It seems Amy (over at Amy's Creative Side) seems to know just when I need the extra boost to get things done... She's posted her One Thing, One Week challenge again, so here I go!
I started working on them last night, before I knew the challenge was coming.
I made good progress...once you get past the halfway point on string piecing blocks, they seem to just magically be done!
The back is on the left - one big piece folded in half, then quilted a bit to hold it together. The front has holes cut and also needs to be folded in half and have a piece of clear vinyl sewn in the window, but I squirted a little FrayChek on the corners because the first one I made ravelled just a little bit there. I wanted that dry before sewing any more!
They'll each be "filled" with an appropriate gift card. I know some will argue that it's a lazy way out from buying gifts, but one niece loves to read and I wouldn't have the first clue what to buy her for a book....what has she read? what does she like? what will her mom allow her to read? Another LOVES to be able to rent movies with her own money, so a gift card to a local video store will be tons more fun than a single movie. And they're all girls, so shopping is a hobby! (I might offer to do the driving for that outing...)
Better get busy or I'll never get them finished!
Happy quilting,
Katie
The keychain wallets are a great idea when combined with a gift card (or even cash). My plan is to make a few for gift giving as well. (Check back with me in a month to see how far I got with that!) They would be great for little gifts, too.
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Great idea! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteLiri
Those are so cute. Lucky girls. Keep stitching.
ReplyDeleteThe keychain things are wonderful;) As for gift cards...I think they are great gifts. It's better than wasting money trying to guess what someone might want and then that item being discarded in secret later;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Quilting!!
Your keychain wallets and gift cards will be great! With kids spread out all over the place I always send a check so they get what they really want, it is always the right size, color, etc. and I don't spend more in postage than the gift is worth. Gift cards are fun to shop with, too. Makes sense to me!
ReplyDeleteI love the keychain wallet. I would love the pattern. This would be a great Xmas present for my 14 yr old granddaughter as she wants gift cards. She also actually uses what I make her. So this would be great. Thanks, Katie. Connie204
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