Run up To Christmas 2013

Pre Christmas November 16th

I always feel guilty when I am writing this because I do not keep it up.  I should do.  That will be my New Year's Resolution.  I do not usually make resolutions because I know I will not keep them.   

I could put lots of photos on here, but this time of year they are always presents for people so it has to remain pictureless.  I came on here today to look for a present I made - didn't realise it was 2011.  It is then I realised the benefits of keeping a blog.

                                        

I have been practicing my crocheting, I did it years ago but gave up when I couldn't get my edges straight - I could crochet triangles and granny squares but that was it.   On Facebook I saw a link to a YouTube video of how to make ends neat.  I watched it, practiced as above, and low and behold I am now able to crochet and follow patterns; hence the poppies below

I only made 7 this year for special people but have been asked to make some for sale next year!

I was very pleased with these, the one I made for Rose I didn't take a picture of, it was slightly smaller.

I am sure she still has it so I will photograph it when I go round next.

These lead me onto my next project, as a Christmas present for a favourite little girl.   Will post those after Christmas.

I have crocheted quite a bit now, as I catch the bus to work I have an hour when I can knit or crochet, the bus is not busy so have the room.   I have made several tree decorations for Gem's play-school, I think they are going to sell them.   Have not taken any pictures of them - must do.  

I have made two cushion covers for a friend (as well as taken in her dress), She was really pleased with them

I am in the middle of something else now, just came to look at some previous pictures as I said.   I WILL KEEP THIS UP.