Thursday, November 18, 2010

Making Things Happen

Manly scarf, free pattern--can't find it.
Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, taupe
Yesterday at quilting class I was bragging about how I make all my Christmas presents (except for the ones I buy at the last minute, right?) and someone asked how many I have finished. Many moons ago I wrote that I had to make something every four days. I'm pretty sure you know how that went. When I got home, I made a list of all my peeps and crossed out the ones that I've completed. Of the 24 names on the list, I've crossed out two. Why did I think I was doing so well?

Not as wonky as it looks.
Pattern from the Village at Chelsea Lane.
(I know why. Even though I am finished with two, I have eight more that I am nearly done. Add in one that I am buying (my cousin-I-never-talk-about gets gift cards because she's down on her luck) and I'm almost halfway done. Next weekend, the dude will be playing in a chess tournament, so I should be able to whip out four or five more. Also, I am a cockeyed optimist.)

I still don't know what I'm making for my dad, but Sew, Mama, Sew is doing their Handmade Holiday round-up again and they've gotten round to men.
Restitched that black lining three times.
Charming.

5 comments:

staci said...

Awesome! Sounds like you are right on top of things!!!

Anonymous said...

I love the bag! It really came out well. I tried to cross stitch all my gifts this year, I won't finish - but I really made an effort. Next year, I shorten the list!

KarenV said...

Your bag turned out great!

Alice said...

You'll get there. 24 handmade gifts... wow. Well, except for the gift card. You certainly have me beat!

Unknown said...

Wow. That's a great bag. Cute scarf too. I've just about given up on making anything handmade every again. Sigh...