My normal WIP Wednesday list is on hiatus for while.  Between the holidays and my due date (in January) I am just focusing on what needs to get done NOW.  Instead I have decided to do a special edition Christmas WIP list!  The list above shows the things that I would like to get done before Christmas, all of these are gifts.  Honestly, in my head this list seemed a lot longer, so it really feels good to actually put pen to paper and write the list out.  It doesn't seem so overwhelming now, which is really a good thing.  Most of these items have not been started yet, but some are in the works, and others are in the "pulling fabric" stage, like the pillowcase below.

Two of the items are on the "if it doesn't get done, that is ok" list.  The bookbag is going to be for my son, and honestly if it doesn't get done, oh well.  The other is the table runner I am considering making for my mother-in-law, once again, if I get it done, great, otherwise, maybe next year.

The one project that I am smack dab in the middle of is the pirate blanket for my son.  I am making a large 25" x 26" block (seen below) from the Modern Blocks book.  It is almost finished (the water is laying down and is Heather Ross mermaids and fish.)  I just have to add borders so that the finished size is closer to 36" x 40."  I have not decided how to quilt this one yet (machine or hand) we shall see what time permits!  Wish me luck on all my projects, I may need it!
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Supplies for Pillowcase. Most of the prints are from Tanya Whelan.
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Pirate blanket for my son. Please excuse my stray threads!
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11/09/2011 12:45

Look at your cute list!! Love it. The pirate quilt will be amazing. Smart to use that mermaid fabric in the water!

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11/09/2011 12:49

You have the neatest handwriting! Good luck getting your projects done! I love the slight sense of calm after I make a list and stop worrying about all the things I need to do. Your son's pirate blanket is going to be awesome!

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11/09/2011 12:52

It's great when awe realise things are not as bad as we first thought! Good luck with all your projects.

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11/09/2011 13:24

I just made my Christmas list as well. It's long- I probably should get started and leave some of my other stuff to the side.
(The boat is adorable)

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11/09/2011 13:46

Good luck getting everything done! Maybe you'll go into full force nesting mode and whip it all out in record time ;)

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11/09/2011 14:02

That pirate ship is so cool!!

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11/09/2011 15:47

I love that you have mermaids swimming under your boat...LOL

Mary
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11/09/2011 18:17

that fabric is going to make a lovely pillowcase :) good luck on your Christmas list!

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11/09/2011 19:40

oh, your ship looks fantastic! Good thing you made your list too - that'll really help! ;-)

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11/10/2011 06:22

Wow! That is quite the list! Love the idea of a pirate quilt.

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11/10/2011 12:04

Your pirate quilt is so cool! :)

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11/10/2011 12:12

The colors in your quilts are fabulous!! Love them! Thanks for the idea to add the names on my Homemade Stockings. I will definitely do some research on how to do that. Thanks again!!

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11/10/2011 13:06

I know what you mean about Christmas sewing.. glad you feel better after writing it down. And what a cool ship you have there!

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11/10/2011 17:32

I love that pirate blanket block, what a great idea. Good luck with the rest of this list, I am sure you will have fun working on it.

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11/10/2011 19:09

That pirate blanket is so amazing! And quite an impressive "to do" list given your major work in progress (the one with the due date)! Best of luck!

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11/10/2011 19:51

Love the pirate blanket!! That is one heck of a list there, good luck getting it all finished up!

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Bree
11/10/2011 23:37

I'm afraid to write down everything I'd like to get done before Christmas, the long list would scare me! Especially since most of the items would only be "gift for X," which would remind me how many gifts I don't have figured out yet.

Love the pirate ship, it's going to be fabtastic!

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11/11/2011 01:15

So many project good luck I hope they all get finished. How great is the pirate ship

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11/11/2011 04:01

Love your choices of fabrics for the Pillowcase, really pretty.
The Pirate Ships is fantastic, your son is going to love it!
Good luck with your list.

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11/11/2011 04:28

Don't forget the partridge in the pear tree :D

I think my list is just as long and I started in September.... Have fun and good luck!

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11/11/2011 05:28

GORGEOUS FABRICS!!! And so glad I'm not the only one with an insurmountable sewing list! :)

Gave your blog the Liebster award today! :) http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/2011/11/liebster-lovepassing-it-on.html

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11/11/2011 05:50

LOVE those fabrics for the pillowcases. Great choices!

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11/11/2011 09:09

that pirate blanket is amazing!!!

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11/12/2011 04:51

WOW!!! Your pirate ship is amazing. That's going to be one happy boy who receives it. Found you via Kristy's 'Hopeful Threads' and am your newest follower.

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11/12/2011 12:46

That is some list!!! and the quilt is the cutest thing I have seen in a while. Such a treasure.

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11/12/2011 14:14

That is the cutests list :) I love your ships. Amazing work...

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11/12/2011 18:01

That is a seriously cool pirate quilt. I love the sea gulls. The pinks and lace are super sweet.

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11/12/2011 20:22

The pirate blanket is just too cute.

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11/13/2011 07:18

I love Tanya Whelan and your son`s pirate blanket is too cute!

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11/13/2011 16:22

Love that pirate ship :o)

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11/13/2011 17:42

Your list is motivating to me. I think I'll have to do the same thing. Focus on the 'now' stuff.

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11/13/2011 21:13

Good luck on that list. Loving that pirate ship!

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11/14/2011 05:37

Wow, that's quite a list of projects. Good luck getting it all done (or even most of it).

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11/14/2011 23:30

Oh, that pirate ship is just too cute! What a perfect little boy quilt. Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )

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11/14/2011 23:34

I have to admit I saw the words "Pirate Blanket" on your list and found it hard to concentrate on anything else! It looks great so far!

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11/15/2011 13:56

I love the way you presented your WIP list, super-cute! I totally understand your desire to get chomping on the Christmas to do list! I think I am due a few weeks after you (although the doctor just told me he thinks she is coming sooner). How are you planning to deal with projects when the baby comes? Are you finding yourself working on twice as many projects to get them done before the baby? BTW, I also love the mermaids under the pirate ship!

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11/15/2011 20:26

Wow, that's just your list for Christmas?! You go girl! I LOVE that pirate ship. Fabulous!

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