Design Wall Monday

I finished the penguin applique on my postage stamp quilt!  My friend Julia drew the penguin and cut out the templates for me.  I decided to use the green material from the border and the red from the binding for the hat and scarf.

 I used fusible webbing when I cut out the material.  I practiced with my darning foot to go around the penguin.  It's not great, but the more I practice the better it will be!

I plan on finishing the quilt this week, at least I hope to!



We had another quilt along on Friday night, that is when I started the work on my penguin, I had it all cut out before I got there.

Tabitha and I working on our quilts, this is Tabitha's first time to quilt, I had her chain stitching.

Valerie Chain stitching her postage stamp quilt.

Gladis, Sarah and Atarah are crocheting their granny square quilts.

I did finish my step mom's gifts.  She loves Raggedy Ann and Andy.  This material was the closest that I could find.  I had this plain looking apron that I had made about a year ago, I put a pocket on it with this material.

Before I practiced my free motion quilting on her gifts, I took some scraps and made mug rugs for myself and practiced on them.  They look pretty awful!  LOL

I also made my first mug rugs and pot holders!  I made them reversible.  I did not want them to look Christmasey, and had a hard time deciding on the binding, I finally decided on this blue and really love it!  These pot holders and mug rugs will also be gifts for my stepmom.  I noticed she was using cheap old freebie  costers, when I was there for my Dad's funeral.

 I made two of each, but wanted to show you both sides.

 I practiced more free motion quilting on them.  She has a country theme, so I liked the apples on this one.

 Here are the pot holders.

Here is my quilt so far!  I'm really glad I added the penguin, when I wash it, it should fray some, I clipped the red parts on the hat and the ends of the green scarf.

I also need to make a bath robe for my husband for Christmas, and then I'm done!
Do you have any last minute gifts that you need to make?
Have a merry Christmas!
Missy