Lets share Christmas ideas
09-01-2011, 06:15 PM
#91
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I think I'm going to be making some mug rugs for some co-workers (and myself, lol) and dh always helps with making Christmas cards. I think I want to make an advent calendar for our grandson too. And I have a Christmas wall hanging pattern I just ordered from Joann's on the way. Maybe a few potholders too.
09-01-2011, 06:32 PM
#92
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Well, I will definitely finish and quilt a patchwork Christmas tree skirt which I began last year, but ran out of energy and time to complete it. I also have 4 stockings quilted out of the patchwork squares from the tree skirt, have 6" blocks on the tree skirt and 3" blocks - finishing at 3 1/2" on the stockings. These are for my son, DIL and Zoe, who will be 19 months at Christmas. In case you think I can't count, I made one extra stocking, just in case they decide to give us another grandchild, but I'm not holding my breath. Because of medical problems, my daughter cannot have children, so if we have only Zoe, that's enough, as she's pretty special to us. After that placemats/table runners and maybe a wall hanging or two. Whatever it is, with our limited budget, it will be hand made from my stash.
09-01-2011, 07:01 PM
#93
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Originally Posted by Maggiemay
Here is a link to a casserloe carrier that I want to try. I have a store bought one in this size that I use all of the time so I thought this would be a a good gift
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projec...il=1098355436.
I have been making a lot of these bread basket liners as gifts lately & everyone likes them. I put Warm & Natural batting in mine to make them a little heavier.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-84437-1.htm
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projec...il=1098355436.
I have been making a lot of these bread basket liners as gifts lately & everyone likes them. I put Warm & Natural batting in mine to make them a little heavier.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-84437-1.htm
I never thought to make one as a gift.
Great idea and great tute! Thanks.
09-01-2011, 07:07 PM
#94
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Originally Posted by AprilG
I'm new to quilting, so, anything I make will be small. I am thinking about Mug Rugs with the state bird on them. I have relatives in Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and here in Texas.
I will include a mug and packet of cocoa mix. I make my own cocoa mix and add a baggie of mini marshmallows. I also dehydrate my own marshmallows. Do you think that will be OK?
I will include a mug and packet of cocoa mix. I make my own cocoa mix and add a baggie of mini marshmallows. I also dehydrate my own marshmallows. Do you think that will be OK?
Do you need my address? :mrgreen:
09-01-2011, 08:21 PM
#95
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Location: Silver Springs, NV
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I knew I should not have taken a two month vacation this year. Now I'm way behind. However before I went on vacation, I sewed 17 swing bag purses, 12 pillow cases, 1 tote bag, two purses and 3 little children bags. Brought them to deliver in person to family for Christmas (early) whew :) :) Now brother wants me to sew him an apron, oh I shall.... :)
09-01-2011, 08:50 PM
#97
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I just won a blue ribbon at a local country fair for a Christmas decoration I made. It was made from two cathedral window squares sewn together around three sides with a thin ribbon handle tacked to the two top corners. It formed a little pocket into which a trinket or cookie would fit. I centered a little Santa inside the solid color window border. Easy, portable project.
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