this year, i'm trying a new strategy. several factors went into my decisions: 1) i'm tired of spending money on gifts that aren't appreciated. 2) i have a crapton of fabric. 3) i recently got a mid-arm straight stitch machine that i need to practice my FMQ on.
thus was born the Ugly Christmas Quilts Project! a win-win all around, i think. i get to use up fabric i hate, practice my FMQ, and not spend any actual cash. win for them, because odds are, even though i hate this fabric, they will love their quilts!
for oldest sister #1 (this one has been particularly mean to me!) a nine-patch in "delightful" country colors with sashing, backed with a woodsy, lodgy moose print. she loves the "log cabin" style of decor, so this is fitting!
for sister #1's twin (who has been somewhat nicer): a pinwheel sampler in country colors (i just finished the top last night, so no pics of this one yet!)
for youngest sister: snowmen (she looooooves snowmen)
for neice - a boring postage stamp quilt with a simple pieced back:
so, which one do YOU like best/least?
3 comments:
LOVE your thinking!! I have in-law's like that - I may use your idea for next year! Well done busting through your stash!
I trust none of your kins-women read your blog.
I hope that your hard work is appreciated.
If not, next year, consumables: food, drink, soaps, lotions.
Good luck & Merry Christmas!
hahhahahah I love this post. Best ever. Also fave is plain postage and least fave is that log cabin inspired just because those colors are so not me.
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