Christmas Gifts 2015

Sharing some finishes for the month of December, for gifts.

First up are these cute pot holders and tea towel that I made for my mother.

I used an old Michael Miller print "Honey Bee". Here's a closer view of one of the potholders.

I even used the selvedges to make the tag. I just kind of "winged it" by making these. I just kept adding a little bit of fabric to get it the size that I wanted.

I followed the wonderful tutorial by nana company. Pretty Little Pot Holders

Here is a cute pouch that I sewed for my sister-in-law. The pattern I used is by Svetlana. Lola zipper pouch

I also sewed this cute journal cover for my sister. This was the most detailed of my projects, but I'm pleased with how it came out.

Center

Back

And Front

It is a paper-piecing pattern from the book Playful Little Paper-Pieced Projects . By the ever-talented Amy Friend .

And last but not least is One- Count 1- Christmas card that I made all by myself.

I mailed this to my Aunt Mary and she called to say she liked it and "how did I sew so many tiny pieces?" Maybe I'll have another One (1) sewn by Christmas this year!

I hope everyone has a Happy New Year!

Linking up to Sew and Sow Farm - So Simple Saturday .

Surfin' Santa Pillows

Finished these pillow covers for my brother, Doze, and his wife, Pam, who live in Florida. I thought they turned out pretty cute. I had gotten this Alexander Henry Surfin' Santa fabric on clearance last year at the quilt store. I thought it suited them in Florida.

I sewed the backs with a zipper closure. 

In addition, I made them 2 pillow cases from the Surfin' Santa fabric. 

Linking to Sew Bittersweet Designs December Link Up

Pyramid Pouch

I finished this Little Pyramid pouch

It was a little project that turned out pretty cute. This is a design from svetlana.

I also finished this cute cell phone/card holder that is in this book by Noodlehead Handmade Style by Anna

Trying to get some Christmas projects completed. 

I also made my own Christmas card for my Aunt Mary. I just love it!

I am going to write inside tomorrow and mail it.  I sewed the paper-pieced block and my husband centered it in the card.   I think my Aunt will like it. 

Have a Merry Christmas!

Linking toElm Street Quilts Bag It

December Goal

I have a few goals for December but I want to finish pillows for brother and his wife with this cool Alexander Henry fabric - "Surfin' Santa". I found this fabric on clearance last year at the quilt shop and I thought it was perfect for my brother since he lives in Florida.

Kind of looks like my brother, Doze, just hangin' out having a drink!

Linking to Sew Bittersweet Designs-Lovely Year of Finishes