Sunday, November 25, 2012

An Early Christmas

Over the mountains and through the wheat fields to brother-in-law's house we went. Dark o'thirty the Saturday after Thanksgiving, we headed east to join hubby's family for our annual early Christmas gathering. Years ago we decided to go the gift-exchange route, so everyone brings a gift, then we draw numbers to decide who picks one first etc. etc.

This year I was so inclined to make my gift, not totally sure how it would go over, but feeling ok that IF I brought my own gift back home I'd be perfectly fine with it. I went really practical and dug into my stack of Brrr! fat quarters, making a couple of quilted potholders reminiscent of those I made my Mom for Mother's Day. Originally inspired by Jacquie of Tallgrass Prairie Studio, and still my favorite potholder 'pattern' y-seams and all, they measured about 10" when complete. And with a layer of both cotton batt and Insul-Bright, they'll be functional and study, as well as fun to use.
Of course, one of Jeni's drawstring bags was perfect to gift them in, showcasing the largest scale print in that cherry palette.
Gladly, my gift went over just fine, transferring hands several times, which is a gift-exchange compliment for sure.

Linking up with {sew} Mondern Monday and Fabric Tuesday.
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25 comments:

  1. Heather D.November 25, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Fun!! You're too modest - of course people would want these. :)

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  2. A.J. Dub. (Amy)November 25, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Love these! Where did you get your ties for the bag?

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  3. LeanneNovember 25, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    What a lovely present.

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  4. SusanNovember 25, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    They are lovely! And thankfully the recipient thought so too!

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  5. Teje KarjalainenNovember 25, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Hi Debbie! gift-exchange sounds fun! Your presents are so beautiful! You have made the block so great, not vertical-horizontal, looks good and the bag is wonderful! x Teje

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  6. AnonymousNovember 26, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    What a beautiful gift! Wo wouldn't love to receive those ?!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 26, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    I love Brr! And practical (yet pretty) gifts for gift exchanges.

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  8. AnnaNovember 26, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    Love the pot holders and little bag! What great gifts :) I love functional pretty things.

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  9. LynneNovember 26, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    Okay so I finally bought that bag pattern this weekend because they are so cute, and your potholders are wonderful. Love the handy little grommet in the corners. Brrr! fabric is just perfect.

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  10. CarlaNovember 26, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Handmade is best : ) Anyone would be glad to receive these.

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  11. Julia GraberNovember 26, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Lovely potholders and such fun to make!

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  12. Nat at Made in HomeNovember 26, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    They are beautiful! I would have loved to receive them!

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  13. Lisa CNovember 26, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Yippee for you! That is certainly a nice compliment.

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  14. KellyNovember 26, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Love those potholders and matchy bag - I would have been over the moon to be gifted these!

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  15. MariaNovember 26, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Love your potholders and a good idea to make a matching pouch for them.

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  16. Heidi StaplesNovember 26, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Such a perfect gift, Debbie, and I love the matching pouch. Love it!

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  17. KirstenNovember 26, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Fabulous idea for a gift and the matching pouch is perfect!

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  18. Janine @ Rainbow HareNovember 26, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    These are beautiful - a wonderful gift :)

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  19. Katy CameronNovember 26, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Very cute, no wonder they were popular!

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  20. M-R CharbonneauNovember 26, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Great idea for a gift exchange! I've been wondering what to do with some Brr! that I have...hmmm.

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  21. Mickey HunacekNovember 26, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Very cute! And oh so practical--wished they were mine--but I love the bird feeder, too. I think I'll try to make some of those pot holders for others for gifts--Nice idea--and I like practical! Fun time. Glad you all were there to share it.

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  22. Erin @ Billy Button DesignNovember 27, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    I love brrr! and loving the red in the snow flakes....I wish I had some of that now. Looks fantastic as a contrast to the blue.

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  23. Deb@asimplelifequiltsNovember 27, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful items for a gift exchange! We have one on my Mom's side of the family and it's always fun to see what everyone is "fighting" over and share lots of laughs.

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  24. BethNovember 27, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Definitely not surprising - those are adorable!

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  25. Bumblebee and SophieNovember 28, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    I love the aqua and red for Christmas!

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