Inspired by a scrappy Christmas quilt I glimpsed somewhere on Facebook, I set to this morning and stitched up a handful of my own scrappy style festive blocks.
I shuffled them around on the floor, playing with layouts and possibilities. The plan was simple: a quick table runner or topper for a Secret Santa gift.
But while hunting for a suitable offcut of batting, I stumbled across a piece of Insul-Bright—and just like that, a new idea was born. I quickly unpicked the seams holding my blocks together, added some very basic quilting, stitched them back to back and—poof!—I had a pair of pot holders.
I'm very happy with the finished result. They will be gifted on Saturday.
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After writing yesterday’s post, I got busy. A few chores, then I settled into my chair with needle in hand and worked on the cat cross stitch. I’m happy with the progress—though I’ll feel like I’m being watched as I stitch now!
I must’ve had an intuitive moment, because I packed it away just minutes before Tony arrived home much earlier than usual. Phew. Secret still safe.
Hopefully I’ll get a little more done today.
After dinner, I made a bit of progress on my knitted washcloth. Flower number two is about one-third done, and I’ll keep going this evening. Some of you have asked about the yarn I’m using—it’s something I’ve had in my stash for a while.
I’m not sure where I bought it, but I do love it. It’s a very soft cotton, and the colours are so pretty.
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It’s been a good little stretch of making—scrappy blocks, secret stitches, and soft cotton flowers. I really enjoyed myself this morning; those foundation blocks were such fun to play with. The kitty cat cross stitch is nearly done, the washcloths are coming along, and now it’s time to tuck things away before I head back to work tomorrow. I'm feeling pretty chuffed with my progress and better than I have for quite a few weeks.
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Tell me what your needles are doing.
13 comments:
Your flowers are coming out nicely. Let’s hope Tony doesn’t feed your blog and spoil his surprise
Love the pot holders. The cross stitch is looking good. look forward to seeing it finished. I'm cross stitching a santa on plastic canvas that i got as a freebie. Now i've just bought 2 plum street patterns to do. :)
A good idea for a Christmas project! Love the cat.....
The pot holders were a great idea and I love the stripy binding - perfect. I have had a look for that yarn but no luck - will keep trying though as it is so pretty. xx
Those pot holders turned out great Lou & the cat is certainly coming to life. I have my Mums christmas pot holder & its nice to bring it out each year & hang on the oven door handle.
Nice pot holders and the cat is growing nicely.
that is very pretty yarn for the flower cloths.... and clever idea with your Christmas blocks...
Hugz
My needles are in hibernation, my sewing needles are trying to finish blocks for a quilt so I can buy the backing and border next Monday. I love the pot holders
It’s good to see you back to your productive self, now that you are feeling much better. The potholders are great fun.
doing december proud so far lou...love the scrappy blocks, the stitchery and wash cloths...your muse was certainly satisfied on your weekend off...
Lovely scrappy blocks and a great way to use them...your flower is slowly growing as is the cat
Cheery little pot holders will make a cute gift.
Kitty is coming along nicely.
Those pot holders are pretty and practical.....got to be happy with that. It is a good feeling to be making progress on the to do list.
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