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Well, that week just flew by didn't it?

We seem to spend so much time planning and preparing for it and then it's gone before you know it 

We had a lovely Christmas day with the family and enjoyed a delicious lunch cooked by them both. We are blessed to have happy times together and really, that's all that matters.

Before the season passes I am sharing this...

I saw this Christmas duvet set and couldn't resist it.  I thought it was nice enough to use at any time really. It looks bright and cheery but have to say the quality of the fabric is poor, making it quite stiff and harsh- consequently I felt as if I had been exfoliated during the night! ( Now then LLJ!)

The fabric wreaths that I made as gifts went down well....

I used a small wreath frame and they seemed perfect to use as a table centre or to brighten up a small wall somewhere.

So, here's to another year of crafty activity.

Our next WOYWW show and tell will be in 2024!

Best wishes to you all.

x x Jo 

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Well here we are, our last WOYWW show and tell before Christmas.

We have had a busy time.

My friend wanted an office chair re-covering for her daughter. So I whipped off the old black fabric and replaced it with fresh pink cotton fabric to match her bedroom. I just needed a bit of help from my hubby to fix it back together. 

Then, I had Ben for the day. 

He helped to decorate my tree and then decorated his own Christmas cake that I baked for him. He went for a random technique for both but I love them.😀 He loves fruit cake so I am sure he will enjoy it.

Here is a glimpse of my tree...

Spot the masked gingerbread man that Annie made during COVID and a sparkly snowflake from LLJ.

We have lovely times together and he is becoming quite a personality.

I think I have done most of my Christmas shopping and we are looking forward to the day with our family and a quiet, peaceful time.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and that for you too, it is a happy and peaceful time.

All the best

x x Jo 

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 Good morning all! 

Well, it's been another busy week 

I have been gift making but can't share them in case my friends are peeping.

So I have been sorting my Christmas bits and bobs and came across a box with some of my old cards, sent by my lovely friends and family who always make their own beautiful cards.

They are just too nice not to save. What do you do with your special cards? As you can see, I framed the tiny cross stitch that Jan made for one of my cards. It sits on my sewing room windowsill.

I love squeezing in a bit of crafting time in between all the build up to Christmas activities .

I managed to make a few little gift tags to pop on my gifts. It's just strips of my left over fabrics spritzed up with a bit of gold machine embroidery.

I have now cleaned up all the snippy, thready mess in my sewing room. 

It looks quite respectable but won't last the day! I shall be back snipping and sticking in every spare moment. It's good for the mind.😀

Well that's it for this week 

I hope you are all enjoying your pre Christmas fun.

x x x Jo 

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 Another week, another Wednesday.

The weeks are flying by and Christmas will soon be upon us.

Last week we had our play day with Jan.

Of course, we chatted lots, so, by the end of the day, not much crafting had been done 

Here is my little tray with the bits I had made...

But, I was in the mood to finish my project and over the next few days, I did just that....wait for it.....

Tada! 

We were inspired by the work of Gina Ferrari, a lovely textile artist. I have followed her blog and on FB for years. If you fancy learning how to make one of these, she has an online course .

Last Friday, I helped Max set up her latest craft stall at our new, local Primary school. It was a lovely evening and she made enough to make it well worth the effort.

So that me for this week.

In my spare moments I have been reading Lynne's (Lynnecraft) book - A Sense For Silver. It's a a really good read and would make a good stocking filler, I think. Thanks Lynne, I am looking forward to your next one. 

x x Jo