Well I'm very happy to announce that I'm finished with working at the factory... the factory being the dining room table and sewing machine.
I've officially completed ALL the Christmas gifts I had planned! I can't believe I did it... and ahead of time too! I was convinced I was going to slaving away on the machine on Christmas Eve. NOPE, not this time! Alllllll done :)
Before I show you any pictures I have to tell you that the camera just doesn't do justice to the vibrancy of the colours what-so-ever. It's pretty well dark when I leave for work in the morning and dark when I get home so there's not much opportunity to snap a good picture that either shows the right colours or that doesn't have a shadow in it!
Now onto the projects!
Another 8 placemats for my grandmother donzo:
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| The true colours of the placemats shown here. It was late afternoon when I snapped this pic so a little shaddy! |
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| I used the same 'tablecloth' material for the backing in these mats as I used in the other set I did not that long ago. |
I just love this fabric! Bought it for 50/60% off or something like that. Have to say I think these will look brilliant on her dining room table :)
I also finished up a throw blanket for my brother. He loves watching TV with a blanket in tow. The fabric was generously donated from my mom, who still has TONS of the top fabric you see here:
It's a nice heavy material for top and on bottom I have a softer fabric that is bound to be nice and warm. I don't think it's quite flannel but it's definitely got a similar feel to it. Originally I thought I might quilt this but I was a little worried with how heavy the fabric was and how hard it would be free motion this one. So, since the top fabric is spectacular, I didn't see much harm in leaving it be.
I was so absorbed in my sewing on Sunday that I didn't even notice the snow storm blow in. One minute it was crystal clear, the next I turn around and meet a wall of white. Couldn't even see the road. Believe it or not, I love snow. It's just the removal of said snow after everything has calmed down that sucks... I'm sure many of you might agree. In anycase I'm hoping the snow sticks around until after Christmas... our temps generally yo-yo this time a year... so much so they could give you whiplash. ANYWAY, nothing like a White Christmas really! SO Mr. Snow, BRING IT ON!
I'll leave you now with some puppy pics! They LOVE the snow :)
Wishing you all the very best this Holiday Season!
Melissa
Wonderful gifts and the snow, you can keep it....the pooches seem to be really enjoying themselves.
ReplyDeletehahaha! Those two are truly enjoying themselves! Wheeeee!
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts and DONE!! Good for you.
Great job getting your gifts done. (I hate to admit it, but I still have to finish some of mine...)
ReplyDeleteI love snow too! Thankfully, we don't have to shovel since we live in a condo. ;)
What fun! I'm glad you were able to get them done early. I'm sure that feels good. Love the pups in the snow!
ReplyDeleteSo great that you got all your quilty gifts done. And they all look gorgeous! Great job.
ReplyDeleteGood job! I love the fabrics you've chosen :D
ReplyDeleteGreat gifts ~ love that blanket!! And such sweet puppy pictures ~ Panzer loves the cold weather!
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes!!! I'm sure everyone will treasure your gifts!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all the beautiful gifts that you have completed! The dogs sure do love the snow :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing everything you wanted to get done. And now you have time off from the factory -lol. Fantastic gifts you made Melissa. I have not pulled out my sisters quilt since i posted where I left off. She said after Christmas is fine. Bless her. The snow photos are incredible. Merry Christmas, love Annette
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful gifts! And good job for getting them done early. I can't imagine such a thing happening to me. Ha!
ReplyDeleteYou did great work! The placemats will be loved! And the quilt is great--love the fabrics-great combination. Merry Christmas!
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