Monday, December 22, 2014

THE LAST OF THE LAST MINUTE GIFTS

One of my sons and his family are living in temporary housing right now. It's hard on them not knowing how long they will be in one place. Because of that, my daughter in law asked for no toys for the girlies because they don't want a lot to pack up.
This year I decided to give them things that they can use together.  I've gathered together some kitchy things for mommy, and made her this apron and matching hot pad



the girlies needed aprons too



this cookie cutter makes the cutest little hands! I see lots of cookies in their future    : )


I mentioned in a previous post that we are going to have another wedding in the spring.  It's going to be a busy few months!  Here is a fun photo of the two

photo by Nathan Fawcett

When I finished a baby quilt a few weeks ago,  I counted 13 of them ready to be gifted to new arrivals.  As I said to one of my readers a while back...... "do you think that's too much to ask of a new daughter in law" ?   hahaha

Have a fun week with all your Christmas celebrations.
Merry Christmas from our home to yours!
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21 comments:

  1. Celtic ThistleDecember 22, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    Lovely aprons and those biscuit cutters are so cute! Great photo of the engaged couple too.

    Would love you to link up your Christmas makes to December's Ho, Ho, Ho and on We Sew at http://quiltswithpersonality.wordpress.com/2014/12/17/ho-ho-ho-and-on-we-sew/

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  2. Needled MomDecember 22, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    13? Not too much to ask as long as Grandma is up for a lot of babysitting!!!

    Those aprons are just darling. They will make such nice gifts.

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  3. SarahDecember 22, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Love the aprons. I wouldn't tell the new DIL right away about all 13 quilts...start with just 7 or 8. LOL

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  4. Dawn HughesDecember 22, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Very cute aprons Carla, for the sweetest little girls. Love useful gifts, and I am sure they will love them. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Hugs

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  5. VickiDecember 22, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    What darling aprons. Such a practical gift for a mobile family.

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  6. UnknownDecember 23, 2014 at 12:25 AM

    Your Aprons are fabulous and I am sure the girls with just love them. Thank you so much for stopping by Quilts with Personality and linking up to the party. Marie x

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  7. gillyDecember 23, 2014 at 12:25 AM

    Lovely gifts which I'm sure will be enjoyed by all! Wishing you a happy & blessed Christmas time together. Hugs xx

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  8. KimDecember 23, 2014 at 1:13 AM

    Now Carla, don't you go counting your chickens before they're hatched! ;) Though I can see another li'l bairn or two some day being born into your burgeoning family! What a happy couple they are. Love, love, love all those pretty aprons. Gorgeous fabrics.

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  9. Granny Maud's GirlDecember 23, 2014 at 4:12 AM

    Does your prospective daughter-in-law know about the 13 baby quilts? :)
    Cute aprons!

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  10. CatherineDecember 23, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    Love those aprons-great gifts

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  11. Donna quiltsDecember 23, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    The aprons are lovely gifts! I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and holiday season.

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  12. CathyDecember 23, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    Congrats on another wedding! The aprons,are lovely! merry Christmas!!!

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  13. rachelDecember 23, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    hahahahah! i love it - 13! the pressure is on! :)

    such thoughtful gifts! and i love how practical your daugther-in-law is too! the aprons are perfect and the cookie cutters - a great find!

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  14. BillieBee (billiemick)December 23, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    Really cute gifts. Merry Christmas

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  15. Glinda ♥December 24, 2014 at 1:45 AM

    What a sensible daughter in law ... your aprons are the perfect gift and so expertly and lovingly made (as always) - you have a lovely family. Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2015 :)

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  16. FlourishingPalmsDecember 25, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    Oh Carla! You're such a worker-bee! What a good idea to make those practical gifts for your grand girls. Congratulations on the fun ahead preparing for a wedding, and yes, I'd say you're entirely set on baby quilts! Probably for a half-dozen years or so! I hope you've had a very merry Christmas, and made wonderful memories with your family. Blessings.

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  17. Sandra :)December 27, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    Gorgeous aprons - I love the little extras you picked for each apron - they match perfectly!

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  18. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentDecember 29, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Lots of wonderful family events to celebration and look forward to. I really like the black and white hot pad!

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  19. liniecatDecember 30, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    lol such cute little hand shapes!
    13 quilts..........well one grandchild could have one a year of course .... lol

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  20. Rene'December 30, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas Carla!!! Pretty handmade gifts shared here. I love your final photo!

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  21. Christine @ 12,450miles December 31, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Happy Holidays!! I hope your season has been merry! I adore these… what perfect gifts! :)

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