Tuesday, July 20, 2010

A Present a Week {till Christmas} with Works in Progress

Look out! Christmas is creeping up on us! That's why I'm joining Deb at Works in Progress in her "a Present a week {till Christmas}" challenge.

For the past two years I've taken up the Corporate Free Christmas ideal, and have made most of the gifts we give. I had expected it would take a lot of time, but I think it was quicker and much more satisfying than trudging around the shops. Although of course, it did involve a few trips to sewing shops...

However I still had the last-minute dash, even though it took place in comfort over a warm sewing machine. So this year I started in February, have several projects on the go, and completed... one so far. 

That is until I joined Deb's challenge! Here's my first week's entry: a set of four Christmas coasters, made with Not So Fancy Nancy's tutorial.They're for a dear friend who is overseas.

So that's two presents completed. Erm, how many weeks do I have left, Deb?

UPDATE: I've made a secret Christmas list on another site, leave a message if you'd like the URL- if you're on the list, no peeking!

3 messages:

makeitgiveit said...

They are very cool. I have been thinking about the coaster thing too so it is nice to find some inspiration. Thanks for visiting my blog. I hope to continue with the present a week journey so I'll be seeing more of you!

Holly said...

Coasters are on my list of gifts to make as well, nice job!

One Girl said...

great coasters! doesn't it feel great to get organised? I'm hoping to get not one but two pairs of pjamas finished this week!