Thursday, September 18, 2008

counting down

Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas? I'm one of those people that always get caught out with last minute Christmas shopping. This year I'm hoping it will be different. I'm trying the handmade approach this year....not sure how it will go as I always feel a bit nervous when making gifts for family and friends. I made some coasters from the last minute patchwork book, you can never have too many coasters can you?

I love the new Urban Chicks range 1974 which I'm hoping to make into a quilt for home. I ordered it from Pink Chalk Fabrics which has the speediest delivery. Only one week, which is super fast from the US to Sydney. Now I just need to decide on a pattern for it!

7 comments:

Rebecca said...

never too early to think about the holidays. i am, too. and thanks for reminding me how useful coasters are. maybe i can whip out a few sets for deserving folks on my list. love how the quilting on those!

Sarah said...

ouu those are so yummy fabrics!

Anonymous said...

Oh Soo, I need to make some to match my placemats and napkins. Can u put a step by step up?
then together we wuld have lots of chrissie presents
Sharon

Kellie said...

Ooooohhhhh that fabric I have to have some!!!!! It is beautiful Soo! Your coasters are great! I must say I would rather them mark my table that those beauties :)!

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

Gorgeous coasters Soo! I have been admiring that Urban Chiks fabric too - can't wait to see what you make with yours.

Anonymous said...

Great fabric, I think I'm going to allocate the month of October as make things for Christmas month!!
Lisa x

Unknown said...

I have been working on holiday gifts ever since January. LOL! I love to knit and sew things for family and friends so you have to start early! Love this colorful and fun project! Thanks for the inspiration!
~Emily in Norway