Christmas sewing.

Christmas is coming so this year I was on the ball early in November. I decided I'd strike while the something is hot. (Anyone know that saying?) I made a stocking to go on my front door frin Amy Butler's pattern . The directions were a little tricky to follow but in the end it's quite a cute stocking.




Because I was on a roll I made Christmas bunting to hang around my house. I used charm squares which made it quite easy and there are double sided. Next Christmas party I have these will be hung outside!



I made this quilt a few years ago and it hangs proudly on the wall in the living room. I rather like these decorations that I can bring out for a few months and enjoy every so often!


One of these years my goal is to make a skirt for my Christmas tree. I think I should just stick to simple and get it done rather than my elaborate idea that I keep putting off because it's so extravagant! One day . . .!

I must say that getting into the Christmas spirit in the middle of November has been liberating. By the time Dec 1 rolled around all my decorations were up and my shopping finished. Online shopping is rather fun! We've had 3 Christmas parties already and I'm about to start on my Christmas mail. A little less than 3 weeks and I'm feeling good. I wanted to do an Advent calendar with activities but I got a little overwhelmed so I'm doing the activities and I'll make the calendar next year!

So many projects and so little time! Merry Christmas everyone!

A bit of sewing.

I've had a few sewing projects on the go for a little while and have finished one of great importance. I wanted to have Benny's quilt finished when he moved into his big bed and now it's done and he's in it! He rather loves his big bed and when Colin told him that the bed used to be his when he was little Benny replied "No, it's Benny's bed". And that's his smile these days!



I also used this Chevron Wrist Tutorial to make this cute little bag. It didn't take too long and I got to practice putting in zippers which I'm just dreadful at! It was good doing a quick little project. I've got a few more projects I want to finish and then I'm going to try my hand at something new to me - crocheting. But I'm being disciplined and finishing up what I've got going. Shouldn't be too long now!