Saturday, May 25, 2013

Christmas item

The 25th is here again - time for 1 Christmas Item a Month.
Thank you  for hosting it again this month Narelle.  You can go to Narelle's blog to see the beautiful Christmas items made this month.  You will find lots of inspiration.

This month I used up a UFO Christmas block to make some items.
The starting block
 After using the middle section to make a pin cushion, I used the top and bottom thirds to make 4 coasters and a mug rug. These little items are now sitting in my Christmas box, instead of being an orphan block in my UFO stash.  That is a good feeling.
I was going to make something else using another orphan block but time beat me, so that will come later.

14 comments:

creations.1 said...

How resourceful are you!! They all great.

Chrissie said...

Great idea - i rather liked the original block but nice to have christmas items in the box already

Stitching Lady said...

Fantastic idea - although difficult to think already of Christmas.

Anonymous said...

what a great idea Marilyn,well done they look great.xx

Fiona said...

great upcycling.... love them...
Hugz

Noela said...

Very clever Marilyn and so many things made from 1 block. Hugs.....

Sandra :) said...

HAHA what a great idea - I would never have thought to take apart a block and use it bit by bit - that's adorable!

Anna Christina said...

Very pretty. It's never too early to get ready for Christmas.

Jindi's Cottage said...

Now that is definitely thinking outside the block...fabulous recycling...wonder what the next orphan block will become....

Unknown said...

Clever Thinking...Lovely Gift.
cheers

Tatkis said...

That was very clever! Adorable set!

Hugs,
Tatyana

marina said...

great repurposing for your christmas finish.

Unknown said...

Hello!
I love these coasters and mug rug! great ideas!!!

hugz
Pam

Narelle said...

Not only cute finishes but a very clever idea ... well done!
I have added you pic to the 1 Xmas page too :o)