Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Did that and Done!

The placemats are done and in their baskets, I'm going to bring lunch for my staff on the 11th and hand them out then. These were fun to make and I don't know where my brain was, but I almost didn't quilt them. It finally dawned on me that they were supposed to be "quilted placemats". Sometimes I can be so slow, but eventually I catch up. Like next time I make these I won't use all of my prints and maybe space them out with some tot's or solids. Duh, then I may have had enough of the prints. I think they have a saying for this, something about hindsight. It also finally dawned on me that this was another "P" project!! What's up with that? First it was pincushions, then pumpkins and then back to the pincushions cause I didn't get them done and now placemats! I'm done with the "P's" and I'm movin on to the "Qs" but I can't say what. What I'm working on now is a gift for someone who may check my blog. So... I'm busy and staying out of trouble. The 20 placemats managed to use up about 5 yards of my stash and odd bits and leftovers of batting, so this is gonna be linked to the stashbusting!!
Oh and how cute are those napkins that I found at the dollar store... 2 for a buck?

15 comments:

Doodlebug Gail said...

Those look gorgeous all ready in the basket! I'm sure your luncheon will be a huge success and everyone will love their placemats.

tami said...

Those are great. I bookmarked the pattern to make later. What a nice thing to do for your staff. I'm sure they will love them.

Darlene said...

Beyond cute! Your staff is going to be amazed, please, happy, excited, giddy, etc. :-)

Vicky said...

Those are adorable! I was wondering about your P's! Time to make yourself something!!! ILY

Laurie Ann said...

That is such a great idea. Your staff will really appreciate them!

SuBee said...

Oh man, what a super gift idea - mind if I copy? My staff all asked for quilts (are you kiddin' me???) so placemats it is -- lol. They're terrific!

PamKittyMorning said...

Love them, what a clever idea!

Texan said...

Very cute, great job! 20 yikes that was a few to make!

Anonymous said...

You did it! Great job! Looks wonderful. Wished I worked for you!

gloria g. Richards, TX

Erin said...

love them! very nice..talent you have for sure!

Red Geranium Cottage said...

what a cute basket full of placemats. Great idea!!

Nan said...

Your placemats are so darn cute! Wherever did you get that fabric? Love the napkins - the dollar store can be a wonderful place, can't it? Your staff will be thrilled!!

Kim said...

Mar, your placemats are wonderful! And I love the bargain you found on napkins. Everyone will love these!

Alison said...

Those are just lovely. Good for you.

The floss in the photo on my blog is Six Strand Sweets by Jessica. They are hand dyed, varigated flosses. I have no plans for them, I just love them!!

Aunt Debbi/kurts mom said...

I enjoyed your blog, you make such beautiful things.