I've been busy trying to get ready for my next craft show on Labor Day. I decided to make some pot holders. My BFF (who lives in Alaska) was thinking of something different for her coworkers for Christmas. I told her I would make her Christmas Potholders and she could give them with her yummy Christmas cookies. So she sent me some pieced tops for potholders. Here are two that I've put together. I really like the reindeer one. I talked to her on Sat. and she told me to try and sell them. She would make more and she really enjoyed making them.
In the middle of all the potholders, crayon rollups, etc. Our 7 week old grandson was being baptised yesterday. So I put my sewing on hold for a couple of days and made him this little pillow. I placed a label on the back with his Baptism date and from his Grandma and Grandpa. My DH was very proud. My stepson is also Andrew. So now we have three Andrews, should be interesting. I thought it turned out great. Before I started quilting and sewing, I did alot of counted cross stitch. I hope that one day he looks back on it and remembers us.
I won't have alot of time at the end of this week, as my DH has a kidney stone lodged between his kidney and bladder and will be having a Liprotipsy (shockwave) Thursday to hopefully shatter the stone which is the size of a pea. Right now he's not in a lot of pain, just being impatient to get it over with. Can't much blame him there.
I do really need to make a quilt for a neighbor that has been dianosed with throat cancer. He has been going through kemo and radiation, not doing well. He is 74 and cold all the time. With the heat we've had here his wife finally gave in and turned on the a/c. After labor day I will head to the quilt store and see if I can find some fun fabric for a lap quilt for him.
Have a great week.
Connie204
Potholders look great, and what a good idea, potholders with some cookies.
ReplyDeleteThe pillow is so cute! I still cross stitch a little no and then.
Good luck to the hubby.
The pillow is cute and I'm sure your grandson will love it. And I, too, like the idea of cookies with potholders...hmmm... I hope the treatment goes well for the hubby (I don't know much about it). And the quilt for your neighbor will be much appreciated, I'm sure, even if it's a simple one.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that sweet pillow will be treasured. I love the potholders! Good luck to your husband.
ReplyDeleteYour grandson forget you?? You've got to be kidding! He will always remember the nice things you do for him, and that pillow will be a special treasure!
ReplyDeleteFor your husband, I hope everything comes out okay! (Hmm---that doesn't sound quite right, does it? *giggle*) But I do hope the procedure goes well for him.
Those cancer quilts are tough; I still need to decide on one too.
---"Love"
I love the potholders. They will go great with Christmas cookies!
ReplyDeleteI've never been very good at cross stitch, but I have a deep respect for those who have the tallent. Love the pillow and I can't believe you got it done in only a couple of days!