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October UFO

Another month has started which means it's another UFO.  I could get depressed about what I haven't been able to finish but instead I think I will be thankful for what I have finished!  So with that, what's up for October?



What does this mean for me?   Well as far as sewing is concerned that means that my October UFO is the USA Map.   I'd love to get this done and put it upstairs in my themed "vacation room".



And what does it mean for knitting?  I had chemo hats down but since those are all finished I modified my list to make knitted knockers.  How appropriate for breast cancer awareness month!


This challenge has been good and I have been to focus on things in my stash.  


Speaking of stash, Sherri from A Quilting Life blog had a great tutorial on a patchwork bag.  I had some mini charm packs that I have been trying to figure out what to do with and this was the perfect project.


Sew the squares together add some batting....fast and quick!  Her instructions were super easy to understand.



This was totally a stash project as I had everything needed for the bag, even the zipper!!


I have more mini charm squares and I think a couple of these would make great Christmas presents!
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