Friday, January 4, 2013

A Head Start!

I was packing up my Christmas fabric (because it was scattered all over my sewing room!) when I ran across a piece I'd forgotten I had.  Ever do that?  Like every other day or so?  I just couldn't put it up yet so I quickly put together a few simple placemats and napkins.

I had an ulterior motive though.  My grandson got engaged over the Christmas holiday.  I can see the wedding showers coming.....lingerie, kitchen, Christmas!  I've gotten a head start - the Christmas shower present is done.  :)

I couldn't cut into these cute reindeer so I just used a 12 x 18 piece, machine quilted it and put on binding.  Now, wonder what I can make for a lingerie shower.......
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16 comments:

  1. Ray and JeanneJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Oh, I love these! The napkins and placemats will go with any decor for Christmas - one lucky bride! The reindeer fabric is gorgeous! Sorry, no ideas here for the lingerie shower ~Jeanne

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  2. Carol SwiftJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    I love that reindeer fabric! I "forget" fabric pieces more often than I care to admit.

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  3. Quilting BabciaJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    I love that you didn't cut into the reindeer fabric - it's perfect just as it is! This will be a glorious gift for the lucky couple!

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  4. Wendy @ Ravenwood WhimziesJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Love that reindeer fabric!

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  5. Rhonda MJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    You have inspired me! I have had a similar Christmas print in snowmen for two years now and just have not been able to cut into them either. I will make placemats and napkins!

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  6. PokeyJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Congrats on the upcoming nuptials, The placemats will be a perfect gift! As to forgetting beautiful fabric...isn't that why the stash grows as big as it does?
    :-}pokey

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  7. Osage Bluff QuilterJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    A wedding how exciting!
    You goona make undies?? LOL

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  8. KristiJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    I love having presents made up ahead of time, and the placemats and napkins look wonderful!

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  9. tink's momJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    These are a great idea but you do realize that it takes all the challenge out of the shower gift giving when you do all of this advanced thinking. Lucky couple.

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  10. CreateologyJanuary 4, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Lovely fabric now turned into a lovely gift of hand made bliss. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

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  11. LesleyJanuary 4, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Wonderful gift and adorable reindeer!

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  12. Friendship CrossingJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    I love the fabric you chose!! What a great idea for a shower gift and way ahead of time too!

    Hugs,
    Tanya

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  13. Agnes B. BullockJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    The fabric is gorgeous! Congratulations on the engagement!

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  14. Julie FukudaJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Cleaver! It will be such a sentimental reminder and that dark color probably won't show the spills. Way too cute!

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  15. Sewn With GraceJanuary 5, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Oh what beautiful fabric and I love how you quilted it! Happy New Year!

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  16. Diane SwettJanuary 10, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Love the Idea, I am doing something similar with Kitchen towels and hot pads for Bridal Showers given at my church for our ladies families. I am retired and this is a quick and easy project for me - add a scrubbie or sponge and a washcloth and the Bride to be always seem to love them.

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