This is a fun project and uses quite a bot of fabric. I've got a larger bowl in process. It will probably take all week to finish! I haven't reported for two weeks. As my Dad would say my back and neck were "stove up" and I jsut didn't get much done. Terri got me interested in making some sets of coasters for gifts. It's taken me all week but I finally got one set done. This one is for one of my SILs (no, Carol, you get somethign else!). JJ doesn't read the blog so I can post it.
Between this set and the bowl, I've cut about a yard of fabric so I'll go ahead and count that as out.
- This week IN: 1
- This week OUT: 14.5
- YTD IN: 171.5 yards
- YTD out: 258 yards
- NET OUT: 86.5 yards (Goal 100 yards)
Here's my December list status. There hasn't been much progress!
- Gift box for Anne's birthday gift
- Tie dye 5 shirts for gifts - 3 done
- DSM quilting samples
- Gift boxes or bags for Christmas gifts
- Finish log cabin blocks
- Work on that stupid cat - I'm going to make Christmas ornaments instead this month!
They turned out great! Love the colors you used.
Posted by: Terri | December 14, 2008 at 07:00 PM
Love the baskets and the coasters! I need to finish the last one I started, and make some more. They really are fun!
Posted by: Randi | December 14, 2008 at 07:14 PM
You are getting a lot more accomplished than I am. I love the coasters!
Posted by: Diane | December 14, 2008 at 08:24 PM
I have never done any of the wrapped cord projects. Does the stitching go into the cord or just into the fabric where it touches?
Posted by: Wanda | December 14, 2008 at 08:37 PM
awesome coasters!
Posted by: Sue | December 15, 2008 at 07:24 AM
I love the coasters and the basket!
Posted by: Jackie | December 15, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Nice coasters, Vicki. The author of that book (Sue) is a member of my local quilt guild. She's a neat lady! She gave a talk one night about the whole process of writing a book. Very interesting.
Posted by: Michele at Sweet Leaf | December 15, 2008 at 10:40 AM
I like the coasters too. you've nearly reached your goal - i didnt think youd even get close mid year. You better hurry up with your gift making - only 6 more sleeps.
Posted by: Paula Hewitt | December 15, 2008 at 02:40 PM
I absolutely LOVE making those coasters and bowls.I have a basket now I put all my little strips in.Selvages are good to0!
Posted by: Becca | December 15, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Those coasters are great! And hey while I can forgive you for giving up on the cat for December you ought to know I'll be hounding you to get back to it in January, lol!
Posted by: Angela | December 15, 2008 at 03:33 PM
Hi Vicki,
I love the wrapped bowl and coasters. I haven't tried this type of project either, but I would like to learn how to at some point in the future.
Kristin in SC
Posted by: Kristin Farwig | December 15, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Hi Vicki,
It's lovely to hear from you. I am just now catching up with blog comments.
What lovely coasters - handmade gifts mean so much more. I know they will be appreciated.
Posted by: Ivory Spring | December 15, 2008 at 11:48 PM
cute coasters and bowl...like the colors!
Posted by: Deb Levy | December 16, 2008 at 08:52 PM
you got this from it's a wrap right? my aunt has that and is making bowls as gifts for my cousins wedding .. I'm like .. you need more than to august to get this done and yes it does use a LOT of fabric .. one bowl = 1 yard me thinks .. wow!
looks GREAT
grace
Posted by: grace | December 19, 2008 at 07:04 PM
Those are really great coasters! I've seen a few people doing that sort of craft -- looks like fun! Another thing for my very long list...
Posted by: Cheri | December 19, 2008 at 08:56 PM
Those coasters are lovely gifts!
Posted by: Tany | December 30, 2008 at 11:23 AM