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Jan042016

you know I had to do this sooner or later, right?

So depending on your point of view, I'm either "later" as in Christmas is SO over already, or I'm "sooner" as in Christmas is still another 11 1/2 months away!  LOL! 

I actually had this finished before Christmas, it just took me this long to show you.  (The short daylight hours of winter here in the Great White North known as Canada are NOT my favourite thing.)

I don't have a ton to say about this version ... you already know how I feel about pink.  I made this one a bit smaller - it doesn't have a border because I opted for a lace trim instead. 

And that little ribbon/lace/button addition in the top left corner?  Uh, that is there to hide a little oopsies.  My cutting table was (is) a bit of a disaster and it seems I accidentally ran my rotary cutter into the fabric by an inch and a bit.  So that little embellishment is more of a bandage than an intentional design detail.  But works.  And it makes me giggle.

Hope your New Year is off to a good start!

xo k

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Reader Comments (22)

Of course you had to do this;-) Love your little oopsie it's perfect and I totally intend to do this next time I make something small (but I hope I don't accidentally cut into my fabric).
January 4, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterHildy
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the colours! It's fabulous Kristyne! Those pink Christmas ornaments are soooo pretty. I'd love to see a picture of your tree!
January 4, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterAngelica
oh my goodness, I love this version! and your little oopsie bandage? Perfect design element! Now I want to make another. sigh
January 4, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterEllyn
So cute! No wonder you had to make it, keep it out.
January 4, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterPatricia Cash
So very very cute! I still have Christmas gifts I'm trying to finish so I like the idea of being early for 2016😉
January 4, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterStephanie
I did exactly the same oops with a gift card holder. Sliced the corner right off! It did motivate me to straighten out my sewing table so that was a good thing. Now I have an idea for fixing it...thanks!
January 4, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterDebbi
That's gorgeous! I love the color combo- this may sound silly but I don't know how to make a lacey border like that! Any chance u could give a mini- tutorial?
I agree w/Angelica, I would love to see how u decorate your Christmas tree too! 😊🎄
January 4, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterKathleen
That's really cute!
January 4, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterBillieBee
Love this in soft pink with the lace border - and the special lace button 'flag'. It is so, so pretty! Happy New Year Kristyne! We're in deep freeze right now here too :)!
January 4, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterSigi G
I am so glad you mentioned the little bandage. It is just a charming solution to that little problem. I'm pretty sure that is how applique was invented. You should make up a very fancy word for this! Like maybe "oopslice" or "accicutalique." Lol. I like the way it adds character to that area.
January 4, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterAmy
I love pink too.
And lace
The "patch" at the top looks like a happy banner
January 4, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterRosemary
I love your pink version, Kristyne.
January 5, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterChristine M
It's beautiful!

P.S. Early. Definitely early!
January 5, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterArchie The Wonder Dog
You are too fun. Love your "bandage!"
January 5, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterKaren Shackleford
I love it...the extra trim is perfect...what mistake?
January 5, 2016 | Unregistered Commentergrace
We spread Christmas over a 12 day time period. That means that today is our last day of Christmas, so you're neither early nor late. I'd say you're right on time where we're concerned. Besides, we could look at those sweet little hats as party hats for some special little (or big) girl's birthday party. You've given us a very versatile project here , and I thank you.
January 5, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterCindy A
Oh, such delicious colours- jusr like gelato. Yummy!
Love your little oopsie. If you hadn't mentioned it, I'd have never known. Genius!
Happy New Year!
January 5, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterHeather (mtl)
Very cute!
January 6, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterChristina
Just beautiful
January 8, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterRenee
Your details continue to be amazing. The banner is the best "patch" you could have put on! I love that you let the "mistake" become a success!
January 9, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterAmanda
I think that is so pretty. A Christmas quilt is on my 'to do' list for this year.
January 11, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterCherie
soooooooooooo dying .. early for sure!
February 4, 2016 | Unregistered Commenterpat sloan

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