Christmas Crafts

13th December 2007

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I guess it was good that my mom and sister were here for a few days. Not only because I loved having them here and visiting with them, but also because they are both avid sewers. My mom is a fantastic quilter and my sister has been so busy making bags and purses. Of course we had to go the the fabric store and quilt shop while they were here and I guess that was the inspiration I needed to get busy. I’ve all ready posted pictures of the bag I made and yesterday I made an advent calendar. This was my first time to do something like this and it was really fun. I did all the top stitching in a gold metallic thread and it really sparkles. It’s difficult to see it in this picture, but the tops of all of the little pockets I did a snowflake top stitch in the metallic thread. I’m hoping to go back to the quilt shop tomorrow to get more of the calendar fabric, it was all on clearance.

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1 On December 13th, 2007, Grace said:

very pretty Lynne! are you going to make the 6 zipper bags for the girls?

posted on December 13th, 2007 at 12:53 pm

2 On December 13th, 2007, Christy said:

That is so cute!

posted on December 13th, 2007 at 1:43 pm

3 On December 13th, 2007, lynne said:

Well Grace, I’m going to the quilt shop tomorrow and we’ll see if I can find fabric I like for 6 11 year olds! I only have until next Thursday, so that pattern better be easy for me to figure out! LOL

posted on December 13th, 2007 at 2:16 pm

4 On December 13th, 2007, lynne said:

Thanks Christy! Are you going to be crafting during your holiday break?

posted on December 13th, 2007 at 2:17 pm

5 On December 13th, 2007, fatiah said:

You are busy sewing now.It’s sure is enjoyable when you have sewing companions around. Your mom and sis staying over until Xmas?

posted on December 13th, 2007 at 2:28 pm

6 On December 13th, 2007, lynne said:

Fatiah – I’m definitely using the machine now! It’s been months since I’ve sewn anything at all. I’ve just started another advent calendar, have it cut out and will sew it later today. My mom & sister are gone now so I’m sewing to keep myself busy so I won’t miss them so much.

posted on December 13th, 2007 at 2:53 pm

7 On December 14th, 2007, Laura said:

This is gorgeous. I really wish I had time to do crafts. I love to make hand work and last years I even started some decoupage works but time is definitely not on my side. Good job…it’s really beautiful.

Laura’s last blog post..School trip/party preparation

posted on December 14th, 2007 at 9:21 am

8 On December 14th, 2007, lynne said:

Thank you very much Laura! I have to make myself get started on these sewing projects, but once I get started, I can’t stop! I love to sew, I don’t know why it’s so difficult for me to get started. I think I don’t really enjoy cutting out the fabric and that’s step 1. Once I get past that I’m okay.

posted on December 14th, 2007 at 8:02 pm

9 On August 31st, 2008, Kat said:

I really, really love this advent quilt. I just found your site and I will be perusing all the different posts.
But this is absolutely gorgeous!
You should be very proud!

Kat’s last blog post..Bad Patient! Bad Hospital Stay!

posted on August 31st, 2008 at 6:19 pm

10 On September 1st, 2008, lynne said:

Kat – Thanks very much! This particular design was a lot of fun to make. It also has a small flaw in the stitching at the bottom that causes a small pucker in the seam and so is for sale for only $15 if you’re interested.

posted on September 1st, 2008 at 7:48 am