Monday, November 26, 2012

Self Quilting

I learned a new phrase last week ~ self gifting. Basically, when you're out there shopping for others, you pick up a little somethin' somethin' for yourself.

Although I didn't do any self gifting this weekend, I did indulge in a little self quilting ~ which basically means that while I should be finishing up (starting?!) Christmas gifts, I made one for myself!  I've had this little project on my list for forever. Time to finally do something about it. I hauled out my basket of selvages that I've been collecting since I found out that you're supposed to save them and make something awesome like this. (That is never gonna happen. And I'm pretty much over the whole selvage saving  thing, too.)






Anyway, I made Amy's pincushion/armrest/sewing center. I really like it! And it will definitely come in handy when it's time to sew down all the bindings/casings/openings of all the gifts that I hope to get finished. 

5 comments:

Michele said...

There is nothing wrong with self gifting every once in a while and I sure do like what you self gifted this time. BTW I never got into the whole selvage thing myself.

Gene Black said...

I have made one journal cover from selvedges. I also have a small piece of "fabric" that I made from selvedges just waiting for inspiration to strike.

Kathleen said...

Heather, so cute! I try to save selvages too but I am not sure what to do with them. I love the spool fabric you used on the pin cushion!

Needled Mom said...

I like that idea of self quilting and the result is gorgeous.

Manda said...

Super cute! As always I will be more than happy to take any unwanted salvages off your hands, Heather. :)