Keeping Busy...

After returning from a 3week trip to California, to escape the Cold Spokane Winter...

I had a few days before my grand kiddos spent the next 4 days with us... so, or should I say, 'sew'... this is what I stitched up... I freehanded the design, and used nearly every square inch of the fabrics I bought...

 I only spent $4.30 on the fabric to make this cute little table runner,,, which is a Maryjane Farm project/challenge (due in May)..

 I found in my stash, just enough Ball Fringe to add to the edges...

 as for the backside, I was 3" shy so I spliced in a small piece of the pink fabric.. works for me!

This will end up out in my little vintage trailer along with all my other Flamingo deco!

Almost ready to hit the Trail...

We are getting last minute "things to do" done before we head out to California to visit with family for the Holiday...

 Decorating, wrapping gifts, baking cookies etc... Ahh, the wonderful smell of cookies baking.

 

Even got in a little junktiquing time...

 found this fabulous 'Penguine' ice bucket! Wahoo!!!

 found a cute little ceramic trailer to add to my collection.

 love this cute child size ironing board....

 got some sewing time in too!, I made this hat and a pair of fingerless gloves, from a very shrunk down cashmere sweater...

 I also made this head band...

 and 2 scarves from another over shrunk sweater...

 

I love cashmere and love the scarves I make from them.

I'll have to wait until I return from visiting family before I can do anymore sewing and crafting.

 

Have a Wonderful Christmas...

 

Winter Express...

I spent the better part of Wednesday writing out our Christmas cards,,,,, so today was go and play day!

We stopped in at 'World Market' store,,, and picked up a few goodies,,, I spotted these little carved wooden Woodland decorations,, ($39.00) and was thrilled to see them because I have one on my kitchen window ledge...

I had to switch out the lights as the one I have came from Germany, it is a sweet gift from my childhood best friend in Meimsheim.

The electrical plug/lights is set up for Euro power.. now it has an American plug.

 

We also we drove further into town and stopped off at the only and best German Deli in all of Spokane and stocked up on my favorite cookies. as well as European style lunch meats and cheese.

Oh Yum! I got my favorite Lebkuchen cookies, Marzipan, Topkuss, Wine/brandy beans and Pear Brandy chocolates...and lots of other goodies... I felt like I was back in Germany, with family and friends back in Flein, Leingarten, Heilbronn and Meimsheim...Germany... oh I miss being there but having German goodies makes me happy.

 oh sigh,,, I miss being in Germany,,,

 oh, and yes I bought a bottle of Gluhwein .... YUM! Gluhwein is a warmed spiced wine. with a wedge of orange in it.

 

.here is a quick glimpse of Stadt Zentrumm, center of town, Heilbronn... getting ready and setting up the Christmas Market.

Soon people will be strolling around the market area, buying sweet hand made ornaments and decorations as well as warm spiced nuts and Gluhwein.

Oh to be there,,,, hopefully next year.

 

 

 

OOPS! I missed a few comments..

Hmmmm, not sure what's going on, but I use to get emails when visitors would comment on my blog posts.. but have not received any notifications since November 20th..

 

Glad I went into my account,, and saw all the pending comments.

 

I thank you all for your sweet remarks.

HoHoHo!

 

 

My 'Elf on a Shelf"

I recall the little felt 'Elves' that my aunt would put out for Christmas, which I loved.. fast forward, many years later, I came across a few in 2nd Hand stores, but here is my newest "Elf"...

 HaHaHa!...so here is the story,,, my sweet grandkiddo called me last night asking if I could make a Elf costume for him for an upcoming school event... (in a few days)....

 fortunately I happen to have just enough wool felt in my fabric stash, along with silver ric rac and red pompoms...

an hour and a half later... Voila',,, a Elf costume.... now all his mama has to do is 'borrow' a pair of red or white tights from one of his sister's... lol!

HoHoHo!