Progress..of sorts

Well, after a few days I have spent quite a lot and started my first project. So far I have cut a number of shapes out of felt and started sewing a pattern on each...I'm not sure if they might be Christmas decorations or some kind of calendar - I guess it will depend on how good the embroidery is. 

I have been buying jam jars today ready for making spiced apple chutney at the weekend. I have started collecting the materials for making Christmas crackers....and I have a card making kit.  My Christmas craft book arrived and there's plenty of ideas for presents. The difficulty now is deciding what to make; there's too much!

Hopefully the weekend will see a greater amount of progress.

R x

Crafting has started!

So yesterday, I compiled a list of some of the projects I want to try over the next few weeks leading up to  Christmas. A very kind colleague is lending me her old sewing machine (and showing me how to use it), and in the meantime I have enough felt to hand sew my own body weight in Christmas goodies.  So far I have cut out half of the shapes I need, practiced blanket stitch and painted the sides of pegs gold. Can you tell what it is yet?

More info when I have made a bit of progress...possibly with some photos...

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I love Christmas!

I love Christmas. I love craft. I would LOVE to do some Christmas craft and have decided 2011 is the year. It may look wonky, made by a 6 year old or just a bit 'special', but it will be made with love and some very basic skills.

Check back soon for my first craft project!

R x