Recent Fabric Love

I just wanted to share some of my recent fabric purchases, and ask for some help from you guys, so if you just want to look at pretty fabric pictures, you can skip all my lengthy rambling and just read the last paragraph, if you don't mind helping a girl out!

Goodies from my local closing JoAnn Fabrics.

My brother-in-law and sister-in-law were nice enough to give me a gift card to Joann Fabrics for my birthday, and since our store is closing I went to see what deals I could score at discount prices.  Pictured above are my goodies.  Yes, the alphabet print looks the same, but the one on the left is vinyl like, though I don't think it is oilcloth, but I figured it would make adorable waterproof pouches.  The store was pretty darn picked over, but I was happy with my purchases.

Assorted Designer Prints

I find that once you start buying fabric, you can't stop.  Does this happen to anyone else, or just me?  I ordered a major haul from Hawthorne Threads.  Pictured above from left to right is some Peacock Lane, the herringbone print is from Botanica by Paula Prass, then some lovely Heath (which I think is my new favorite,) then two prints from the Studio E Restoration Collection, and lastly a print from Alexander Henry, Rivoli.  I LOVE these fabrics and have no real plan for them as of yet, just a tad bit of insane hoarding.

Joel Dewberry's Heirloom Collection

Anna Maria Horner's Needlework Collection, 54" wide

I also bought one of the colorways from Joel Dewberry's Heirloom Collection, which I wasn't crazy about at first, but this is one of those collections that you just have to see in person, it is beautiful!  Next up are my two chunks of yardage from Anna Maria Horner's latest Needlework Collection.  I ordered both of these with the intention of making tablecloths,  Honestly, the one on the left is a little too pink for my table and kitchen, so I think it is destined for something else, though I have no idea what.  The one on the right will eventually make it to my table, though I think I won't be embroidering it unless I just get downright crazy, which usually happens once or twice a year!

Assorted Boy Prints

Last but not least, I ordered several boy prints to make burp cloths, and maybe some pants or shorts for one of my boys, not quite sure yet.  And here is where I need your help....see the pirate print all the way to the right?  My son is OBSESSED with anything pirate and when I showed him this yard of fabric, he went absolutely crazy and laid it on the floor and practically rolled around on it until I ripped it out of his little hands.  I want to make something out of it for Christmas, but I'm stumped on what to make.  I am undecided about turning it into a quilt, but if you have a fabulous idea, please share.  I do not want to make clothes out of it, and already have a plan to make a backpack out of other fabric.  So what else is there?  Help a girl out and leave me your suggestions.  I know there is some great item out there that I am forgetting and you guys will know exactly what I should do with it!

P.S.   I have one yard, my son is 4, and it needs to be something that my pregnant butt can actually get done before Christmas!  Thank you guys!