December Projects

Here are a few things in the garage (aka my sewing room) for December.

Three minky blankets ready to quilt and rolled up on swim noodles.  The spray baste washes out even if you leave it a few weeks - and the vacuum clean up is sometimes nicer to do all at once.  I have lots of pixs and explanations to share as each quilt is finished.

I bought some flannel buffalo plaid and black Kona cotton and made holiday coasters for myself and friends.  The tutorial on how to make these is here. 

Went to IKEA and bought a $20 grey fleece blanket - cut it in half - and put some of the plaid flannel on the top.  Very rustic (which might mean sloppy) but oh so comfy. I ran out of plaid - but no worries - got some more to put on the remaining grey fleece.

Will take pixs and show process when I sew this one up.

Lastly - I got some 20" x 20" IKEA pillow inserts for $3 each.  They did squish down to a finished 17.5" square and for a first time effort, I am pretty pleased.  Will share that process too when I get the next two done.  

You might be wondering why I am obsessed with plaid. It started with these reindeer in the display area in the freezer section at my local market.  They were reduced and I couldn't resist.  We opted to keep things simple this year and just scatter a few live trees from Trader Joe's along with my mini herd of 3 reindeer. It has turned into an explosion of plaid and learning two new projects: envelope pillows & 'rustic' fleece throws.  

I hope you are having as much fun as I am messing around with little projects no matter what they be.  

Materials:
Buffalo flannel plaid
IKEA fleece blanket / pillow inserts
Minky from Hawthorne Supply Co. (White, Blush & Stone)
Date: December 2019