Thursday, December 28, 2023
I made at least one of these last year and repeated the pattern several times this year.
I knew I wanted to make a few mug rugs this year but I had to look hard to find a pattern that would work with Christmas fabric and that had a pocket to tuck something into. I tried fitting chocolate into the pocket but the bars were too long and thick to fit nicely so I ended up with a tea bag and one of Pat’s download cards.
I bought a couple of kits for Emma and Taylor several years ago from Amazon. I was very disappointed in them; they were from Dimensions and listed as a beginner project. Taylor and I attempted the dolphin but it was way too difficult for a beginner. I made the dolphin for Taylor as a birthday card the year after we tried working on it together.
A few years ago Emma sent me the dolphin that she did – very well I might add! I thought maybe the whale would work for Taylor’s card this year but after it was done I decided it was a bit too immature for her so I hung it on the wall beside Emma’s. I didn’t care really where it went as long as I got it out of my to-do bin!
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
I made a variety of Christmas cards this year so over the next couple of days I’ll post photos of them.
The November Guild demo was an evening of hand stitching one of these delightful trees. I loved the process and the pattern was immediately added to my card list. They were simple to do and I had improved my Blanket stitch by the time I was finished.
I’ve made this card a few times over the past years, but never for Christmas. I used Christmas fabric for the circles and I’m really pleased with how they turned out.
Sunday, December 24, 2023
I wish you and all your family a very Merry Christmas!