I made a few more microwave cozies this past year and thought they would be a good idea for the 12 Days packages.

I made them in three different sizes but the smallest size (8″) finished up being only large enough for a very small bowl or cup. The 10″ and 12″ are a bit more useable.

Then I decided to make a couple more (10″ and 12″) to send along in Big Dylan and Erica’s parcel. The fabric for their bowls was inspired by the fabric I received in my Guild Challenge package.

There is nothing better than Christmas leftovers!

I think this is probably my favourite miniature from the entire collection. It could be that I’ve had almost a dozen to practice on before I got to this one. Sadly the company that made these available is no longer sending to Canada so Stacia, Deloise and I will have to find something else to do on our sewing days. I don’t expect it to be a problem!

I gave this one to Elizabeth at Christmas.

December 26, 2021

These lined tissue holders went into the 12-Days of Christmas packages for the kids. The pattern was very simple but I had to start three times on my first one before I got it right. They all got an extra supply of tissues so they are refillable.

Although Stacia, Deloise and I sewed for three calendar days some of our days were shorter than others as we each had commitments at some point over a couple of the days. Nevertheless it was a wonderful three days.

First up was our lesson in freezer-paper paper piecing, a technique I’ve tried before but had no luck with. It must have been the teacher because with Deloise’s guidance I had no trouble at all. It is certainly going to be my go-to technique for any future paper piecing projects; I know my Splendid Sampler blocks will go a lot quicker from now on.

The centre star was as far as the class went, but Deloise had finished hers so I just copied what she had done. I added a border and somewhat copied her quilting design. It took me until the third day of sewing to get it all finished.

Our November miniature was the second project. Stacia and Deloise were finished, of course, long before I was. I changed the pattern somewhat so mine is a bit larger than the pattern. The binding on this one took me until the third day as well.