Monday, November 14, 2016

Christmas UFO challenge.....


I wonder who else has an unfinished Christmas project..... I seem to have a few...

Joy has put out a challenge specifically for a Christmas UFO - you can read about it HERE...  I seem to get things done when I sign up to a challenge or sew-a-long so I thought I would join in.....

One of my Christmas UFO's is this bunch of blocks that I received a few years ago doing a Christmas block swap.  I want to make each block into place mats ..... there are at least 12 but I'm not sure I will get them all done - the challenge is for 2 so I will work on that for a start ....


I just need to find some pieces to go along the sides to make them rectangle shape - I am going to use up scraps as much as I can.......  they may not end up the most beautiful but they will be functional!


Once again there is a big mess on the table.... sorting scraps kindof does that?????



The weekends hand sewing has resulted in a couple of birds being stitched up 

... more from Michelle's Christmas ornament stitcheries....





Righto, Gotto Go.... I want to at least have the top of the blocks ready by the end of the day....




15 comments:

Chantal said...

It looks like you are having a lot of fun in your sewing room. Love Michelle's designs, especially the owl. Too cute! Enjoy! ;^)

WoolenSails said...

I know i have a lot to finish and start and not sure what i can finish and it is going to make me nuts, lol.
I honestly have to start early and work all year if I ever want to have things for me and enough gifts;)

Debbie

Maria said...

What a great idea, I only have one Christmas UFO but will pop over and join in...
those swap blocks will make great placemats..
Cute Christmas Stitcheries by Michelle.

Jennifer said...

That's a good idea, I have a collection of Christmas blocks from way back ago that need to be used up. Love the stitcheries, I will probably do mine for next year!

Anonymous said...

Hi my lovely friend ,what a great idea this challenge is and i love Michelle cute design's,your stitcheries look lovely,well done Fiona xx

Jane said...

I love seeing your busy table :)

sunny said...

Keeping busy, I see! I'm working on my Christmas UFO, but I don't think I can get it finished for this year. Progress is being made, however.

Sue SA said...

Great idea finishing up Christmas UFO's! Good luck with the placemats.

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Have fun finishing off those Christmas UFO's...you'll get there!

Louise said...

Your UFOs will make great placemats! So bright and fun. And the busy fabrics will hide a lot of spilled and dribbled food, ha ha! Very important when the grandkids are visiting :)

Cheryl said...

Great idea Fiona a xmas ufo challenge. I probably have dozen or two at least lol. Love Michelle's little Aussie ornaments. I do have them traced ready to stitch

Joy from Days Filled With Joy said...

Your placemats are going to be beautiful, I know! I couldn't sleep last night thinking about all the things I had to do, and ended up sorting out scraps like you :) Had a hot chocolate and then headed for bed and fell asleep (oh, and found some more ufos -aaarrrrggghhhh!!) I'm heading close to the 200 mark now!!! xx

KaHolly said...

I'd be ashamed to post a picture of my work table! Good luck with your challenge! I don't have any Christmas UFOs this year. XO

Karen S said...

Good luck with your block plans and the embroideries look great.

kiwikid said...

My sewing room looks much the same when I am searching for bits. Your stitcheries look lovely.

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