Relaxing Sunday and slow stitching

I am joining Kathy for some last minute slow stitching. Yes these are Christmas presents but they were not planned. I found some time to sew in the last couple of days and was able  to get these done....well almost done!

quilt from scraps and stash

The other day I just wanted to sew. I grabbed the first thing on my table and it was a baggie with some blocks and some themed fabric. I started designing...what I love best, a quilt from scratch with no pattern. I was sewing on the fly, making it up as I went along. I went in search of more fabric and to my surprise I found some of the exact same fabric in my stash.You know it is going to be a good sewing day when that happens. This quilt is all made of flannel except for the little red squares...they are regular cotton.This will be gifted unfinished and completed at a later date. I just don't have that amount of time.

love how these turn out every time

 I also decided I didn't have a Christmas themed center piece for a table so out came the 60 degree ruler and some border print fabric. I have used this print before to make a table runner and now I can say it also made two hexagon center pieces. I am working on putting the binding on them this afternoon and will be hand stitching them in place after that.

 I would like to send a message out to a loyal reader (she says I don't blog enough), Jeanne. Thinking of you and sending a big hug your way.

And to all my other readers,with all the family and friends around during the holidays, here's hoping you are able to fit in a little sewing time somewhere!!Enjoy the holidays!!