 4 'humbug' bags. Right now I have eight chicken potholders cut out and these are for my Christmas 2011 gifts. I think a few a month will be great. Hope I can still keep that in mind come summer months.
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Originally Posted by IBQLTN
Are you kidding? I'm still working on last year's choir gifts! Technically, I told them last year I'm giving Epiphany gifts from now on. Well, today is Epiphany and I delivered some presents early to 4 members on Sunday night. But I have 5-6 more to deliver on Sunday morning.
I've realized something about myself. I sew slowly and meticulously. It took me almost a whole day to fussy cut, front and back, the towel toppers, centering the image on the front then cutting another one upside down so that when it wrapped around the stove handle it would be right side up. Then I cut interfacing for both sides, ironed that on and made the tops. Then I box pleated the towels instead of just running a gathering stitch, basted the pleats and finally inserted that into the tops and stitched into place. I do have 5 more tops cut out and ready to sew with interfacing already ironed on but, really, does it take anyone else this long to make things??? Oh, and don't laugh please, I made my first yo-yo last night! See, I'm not a 'hand' person ... that's the 'H' word in my book. And I have arthritis in my hands and have had my thumb fused so it doesn't bend. Anyone have any good tricks for 'gripping' a hand needle so I don't keep dropping the darned thing? I have to place it back into my hand with my other hand which is a pain in the neck! because the thumb is not fused at an angle that allows me to pick up small things like a time, a pin, a needle! However, I am pain free in the thumb since they fused the joint! Peggy I use a pair of needle nose pliers to pull the needle and thread through when I started sewing, after I had surgery on my right thumb. It was kind of clumsy at first but it did work. |
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