I can't believe myself sometimes! I still haven't written any Christmas cards - I will do them tonight! But I have started making two new quilts and they're nothing to do with Christmas!
The first one is another teddy bear baby quilt - this time for Aunty Ruth (no, she's not having a baby ... she is 89!) She has asked me to make a quilt she can gift to a family friend who's due any day. We don't know whether it's going to be a boy or a girl so have started with a baby girl quilt and - well, there's a 50/50 chance I'm right!
Nell helped out too:
Newbie #2 - although I wasn't planning on starting this new quilt until after Christmas, it needs to be finished by January 23rd as it is my gift to a friend who is retiring and that's the date of the leaving party. She loves pinks and greens, here's what I'm thinking - mostly from my stash (and with some recent purchases):
And, instead of making it easy on myself, I am 'designing my own pattern' ... again ... why do I do this to myself? I have no idea if it will work! More to come on this over the next few weeks:
If you haven't already, please take a look at the post for my Pants Bag tutorial - these little bags will take you about an hour to make if you need a last minute Christmas Gift:
Linking up with the lovely Lee @ Freshly Pieced who's sharing some delightful quilts from her new book Vintage Quilt Revival ... sadly, not available in the UK until March :'(
I love the teddy bear quilt! where did you find the pattern? Such a nice thing to do for your friend. I love the fabric pull for your original quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe teddy bear is adorable - and I love your pinks and greens! I haven't written any Christmas cards yet, either!
ReplyDeleteI just want to sit and sew, too. But I really do have to do my Christmas Cards today. Luckily, I just have to address the envelopes. These two quilts are going to be awesome.
ReplyDeleteVery cute teddy Jen another that I'm sure my daughter would love!!
ReplyDeleteThe teddy bear quilt is adorable. I hope it is a girl. ;) Your pattern for the retirement quilt is great. Just go with it, I know that you will create something beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteCouldn't the cat just write the Christmas cards and leave you in peace???
ReplyDeleteThanks to our two recent winter storms, my cards are in the mail. I sit down and do a few and then "reward" myself with sewing time. Love the quilts! That teddy bear gets more adorable every time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute bear and love the colors/fabrics for your new quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous teddybear quilt! I'm the same I often design my quilts then I wonder why lol! I think it's because I don't like following someone else's instructions!
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