I'm Not Done Yet but...

I'm not done with my Pennie Pockets but I thought I would show what I did have finished. I have 5 more to complete. I filled them with some Lindor truffles. I hope the women in my family like them. I like the fabrics I chose but for next year's pockets, I will use better fabric. I was pressed for time and I really don't have a holiday fabric stash yet so I went to Joann's and bought some yardage. I can definitely see the difference in these with better quality fabric. Also, the one hanging on my tree (no picture), I used a lightweight interfacing to give the fabric more body. I was going to do the same to the rest but I didn't for two reasons: I didn't know how they would pack and hold up after a year; I didn't want them all crushed and wrinkled looking. The main reason? I was too lazy to add the additional step! Hey, I'm being honest! Just too lazy. And if you haven't made these yet.... you need to! They are so cute and happy! Thank you to Monica (the Happy Zombie) for providing wonderful instructions on how to create these! Click the "Pennie Pocket" link above and it should take you right to Monica's post where the instructions are.

Here's my unfinished pile. The yo-yos are all made up, I just have to attach them and the buttons. I hope to have them done tonight. I love the Santa Elf and "Merry Christmas" buttons! I like them so much, I did a close-up for you. A bit blurry.... sorry!

I totally messed one up at the last minute so I do have to make an odd ball one for a gift for my family. I really like this fabric group. I making more to give to a friend of mine after the holidays. She knit Amelia a beautiful winter poncho - I'll get a picture of Punkie in it and show you. I'm making her up three of them as a Thank You. This fabric grouping is more her style. The black holly fabric is really sharp. I should have bought a whole yard of it. Oh well. Maybe there will be more after Christmas and maybe it will be on sale.

One more! I love this one. I'm going to hang it on my tree but this one I'm going to leave out all year. It's fun and happy. I'm planning on making more with this fabric grouping.

I also got Amelia's baby doll quilt binded. I chickened out on doing a real binding strip and all that so I just used the backing material and folded it over. It's not bad looking. My next quilt, I plan on doing a "real" binding. I was just not ready for it at the moment. I hope she likes it for her new baby that "Santa" is leaving for her.

And I finally got her crayon bag completed. I started it back in October and put it aside. Finally finished it. It is now filled with coloring goodness, wrapped and ready to go under the tree tomorrow night!

So, that's it. I have more sewing to get done before this time tomorrow. Need to get my house clean and some baking done. I hope each and every one of you has a happy, healthy and festive holiday!

Merry Christmas!

Enjoy your night!

Jen :)