Crochet: Candy Cane Reindeer
Here is a quick and simple idea to make some reindeer candy cane holders and use them as gift tags, an addition to a gift or to tuck inside a stocking. This is my own version of the holders. I … Continued
Crochet: Christmas Tree Skirt
Several years ago I made a crochet tree skirt to go under the Christmas tree. The pattern is based on one from Lion Brand for a shoulder snuggle. When laid flat it was perfect for under the tree. It was … Continued
Around the House: Into December
The weather has been so mild for the beginning of December with several rainy and foggy days. Even though the temperatures have been around 5 Celsius and a bit warmer I always feel colder on these days, probably the damp … Continued
Christmas: Be ‘Tree’mendous
I love trees of all sorts so it is no wonder I have a selection of trees for decorations and ornaments over the Christmas season. The first is a nice simple stitching project using green yarn, plastic canvas and sequins. … Continued
Around the House: Decorating and Stitching
The last month of 2022 has started. Where does the time go? The snow we got towards the end of November was all washed away with rain on milder days. December arrived much chillier and windy but still no snow. … Continued
Crafts: Felt Snowflakes
Inspired by the snow we have had recently I am working on some embroidered felt snowflakes for my stitching this week. I experimented with the patterns, first creating my own patterns on paper and then with the erasable pen. I … Continued