Chrstmas Report Updated...more photos added

Well, I have survived the big day and boy - did we have a good one! I am SO thrilled with the beautiful presents I was given by my family. Some of the goodies....

Beautiful lap blanket made for me by my sister in law, Clare. thanks Clare. She gave me the pattern for it and I have started one in pale green and cream myself.

Nana (my mam) came over for dinner on 26th and put the lap blanket to good use. She road tested it for me and it passed muster!

 

Hand crafted placemats from my sister, Catherine (also some gorgeous fabrics from Laura Ashley) thanks Catherine.

And here is a knitting bag I made from the fabric my sis, Teeda  in Canada sent me.... Thanks Teeda.

more pics of my newly crafted knitting bag...showing the nifty inside pockets for your knittin' notions.

 

 

Christmas table topper kit from Catherine.

Oh, and here is a teatowel I made for her (and forgot to give her)

 

Gorgeous Art Deco tin box from Angie (among other lovely things - we did sister bags this year - a bag of assorted goodies rather than one big one)  Love it.

Thanks Angie


 

Yes, THAT book. I love it! and a sweet sewing basket from my sis in law Barbara. Thanks Babs. Here is a partially made teddy from the Sew Pretty Homestyle book. Easy peasy. He just needs another arm and leg and a good stuffing. I have also started the sleeping masks from it. V. easy too.

Oh, and I got a Kindle Reader from Paul. It is fabulous. A pair of dancing shoes from son, Chris. (Not arrived yet, coming from Ebay) Thanks Chris.

Stephen gave me an Audry Hepburn box set and some downloaded true crime books for the Kindle reader from Amazon. Thanks Steve.

Yes, I was making pressies too. Here is Paul in his Dr Who scarf I made for him. I didn't get it done until the 26th! It is about 12 feet long. And no, he is not a long suffering husband wearing my creation for the sake of peace...he ASKED me to knit it for him.

 

Same scarf showing its full length...

 
 

I did over imbibe the Vino Callapso though and woke up on the next day with the ten drummers having a jam in my skull and a tongue like Ghandi's flip flop... Ah sufferin' heart!

My mam came over to have dinner with us and so did Anna, my lodger. Anna very kindly did a formal photo portrait of Mam and me. I'll be showing that too of course very soon. She asked if we wanted her to "Photoshop" it (to enhance our natural beauty) We said in unison "Yeah, go on -  photoshop us to death!"

Below: The lads queue up for dinner. (Boy, can they put it away!)

 I look forward to seeing all of your Christmas goodies on your blogs soon. Love Pam

Comments

[Lorraine]

Glad you had such a lovely day. Hope your head is feeling better now ;-)

[tracey]

What a lovely photograph of the both of you. You look so demur & proper! Naturally, I know that you're not!!! Can't wait for more pictures...XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[kimme]

Love all the wonderful photos. Eveyone looks really good. I am so glad you had a great Christmas. You all deserve it. I am still out here in Texas & New Mexico.... can't wait to get home and see what ya sent me. Hehe! :)

big hugs, kimme

[Twiggy]

Glad you had a lovely day, I can sympathise with the head. I have a cold and erm alcohol related headache today :)
Twiggy x

[Val]

What lovely photos, I love the scarf.
The weather is so bad here that no one has been able to go anywhere. It's like an ice rink outside.

[Serenata]

Hey you certainly have added a few photos! I saw your sewing box and tried to get DH to buy it for me, but he wouldn't - LOL - just as well he didn't as I ended up getting something similar anyway. I really love the handmade gifts you got they are really superb.

As for Pauls scarf - it will certainly keep him warm...Dr Who, eat your heart out!

[colleen]

Your tree is wonderful as are all of your great gifts- but the best gift of all is the darling photo of you & Paul! Merry Merry Season and have a safe New Year's..

[Margie]

Hi Pam, wow what a set of photos...we are most impressed with the 12ft scarf and totally agree that you needed to overdo the vino just to celebrate,...(the we is mel, leiny, and I). Your gifts looks amazing and I do so love the Sew books, I bought one at the Knitting and Stitching show. Love the tree, the cards over the fireplace and the dinner table. Big Hugs and all the best for 2010. hugs, Margie.

[Josie]

lovely photo's, glad you had a good christmas!
Josie x

[Kelly]

Beautiful!!!
Thanks for sharing.

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