Sewing and Cross stitching

 I already have detoured from my quilting goals.  I saw this really easy pattern on Sentimental Stitches, which they sold out.   So I pulled out my bin of Kansas Troubles and started cutting out 2 1/2 inch squares.  Next to cut the background strips of 1 1/2 inches The pattern is kind of an Irish Chain. I plan to have this be my leader and ender project as a side project. 

I cut up all the jelly rolls and charm squares. and found 3 mini charms. So that gives me another pile to the container. My background is leftover from a wide back of another quilt.  I have probably a yard and a half left. I will see how far it takes me. 

And I am so pleased to be making some good progress on a couple of counted cross pieces.  One I can frame for winter; the second I will save for next year. 

I hate how my phone turns it sideways. This is an old one found online.  I couldn't find the green and had to buy a new one. 

Just Santa's  hat and face to go!