I picked up a copy of Sew Pretty Christmas Homestyle from Amazon, for pennies. It has some beautiful things! I pretend that the stuffed pigs and angels aren't there, and admire the girl's cap (I did one in faded corduroy), the styling on the cake table, the stuffed apples, and the candy cones. I made some of the cones, as you can see. I have never before made something in September for Christmas. How on top of things is that? Of course, we don't really need any candy cones . . . . but they are sweet.
Do you celebrate May Day? Those are May Day baskets if I ever saw 'em! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. And Christmassy without being overt. I like understated and elegantly simple.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of you this weekend as I spent the weekend in an old schoolhouse 'holiday house' with 3 girlfriends. Beautiful!
You could use them for Valentine's too! The color is wonderful. Great material.
ReplyDeleteOh I have this book and love it, just love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is VERY on top of things!! That is something I really admire about you - you get a new craft book and you seem to use it right away; you learn new things right off. It takes me longer for some reason, but I don't like it.
ReplyDeleteYou could put other things in them, I suppose, if they're strong enough. Use them in lieu of, or in addition to, Christmas stockings.
Those are really pretty! I am not sure what I would use them for, but so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi. I wanted to stop in and say thank you for your blog. I began reading recently after I finished reading Susan at High Desert Home's archives who shared that your's was one of her favorite blogs. Because of your blog, we last week ate corn fritters and home made potato chips--a big hit here since I don't make and we don't eat fried foods. I also appreciate your views on home education and we've made some specific changes because of your sharing. I have a stretched-out sweater that will be spiffed up after reading your clever idea to thread ribbon and tighten it up. Thanks. One question: some of your photos give a partial picture of what you describe but not a full picture. Is this your style or is not taking full photos to protect your privacy? Thanks. Denise
ReplyDeleteVery sweet and so much better calorie wise ;-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like they would be sweet with some dried lavender too.
Kimmie
mama to 7
one homemade and 6 adopted
Very cute Anna :) I also thought of Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Sharon