Should be making Christmas gifts but....

There is still lots of time...I know...but I am not usually a leave it to the last minute person.

So what have I been doing instead of finishing Christmas gifts?

 

All 168 scrappy 4-1/2" log cabin blocks are done. I pieced them together in two halves so all that is left is to sew the two halves together and decide on a border. There are 2 layers on the door.  For now it will stay as it is until Christmas quilts are done.

 

 

Then I was visiting my Dad for a couple of days. The hexagons have become my travelling project.

 I am now finished all the full 'flower garden' blocks.

 

 

 

 

I have just 3 stars to finish and then some part blocks to finish the edges. It is still a long way to go! My dad thinks I should put the number of pieces on the label. He always has good ideas!

 

 

Here is a look at the back! That is a lot of seam allowances.

Taking the paper out is going to be interesting.

 

 

And finally this little angel was calling to me to get started.

 

 

It was a kit from the Houston show. It isn't my usual taste but when I saw the sample it so reminded me of my mom.  If she was still with us I would have bought this and made it for her. She would have loved it. I kept going back to it over and over so I finally bought the kit to make for my sewing room as a tribute to my wonderful mom and all the things she loved.

 

I am not sure it is a good idea to make such a tribute. I keep getting a bit weepy when I am working on it. Even after 5 years, I still miss her more than words can say.

 

Now I have to tell myself I should get back to Christmas...

 

Happy Stitching!