Views of our Christmas (1)

Hi Everyone

I'm planning on sharing a few images of our Christmas at home over the next few days. My first offer is our Christmas Card Tree. We use this display idea every year and it serves to keep all (mostly) the cards in one place and from flying around or getting knocked over. Special cards or very large cards tend to get a spot on a shelf or cupboard or as part of a particular arrangement.

                     

I do like this tree - it's an instant Christmas view in the house. This tree was made from old bits of wood and is simply painted white! It has a small shelf at the top but cards are usually pinned all over it.

The tree used to be almost falling over with cards, this year - there's about enough cards to see most of them at a glance. I think lots of people don't send as many Christmas cards as they did a few years ago.

Our range of cards are great and I like the idea of adding new cards as they arrive - most days.

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Neck Candy cont.

Hi Everyone

The saga of Neck Candy continues. I've soaked and blocked the scarf. It's been 24 hours and I'm about to reveal the final item (need to weave in the initial cast on thread! - didn't notice until I pinned out). Exciting. However ..........

                               

I'm not 100% sure we are there ! - the scarf was always going to roll at the edges but I thought I may get a tiny section of flat knitting in the centre. Now, I'm not so sure ? It could be plan B ! Keep watching.

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Neck Candy Complete

Hi Everyone

In amongst all my Christmas jobs, I've managed to finish knitting the Neck Candy scarf that I started a few weeks ago (you can read back for more on this).

The next job is to block it - I've a growing pile of stuff to block ! However, the scarf is top of my list.

                                

I'm going to soak my scarf in eucalan and then pin out on my foam boards. I'll take a few photos to share the process while I work away at the last minute Christmas preparations.

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Christmas Gifts

Hi Everyone

Another little photo story today and yet another gift for me ! Fingers crossed, I will find a spinning wheel under the tree on Christmas Day.

                                 

It's not here yet but I'm hopeful.

So excited.

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Handmade Christmas

Hi Everyone

I'm running later today .... but I've started my official Christmas holiday so that's OK?

 My photo story today is :

                                 

The Christmas presents story is only 10 mins away from finishing and most of them are presents to me from me !

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