Monday, 14 October 2013

Making Christmas

 Janine and Rebecca are hosting a clever motivating blog hop to help us all get that bit closer to being ready for Christmas. I know our American/Canadian friends still have Halloween and Thanksgiving to get through, but the Christmas decos started in our local supermarket a few weeks ago. I swear it gets earlier every year. Or maybe I just get more Bah-Humbug each year ;)

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You can pop over and check out this post to see what “Making Christmas” is all about. Then you might like to make your own Christmas Sewing list to link up.

Here’s mine – and I will happily admit, it’s not all Christmas sewing. It’s just things I need to get done before Christmas. It’s okay though – I’m not breaking the rules – you can include non-Christmas things on your list!

Let’s get accountable!

1. 2 x tote bags for the teacher’s aides in my kidlet’s classroom as end of year gifts.  The teacher’s quilt is done, but I’m afraid the aides are getting totes instead. Is that slack?!

2. A maple leaf wreath mini for me – just because I can’t get the idea of this out of my head.

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3. Cushions for Mum’s lounge – Christmas present.

4. Secret Santa gift for Wombat Stew

5. Some kind of handmade gift for the kidlets for Christmas. Yeah no idea what yet! I will teach them the value of handmade however!

6. DWR Challenge finished – that one has an earlier deadline than Christmas so must get moving on that one! (Scuse the darker IG pic, haven’t taken photos with the camera yet!)

DWR Challenge

I think that’s a long enough list for me! I’m hoping to at least tick one or two of those off in the next couple of weeks. Pop back here for October 26th to check in on my updates Winking smile I’ll be hosting that week and sharing something Christmas themed!
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20 comments:

  1. Celtic Thistle14 October 2013 at 08:47

    Love the very vague item on the list for the killers! Hope inspiration strikes soon :)

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  2. Lucy | Charm About You14 October 2013 at 08:57

    Great list and love that wreath idea!

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  3. Every stitch a prayer14 October 2013 at 09:01

    What a great list! and it makes me wonder what Wombat Stew is. AND I like your note to check back in for progress. I will do that next time when I post. Thanks for the tip, and I will be looking for your host week!

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    1. Kristy @ Quiet Play15 October 2013 at 10:09

      Wombat Stew is a paper piecing bee I'm in with some lovely friends!
      Not sure if you will check back here or not but you're coming up as a no-reply blogger so I couldn't reply via email :)

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  4. nicole14 October 2013 at 10:58

    Fantastic list! I can't wait to see more of your DWR, i so wanted to do one but just don't have the time!! And love the idea for your mini maples wreath, looks awesome!

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  5. DeborahGun14 October 2013 at 13:32

    Love your Christmas wreath - might have to try one of those! Off to write my list - going to try to make it do-able rather than a list that freaks me out every time I look at it!!

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  6. Serena @ Sewgiving14 October 2013 at 14:12

    Some busy times ahead! Looking forward to seeing your projects blossom :) I'm cross stitching snowflake tree ornaments, that's about all I can manage for this Christmas.

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  7. Jeneta14 October 2013 at 17:12

    That's a bit of a list, though very achievable for you (you are Wonder Woman when it comes to getting things done!). Actually, I think your list is very exciting (I just read it again!) - lots of variety and different recipients keeps the motivation high!! I LOVE the DWR challenge!! And no, tote bags for the teacher aides is a brilliant idea - different to the teacher but just as amazing!

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  8. Abby W @ColorBarQuilts14 October 2013 at 23:25

    I love your DWR, is that your own paper piece pattern? I LOVE the non-roundess of it. Can't wait to see your finished quilt.

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  9. Lorna McMahon15 October 2013 at 01:16

    Our Thanksgiving is today.... And now there are 71 days until Christmas! Happy quilting!

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  10. sophie15 October 2013 at 03:53

    I love the maple leaf wreath ... hmmm, I have some old maple leaf blocks from an exchange–now I'm thinking about the idea of putting them into wreath blocks like yours. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  11. Janine @ Rainbow Hare15 October 2013 at 04:05

    This is a great list! I love your maple leaf design and DWR block and I'm really looking forward to seeing your other makes as the weeks go by. Lots of inspiration :)

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  12. Cille15 October 2013 at 06:25

    Impressive list... I started planning a few Christmas gifts but a list of this magnitude always is a curse on me. As soon as it is written I see all kind of other projects I think I have to do too and I am immediately lured of the planned path ;)

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  13. Lia*s Handmades15 October 2013 at 07:16

    love the maple leaf wreath! is it going to be a pattern you bring out, too?

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  14. AmandaK@whatthebobbin15 October 2013 at 07:22

    Love the MM wreath idea. I can't wait to see it!

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  15. Susan at TheBoredZombie.com15 October 2013 at 08:49

    heh, I'd totally be ok if they had Christmas stuff ALL YEAR LONG! I love it. :) Looking forward to your projects!

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  16. Kirsten15 October 2013 at 08:57

    Great list - love the Maple leaf wreath idea too!

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  17. Paula@TheSassyQuilter15 October 2013 at 11:33

    I love a good list! You go girl, you can do it.

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  18. Joanne15 October 2013 at 23:28

    Can't wait to see your makes! I love the idea of the wreath!! and that DWR is stunning!!!

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  19. Deborah20 October 2013 at 00:12

    It's going to be great fun to see you work through your list. I've got maples in my mind too. Love your idea!

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