Things have been hopping around here lately. Last week my friend visited and this past week my son and his family arrived. Grammy & Grampa forgot how busy a house with two boys (ages 5 and 2-1/2) running around can be. It's all been fun but left me lacking time to post on my blog or even to sew!
In between visits I started to finish a UFO from many, many years ago. My friend had given me a kit making six Christmas placemats. When it came to the finishing, I didn't understand the directions and sat it aside ... until now. This is the year to git 'er done!
Amazing how after giving the project years to marinate turned into a pretty simple frame around each mat. I just didn't get it and was afraid to start cutting the fabric. So here is one of the six. They just need the final quilting in the middle and that ought to take about 60 minutes.
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| The red on the right-hand side is a silverware/napkin pocket |
I hope to have all six 100% completed before we leave next week for my niece's wedding in North Carolina.
As for I Like Thursday -- you guessed it! Grandkids!!!
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| Jacob Found Grammy's Post-Its |
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| Brody is Almost as Tall as GG! |
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| Get Your Feet on Right, Jacob |
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| Fun Times |
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| Fist Bump with Grampa for Gummies |
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| Cheers to Grammy & Jacob |
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| Cheers to Grammy & Brody! |
That's life in the fast lane and we wouldn't have it any other way! I hope you have some excitement brewing in your lives as well. Have a good weekend!
I Like Thursday: Linking with LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color
Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Linking with Angela at SoScrappy
Those look like pretty placemats! Are they a wedding gift for your niece? And looks like you had a lot of fun with your grandkids visiting, too. The sewing projects can wait!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what I'm going to do with the placemats. They're not really my style (the kit was gifted to me) but I must say I do not have Christmas placemats. I loved having the boys with us. We did have so much fun.
DeleteHow wonderful to have resolved the Christmas placemat border question. The placemat looks great. Got a chuckle out of your grandson getting into the post it notes. Kids are so creative, aren't they.
ReplyDeleteYes, I couldn't believe he actually came walking out into the kitchen with that one stuck on his face. We had so much fun with them while they visited us.
DeleteIt sounds like you have had a fabulous , fun time, Susie. There is nothing like spending time with the grandchildren . Yours is as cute as buttons. They keep you on your toes don't they? I love your new header photo-so pretty. And your placemat is gorgeous- love the fabrics. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteYou always say the sweetest things, Melisa. Thank you! The header photo was a SAL with From My Carolina Home. We were supposed to start another one but she's caught up in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Keeping her in my prayers.
DeleteSeems like you had a wonderful time with your grandsons. I love your header photo, very Autumial.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jenny! We did have a fun time with the boys. The header photo was a SAL with From My Carolina Home. We were supposed to start another one but she's caught up in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Keeping her in my prayers.
DeleteLooks like fun family times at your place! Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteIt was a great time!
DeleteFamily times are the best fast lane!
ReplyDeleteAmen, Angela!
DeleteYou're probably enjoying a wedding this week! Good for you to pull out that UFO - sometimes our experience in the meantime helps us have the confidence we lacked earlier! Love the photos with the grandkids - I can sense the energy from here! Joining you from I Like Thursday!
ReplyDeleteI think you're right on the placemats -- just needed to pull on my big-girl panties!
DeleteThe family photos made me smile - looks like a great time!
ReplyDeleteWe thoroughly enjoyed the time we had with the boys! Thanks for the visit!
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