What else do we call it when someone doesn't finish the Christmas tree skirt they started working on before Christmas (perhaps even before Thanksgiving)? I finally pulled this project off the pile that was sitting on my desk to be completed.
I am certainly not the best quilter, but I do enjoy the challenge every so often. My corners are not perfectly matched, and all I ever really do for quilting is stitch in the ditch that doesn't always end up staying in the ditch......
Back I'm not sure exactly when, I found this free pattern on Craftsy for a small square quilt. It was similar to a pattern I had seen for a Christmas tree skirt, so I decided I would modify the quilt to make a tree skirt. I think I can qualify this as a stash busting project. I did buy the red poinsettia fabric specifically for this project, but all the rest of the things I needed were in my stash. The white was left over muslin I believe from a different tree skirt I made. The gold fabric I have had many yards of for several years and had never done any major projects with. The batting I pieced together from the many scraps I had. While I did have to buy something to complete the project, my stash ended up smaller than I started with.
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Molly
5/3/2016 04:05:40 pm
Hiya Sarah!
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Sarah, Sew Characteristically You
5/5/2016 08:41:29 am
Yes, being willing to try new things is important to be able to grow in our abilities. Fortunately, I have never been too afraid to try new sewing projects that might just be a little challenging. Although, in some cases I have opted to avoid overcoming a challenge. :)
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Molly
5/5/2016 05:01:42 pm
We are kindred spirits!
I say three cheers for Christmas in May! I love all of the holidays and will secretly go out of my way to try and interact with them at times other than when they fall (e.g., thrifting for Easter decor in August, planning my Christmas menu before Halloween has even rolled around, etc).
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Sarah, Sew Characteristically You
5/5/2016 08:47:49 am
So, I think I am safe to admit that sometimes the Christmas music comes out before Thanksgiving. :) And I certainly have no scruples buying or making Christmas presents all year long. :)
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