Quilting for Christmas. Anyone else?
08-09-2013, 02:46 PM
#13
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Four of my quilts have been done as Christmas pressies for my grown up children. My youngest was just given her one when I finished it though she hasn't seen it in the flesh yet as she's been in Australia for the past five weeks visiting her older sister. I got some lovely fabrics for trying my hand at table linen for other gifts. Not sure though how I will get on with these. 
08-09-2013, 03:07 PM
#14
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Location: NH
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I have decided on the pattern for a lap quilt for my DDIL and will shop soon for the fabric. It's pretty straight forward and shouldn't take too long. I also want to make my daughter a table runner and place mats, but I haven't decided on the pattern yet. I'd love to make my granddaughters something like pjs, but I'm not sure they would be appreciated. Will continue to think and plan.
08-09-2013, 03:57 PM
#16
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Location: Southern Indiana
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So far this year ( for christmas ) I have made both of my daughters each a queen size quilt for their beds. My son in law a full size quilt, my youngest granddaughter a queen size quilt, and my soon to be married granddaughter a queen size wedding quilt. Wedding is in Nov. I am working on an appliqued Christmas Tree Quilt now, for myself!!
08-09-2013, 05:05 PM
#17
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Location: Central Missouri
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I feel like a real slacker!!! I'm hoping to make minkee-backed quilts for 3 of my grandchildren. Eight-yr-old granddaughter has been spending some time with me this week and next and I let her sew some seams. I think she's hooked!!. She wanted to see my fabric so I showed it to her. She immediately spotted her quilt (even though it was inside out) and asked if it was for her, because of the hot pink binding. I told her I was sorry, but it was a donation quilt. Younger brother gets an Ï Spy"; and haven't quite decided on older sister's. I'd best get busy!!
Linda in Missouri
Linda in Missouri
08-09-2013, 05:29 PM
#19
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Location: Peotone IL
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I had big plans at the begininning of the year. There were 4 large lap quilts I wanted to make and thought I'd have time to get them done. BUT I have to downsize and have been trying to get rid of 20+ years of stuff. I haven't sewn in 2 months. I'm moving in Sept. and hope to be organized enough to start sewing again by Oct. If I really push it, I may get 2 done for Christmas. I'm proud of myself, though, because I've already bought 3 gifts. They were just perfect for the recipient, so I had to get them.
08-09-2013, 05:43 PM
#20
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Location: Tennessee
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I have finished 2 quilts for Christmas gifts and have 4 quilts at the LAQ. Tonight, I am sewing the binding on a quilt for Christmas. I have 2 tops here that I need to quilt myself. I have plans to make several other quilts as Christmas gifts. Last year, I didn't get my quilts finished in time so this year, I started early.
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