Wednesday, November 9, 2011

How Many Sewing Days to Christmas??

The answer is...not enough!  I have to get sewing if I'm going to finish the projects I have in mind.

This week I have two finishes, yippee!

Four quilted placemats, made using Jennifer's pattern at Ellison Lane Quilts, you can find the pattern here .

       Here's the front


and the backs









I talked about these yesterday.



I also finished the I Spy quilt.


The quilt turned out larger than expected, like all my projects! I planned twin size, it's for snuggling on the couch. It is 80" by 90" inches!  It was fun to make, and the best is, I still have squares to make baby quilts in the future!

The fabric came yesterday for my MIL's lap quilt. And this time I mean to stick to those dimensions!
I'm sorting the layer cake into piles for cutting:

The pattern is from Moda Bake Shop, called Blissful Confection

When this is finished I want to make more placemats, but more Christmas-y.

Linking to WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced, where there are always great projects to look at.



WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced

Till next time,

Sue
Posted by mtnquiltr at 5:28 AM

23 comments:

  1. Quilt GeniusNovember 9, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Your placemats are great! Such diff looks depending on the side. :)

    Mary
    http://www.quiltgenius.com

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  2. Erin @ Once Upon a DonkeyNovember 9, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Oh the I spy quilt looks like fun! Loving the placemats too - great idea for Christmas gifts.

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  3. JuliePicklesNovember 9, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Not enough sewing days left until Christmas is right! Your I-Spy quilt is so much fun, I love colorful scrappy quilts!

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  4. JenniferNovember 9, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    front and back? those placemats are both fronts! totally reversible, love it!

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  5. Heather D.November 9, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Oh, I love the placemats! Front AND back. Way to go. :)

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  6. KerstinNovember 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    There's definitely a lot to spy on that beautiful quilt!

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  7. Foolish FeathersNovember 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I totally understand your feelings about not enough time to finish projects! What a great idea to have an "I Spy" quilt that would keep a little one very busy indeed!

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  8. LeanneNovember 9, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I hope that there are sufficient sewing days, whatever that means. I love your quilt, it is so bright and fun!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Found your blog Sue! The placemats are perfect! Front and back!

    I think I will check out that moda pattern too. : )

    Michelle Brown

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  10. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I should take a page out of your book and get cracking on Christmas stuff. I love the placemats and what gorgeous fabric you have there--like the backs too! I am sadly in need of new placemats and I certainly have enough fabric and scraps of batting to whip up a few myself--now you've got me thinking about it!

    Terrific idea on that I Spy--so much better than the hexagons I have cut out in the drawer from ages and ages ago--couldn't bear the thought of all that piecing. Making nine-patches is sooo much smarter.

    Elizabeth E.
    occasionalpiece.wordpress.com

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  11. MaggieNovember 9, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I love the I Spy quilt! So creative!

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  12. KristyLouNovember 10, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Your place-mats and I spy quilt are awesome!!!!! Good luck with all of your Christmas sewing.

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  13. Christie describeHappyNovember 10, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I know what you mean about not enough sewing days before gifts are to be ready. Sleep is an optional thing in life right? Just like work is? Wishing you lots of sewing time!

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  14. Elizabeth DacksonNovember 10, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I really like how your I-spy quilt turned out, the sashing looks great!! I can't get over how quickly Christmas is sneaking up on us this year, too!

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  15. CilleNovember 11, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    The I Spy is a delight to look at :) And I just love the fabric you used for the background on the placemats.

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  16. Marsha CooperNovember 11, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    you are right....not enough! There are so many things I want to get made besides 3 quilts. Hot pads, placemats, a baby quilt, 2 more rugs....I was even supposed to be crocheting some Creepy Critters too.

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  17. EllaNovember 11, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Great presents! I have to get cracking with mine. Just might have to add in placemats now...

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  18. RachelNovember 12, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Never enough days 'till Christmas. It looks like you've got a good start, though.

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  19. Katy CameronNovember 13, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Wow, 80" x 90" ?! That is one amazingly big quilt! Good luck with your MIL's lap quilt

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  20. AllisonNovember 13, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    great placemats - I haven't even started Christmas sewing yet :)

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  21. LeilaNovember 14, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Fun placemats!

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  22. AlNovember 14, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I have a soft spot for I Spy quilts! I think I'd love having one that big around :)

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  23. Marci GirlNovember 15, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Not enough time until Christmas that is for sure! I love everything, especially those placemats, they are fabulous!

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