There has been a lot of action in the cubby over the last couple of days. A new pine needle scented candle burning nearby has been inspiring me to stay in the holiday spirit. Here is a look at the last batch of stockings to be used as gift wrap this year.
Every bit of the stocking project came from stash and scraps. While some gifts will be sent to away, many of these will find a home under our tree. A nice, green solution to paper wrapping - especially since they can be used again next year and beyond.
I dove back into the scraps and pieced backgrounds for the two patterns I picked up over the weekend. I adjusted the size of the snowballs on this top to accommodate the pre-cut squares I have on hand. I'll get a border stitched on this morning.
This is the background for the Stick Tree. Because it is very much like Spooky Tree that I made for Halloween, I changed up this background, too. Using some more of those 5" squares that I have on hand, I started out making a disappearing 9 patch. Then there was an 'oops' in cutting. I just stitched a strip on the shorted 'oops' and moved ahead. It was no surprise when the layout wasn't exactly right either. No worries - it will just add to the primitive feel of the finished project.
I plan to quilt, bind and wash both of these backgrounds before I add the applique. The quilting will be my goal for today.
These little guys have been done for a while, I just kept forgetting to take their picture.
I never stop being amazed at the little quilts I can find in that scrapbox.
It's Veteran's Day today. A very special thank-you from me to Hubby and The Princess and the countless other men and women who serve their nation proudly and honorably in the Armed Forces.