I under estimated how long it would take to cut 126 x two and a half inch strips ....
I under estimated how long it would take to cut 15 x13 by 21 inch panels, and lots of circles and fabric for binding....... and I under estimated how long it would take to sew all of those bits together .... so it's been pedal to the metal to get this quilt finished for Christmas - and at lunchtime Christmas Eve it was done!!! It's for my nephew - .... and yes I know a 6 year old would rather toys for Christmas but that's what everyone else could get him ... I used
Monica Poole's "Sea Spray " pattern - it' a quilt as you go - so the best thing is that it's all quilted rather than sending it off or struggling with it yourself (well, that's my experience of quilting!).
I didn't applique as many circles as the pattern suggested - my time frame was tight ...
The reverse:
And so with an hour or two I finished these cute little lavender bags that have been in progress for a while .... they made great little gifts
And for me??? Well, I've been very good this year - as opposed to other years when I've been bad (ha!) ... clever Santa brought me this necklace from some clever local girls -
the Strutt Sisters ....
It's reversible!!
And how clever is that Santa??? I also got this handy little reference card set - it was advertised on Burdastyle I think - it's a "
How Much Fabric" guide (not that I'm buying fabric at the moment - or probably for quite some time yet ..... but if I was .. I know exactly how much to buy!!!)
And as quick as a wink - and inspired by these
sweet girls .... I finished these key fob things on Christmas night .... bit late for pressies - but ready in the wings ...
Merry Christmas to you all!
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