Sharon Keightley Quilts - Quilty Ramblings

Xmas Ideas

December 12, 2011 4 Comments

Hello Xmas is coming in a hurry this year, I think I said that last year as well. When my children were young I was always so organized and had the xmas shopping well done by October most years, now I am the queen of the last minute. How did that happen ? Haha. I have been out shopping with my sons lovely girlfriend Chantel, with two sons, what a blessing it is to have another woman around to share these pleasures. With her help I have managed to complete all of my xmas shopping, she really helped with ideas of what to buy everyone. Now I am ready 'almost' and can't wait for everyone to open their presents. I have also been making xmas presents for friends and have a few ideas to share with you all. You can never have too many pin cushions. I also love thread catchers and have made this one with a pin cushion to match for a friend. [caption id="attachment_696" align="aligncenter" width="300"]

Pin Cushion and Thread Catcher[/caption] [caption id="attachment_697" align="aligncenter" width="300"]

Pin Cushion with fabric flower[/caption] [caption id="attachment_698" align="aligncenter" width="300"]

Thread Catcher with Pinwheel Base[/caption] [caption id="attachment_699" align="aligncenter" width="300"]

Thread Catcher and Pincushion[/caption] I think this container could have many uses and I have made it so that it will hang onto the tray of my sew easy table. I thought our sew in day ladies might enjoy making these in Janurary. Happy Stitching Sharon

4 Responses

sharon

August 03, 2016

She is a real gem. Thanks for the comment

Karen

August 03, 2016

Please sent Chantel my way to help me with my Christmas shopping! LOL. Love the pincushion!

Leeanne

August 03, 2016

Very cute I’m sure your friends will love these wee gifts.

sharon

August 03, 2016

Thanks Leeanne

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