The push is on to get Christmas sewing finished. It sure is nice to see some numbers in the USED column:
Added since my last report: 0.5 metres
Added Year-to-Date: 200.5 metres
Added Year-to-Date: 200.5 metres
Used since last report: 12 metres
Net used/Added for 2013: 119 metres
I got the backing pieced and pressed for Easy Street:
I got the backing at IKEA for just $3/m and because it was 60" wide, I only needed 6 metres and spent just $18.
(from IKEA website)
All packed and ready to go.
It was dropped off for quilting and will be ready the first weekend in December.
I also got five of the six pillowcases I need for Christmas finished for another 5 metres out! Here is my favourite, destined for my granddaughter, Zoey.
I only make these once a year, and last year had tried the "burrito" method of making them, but couldn't remember where I found the tutorial I used. I found a couple that were close, so I mashed them together and made my pillowcases. I had no idea how many different ways there are to make a pillowcase.
Now I have to take the time to thank my fellow bloggers and hats off to all of you that take the time to provide tutorials! I decided to make a tutorial for myself so I don't have to hunt next year, and although I can whip together a pillowcase in less than 30 minutes start to finish, it took me 1 1/2 hours to sew one while I was taking the pictures. AND that was having the fabric already cut and pressed...and I still haven't written the tutorial. YOU GUYS ROCK!
I also did a bit of sewing for me. My regular readers know I'm big fan of Bonnie Hunter and her leaders and enders method of sewing. Often, I will put together a small project while I'm sewing another. I made two projects in the last couple of weeks while I was working on my Christmas sewing:
First up, a cute Berry Basket from free tutorial by Anna of Noodlehead:
I didn't have a stiff fusible batting or interfacing, so mine's a little floppy but that is okay, once it was filled
with my collection of charm packs
it stands up quite fine! Here it is in its new home:
Good for another half metre out.
Last but not least, I designed and finished a daybook cover, complete with credit card slots and a zippered pouch. This was for a challenge put out by the Fraser Valley Modern Quilt Guild, which I've recently joined. I've counted half a metre out for this one, even though there are a total of five different fat quarters used - the leftovers will show up in another project!
I'll do another post on it this week.
And Debbie never claimed her prize from my giveaway last stash report, so I drew a new number:
Glenda in Florida! I've sent you an email for your snail mail address. Thanks for playing!
Hope you all had a productive weekend. For more stash reports, be sure to visit Patchwork Times.
Thanks for visiting,
Terri in BC
