getting our Christmas craft on

There's something about Christmas that spurs me to make things. Makes me feel more festive and I like the process as much as the results. Brown paper and baker's twine, luggage labels and a festive stamp, handmade Christmas cards, all make me feel good about the holidays. The quilt for my mum is coming along slowly. I spent a quiet Sunday afternoon in front of the fire, hand quilting it. Since it's not so very big, that is doable and I like having more control of the process, even if my stitching isn't quite as neat at the machine's. Plus a quilt on my lap is a good way to keep warm.

Coming up, an oil cloth shopper and lunch bag for my sister (who, I'm pretty sure, doesn't read this blog) with more fabric bought from purl soho.