I know that it may sound like it is too soon, but time is going fast. Has anyone started christmas gifts yet?
I myself have things in mind. But I have been in one of those slumps for the last 3 months. Hope to pull my head out of the sand here real soon.

does buying 2 quilt kits and the batting and backing count?

Got a few things started.

I started in March... Hope to be done with all by November. I hate doing last minute rush... it takes the fun out of it for me... too much pressure.

Ive just got started on my tree skirt and looking for christmas ornaments to quilt for the tree.

I've made some counted cross stitch motifs that I plan to frame with quilted fabrics and make into ornaments. I'd like to make a quilt and/or afghan and some clothes for a baby doll for DGD.

I've made a few things. I have my list made if I can just stop finding more things to add to it. I'm making purses with matching wallets, portfolio, hand sanitizer holder, zippered change holder, kleenex holder and key ring. Also, making crayon portfolios, pot holders, hot pads, table runners, Raggady Ann dolls and a couple of quilts.

Charlotte, I think I am on your Christmas gift list. Wow you really make great gifts.
I have ideas for Christmas but haven't started any yet. I will probably put it off and then be stressed at the holidays.

Kat

I began my Christmas shopping back in April. There is nothing I hate worse than fighting the crowds close to Christmas. While others are trying being pushed and shoved, trying to find gifts, I am home, watching a Christmas movie, with a lovely cup of spiced tea beside me.

I had three of my nieces presents made in March, they are beach bags with their initials on them and matching towels, with sunglasses case, i have also bought them all bathers. The problem i have is my brother just had another baby girl last week, so I will have to make another bag! At least we have plenty of time until christmas. I have also purchased the fabric for my sisters present, but i can't tell you what that is as she might see it on here :)

I have my list made but have not actually sewn anything yet. I did purchase a couple of things for gifts though so I guess that is a start. Seems like lots of people have hit a sewing slump lately - myself included. I did start cutting out some quilt blocks today so maybe I can get my mojo going . Hope you do too. :lol:

If I made something now chances are I would probably forget about it by Christmas. :oops: I usually make small items, like purses and little make up bags in November/December. Good for you for getting a head start!!

Ordered Dr. Seuss Christmas panels and I am waiting for flannel backing to arrive to make my little grandchildren cozy Christmas quilts to snuggle under. They both love the Grinch. Have also started a Christmas BOM from my LQS.

I shop and make things all year long. Hate to get stuck in the Christmas rush with all the late shoppers. I can enjoy myself once Thanksgiving is over and can concentrate on our own decorating, tree and all those lovely Christmas things.

Absolutely! I've got fabric assembled and sorted for making about 125 of the quilted star ornaments posted on GB last fall. They will be gifts for the kids at a church school in a tornado area. I completed three or so do determine how time consuming they'd be.

And last winter I put all my prints away for making another few dozen of the Christmas stocking mug rugs shown here. So, I can grab that bag and start at a moment's notice.

Thisis as far as I have gotten; just picking the center of the angel quilt that I want to do. I posted it elsewhere, but I have to design around it. I saw some quilts at the Omaha show thread that gave me ideas. I guess I need to start drawing it out.

I started hand quilting one of my mom's quilts for her for christmas, she doesn't know as it's been in her closet unfinished for the last 10 years. I also have 3 other people I need to make quilts for and am planning patterns in my head. I'm going to need to get started soon!

May start some Christmas projects next month.

Who doesn't love Christmas in July??? Well almost! I definitely plan to start this summer. Last year I didn't get started until the week before Christmas and then sewed like a madwoman to get it all done!

I'm crocheting blankets right now for my grandbabies (6,7,8 yrs). I have also cut out a couple of throw size quilts but have not had time to piece them yet...Yikes!! It's almost July LOL

I've finished one quilt top and have purchased material for another one. I have 3 qrandchildren and each will get a quilt. I've half way through with my Michael Miller clubhouse quilt which will be for my granddaughter.

I keep telling myself I need to start. I have to finsh one project then its christmas presents.