Little scraps and orphans

I don't get tired of making practical potholders.

It makes me happy to give little things away

using UP leftover scraps of pretty fabric.

Even Orphan blocks make great little mugrugs!

I was happy to use this lovely plaid on the back that I've been saving!

One thing is for SURE!

I will use up my old towels... 

before I even make a DENT in the SCRAP BASKET!!!

Monday Making

Meet the newest member of my family!!

Born last week.

Healthy mom. Healthy baby. HAPPY grandma!

WhatEVER I make this week will revolve around HER...

and in between I'll add a few more stitches to THIS:

I've been carrying this scarf around with me.

It's knit back and forth with only a couple of thoughtful stitches at each end.

;)

I say THOUGHTFUL because I DO have to think..

and when I CAN'T think...

I look at that index card attached to the bottom there

and remind myself of the SUPER simple pattern.

LOL!!!

Pattern found here at Purl soho.

What are you making this week??

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Merry Christmas

As you can see...

I used EVERY last piece of fabric to complete this quilt.

The borders have that

FREE TO BE ME kind of vibe!

I love the way this Christmas quilt turned out.

It will fill out my Christmas quilt collection

and is one of the FEW that will actually cover a twin size bed!

Most are lap quilts and hang around the sofas and chairs.

One of these years I'll ask the kids to choose a quilt to KEEP.

I don't need them ALL!

;)

Merry Christmas to YOU!

Monday Making

Christmas is almost here.......

so I pulled out my box of Christmas fabric!!

It's not too late - YET - to make a Christmas quilt!!!

It's MY way of AVOIDing the wrapping of all those gifts.

I confess....Wrapping is NOT my favorite.

I know the day will come.

I know I'll have to DO IT!

But...

I also know how to AVOID it for as long as possible!

Hah!

Anyone else have trouble fussy cutting??

This seems SO wrong!!

My frugal nature had a HARD time cutting this fabric!!!

I have enjoyed having a sewing buddy read to me though!!

One of the perks of the holiday BREAK!!!

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Practical handwork

I've been busy.

I have a nice HEALTHY stack of practical!!!

(knit dishcloths)

I love the waffle pattern shown.

I'll add some soap...

or something sweet...

wrap it up and say...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

monday making

I was so pleased to receive this photo of Maria's TRIO this week!!

Aren't they sweet???

She fashioned them after seeing my little kitty a couple of weeks ago.

I love the little PUPPY in the middle!

So cute!!!

It's time for Monday making.....

And Christmas is right around the corner!

What are you up to???

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We LOVE to be inspired...RIGHT?????

five by five

I like to make little somethings for the new members at my church.

It's usually a couple of potholders and the church cookbook....

but this is for a young man who doesn't do much cooking.

I had fun piecing all those little 1 1/2" squares!

Little tiny pieces are SO wonderful!

The back of my little coaster did NOT come out as planned.

This is the wrong side of a lovely piece of blue/gold fabric.

When I realized my mistake....

I decided to just GO WITH IT

and avoid the seam ripper.

No one will EVER know.

After all....

the back side will be hiding MOST of the time anyway!!!

;)