Saturday, December 5, 2009

Pocket and Paper

i really like the look of the stitched numbers.Jessica and i were exhausted. but the pocket advents were finished just in time for December 1st. one for Jessica's house. and one for my sister's house.1/2 yard cuts from Quilt Taffy. 1/2 yard cuts and a panel from Fabrics By The Sea. white Kona cotton on front. and premium Kona muslin on back. and thanks to QT for mixing the brown polka dot with the Have A Sheri Berry Holiday prints. it inspired the brown stitching for the numbers. and OMG. did i actually machine quilt something. i stuck to my comfort zone which is zig-zag. hated it. but will try to do more of it in the future.

my Mom's paper bag advent was finished on December 2nd.she has already asked if she is getting a strawberry candy in each bag.here's a peek. i have another week to fill bags for day 13 thru day 25.

5 comments:

Corrie said...

i really like the stitching of the numbers. those are nice sized pockets what a sweetie you are to your mom. how fun for her & for you to do.

Unknown said...

Just wonderful! They are so nice. Aren't you glad they are done, even though you hated part of it?

Simone de Klerk said...

I just love your Advent Calenders! And such lovely presents to go inside (O:

Anonymous said...

Lovely ideas Karen. Well done for getting them sompleted on time.

Nanette Merrill said...

This is just so cute. I want to be your sister and get one. I love this fabric and I love your stitched numbers. I've wanted to do this for so long. Maybe one of these years. Nice Job Karen! I see lots of things today but this one I want!!