Dashing Thru the Sew

 

Yes, you read that right, it is called dashing thru the sew.  

(although as I type, the flakes are starting to fall)

LOL!

You know those last finishes, before we are all in full holiday swing.

This is a pattern I bought in Houston this year called "Surprise".

It looks like a normal little scrappy quilt, but inside is the surprise.

When you fold back the flaps, just what do you see.

A Strawberry Shortcake peeking back at me.

Along with an array of other goodies.

An eye spy sort of quilt. 

 Are these just the cutest?

What a great teaching tool. 

Besides a fun little quiltie...

It makes a great play mat

For those little ones, who are just learning...

I see memory games, color recognition...

So many things.

It's a great way to use those fun little novelty prints we collect.

And a fun stash buster.

As I was stitching this one, my mind was spinning. With a little piece of added Velcro

on each block, you could attach numerous things to them.

(For older childen of course)

Numbers, shapes, colors...

Heck, you could even add embroidered pieces in themes your child loves.

A pocket on the back to store them all in...

So many ideas so little time!

LOL!!

Where's the moose you ask?

He's right here!

;-)

Hope all of your are about done with your "sew"
As for me...I keep saying it is, but then, something new happens!
All I know for sure, is that after the holidays are over, I am going to be making up more of the blocks with my novelites and keeping them till the need for a new quiltie arises. You know, a bit of pre-planning!
Tee hee!