Narelle is hosting One Christmas Item a Month again this year.... it was so great doing this last year... in fact I did two Christmas challenges and it meant I had a lovely stock of Christmassy things....
There is no pressure... if you get one done all is good.... if you don't... it is still all good!!!
I was gifted a lovely panel last year - it was the wrapping for my SSCS parcel from Sharon ....
so this was the first thing I made for Christmas this year.....
it was a nice broad panel... for a broad #&%%&@. I always wear an apron for cooking and I didn't have a Christmassy one... so this is perfect...
I wanted to get some Christmas gifts done too... so I sewed up these dishtowels with some applique....
(beautiful preloved cotton/linen fabric - ex tablecloth)
It is a fiddle sewing up all the hems around the cloth
but the quality of fabric is so nice I think it is worth it
the mushrooms are adapted from an ornament design found HERE at A Spoonfull of Sugar... such a fun blog with a lot of variety... they also do food things.... which I like... in case you didn't know....
and the mittens are from a free pattern given by Erin Russek HERE at One Piece at a Time
Erin does amazing needleturn applique and I have learnt a lot from her.. one day I may even tackle one of her wonderful quilts....
I have done the applique for some pot mitts/mats to go with them.... but they still need to be finished off ....
What about you... doing stuff for Christmas? I promise, promise, promise it is worthwhile.... and fun... come join us at Narelle's..... there is a page HERE for all the things made... so always somewhere to visit for inspiration
Gorgeous apron ... I'd use it in winter too.
ReplyDeleteLovely idea for using an x-tablecloth.
well done my friend,great finishes for the month,love the idea for the tea towels,and how cute are those mushrooms.xx
ReplyDeleteLove the apron. It will be such fun to wear come Christmas. Tea towels turned out great for some lucky recipient. Nola
ReplyDeletehow beautiful.and what a great idea i never get around to my christmas crafting..im def going to join in :)
ReplyDeleteLove the mushrooms ...... I have Pinned them so they are on the to do list ..... maybe as xmas tree decorations. Huge thanks for the inspiration and you have many lovley xmas items there
ReplyDeletesonds like you have a good start on Christmas already. Maybe I should join in on 1 item a month. Thanks for letting us know that this is going on this year.
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Gorgeous work Fiona. I promised my self I'd do some Christmas sewing each month, so I'd better get a wriggle on. I love your tea towel idea so much I think I'll make some too. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWell done! Still struggling with my first christmas item, too many ideas running through my mind and not transferring to my fingers.
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely things...the little mushrooms are really cute.
ReplyDeleteHave a couple of items in my Christmas gift sack.
You are far too organised!! Love the apron panel, saw them for the first time this year and thought they were a great idea. Your dishtowels are lovely I especially like the mushrooms. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThe apron is fabulous and the mittens look great too :) Well done :) hugs Vicki x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous projects. The apron is very Christmassy and I like those dish towels, especially the mushroom designs. Thanks for the link to the source blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous Chrissy project. I just love the mushies best. thanks for the link. Will check it out.
ReplyDeleteNow those are some fun Christmas projects. I just love snowmen!
ReplyDeletewow you are being so organised....you just inspired me....there was a great pattern for tea towels over on
ReplyDeletePolka dot's and rickrackhttp://polkadotsandrickrack.blogspot.com/
and now i am going to add a christmas theme.....
Loving the applique, and the apron is a great idea. Look out Christmas!!
ReplyDeletelove the apron...and the tea towels..you are keeping busy Bubz..
ReplyDeleteThe apron is great. Panels are so good. Your dishtowels are very cute.
ReplyDeleteYour apron is just lovely and your little appliqués are gorgeous! You are making a wonderful start for 2012.
ReplyDeleteLovely apron and so sweet appliquès:-)Great with 1 project a month,somethïng to concider!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous apron!
ReplyDeleteLovely....I should be doing an apron for Christmas. I looked for one the week before Christmas day because we were having Jim's family over and I wanted to dress nice but still protect my clothes. I had seen some earlier at Hobby Lobby but they had sold out so I ended up with my William Sonoma striped one on.
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