Wednesday, December 1, 2010

December is here!

WOW!!  How did December 1st get here?  I am hoping the month just drags because I love the feeling and spirit of Christmas.  I have been trying to work on a few projects here and there.  The biggest one at this point is getting a Renaissance dress made for Jessica. She will be playing the role of queen in the Rogers and Hammerstein production of Cinderella.  Luckily for us, Grandma is a seamstress, so she is taking the task on.  I will hopefully have some photos to take this weekend. It is going to be absolutely gorgeous.

I have been subbing at the school in the 6th grade but I have found a few spare minutes to work on these projects:

This is a darling table runner made with felted wool. I still need to do the stitching around about half of it and give it a back. :)

The pattern is in this book...along with a lot of other fantastic patterns. I wish I had time to make them all.

I am having a luncheon with some of my quilting friends next week at my house. I have made them all one of these.  It is a mushroom pin cushion made with styrofoam, fabric, glue and thread.
Here is the underneath look.  I hope they like them.

There is never a dull moment, but that is good.  I hope you are ready to enjoy the wonders of this season.  Happy December!!
Be nice to People,
Julie

5 comments:

Kimberly said...

Wonderful projects my friend! That looks like a great book based on what you're making so far from it!
And the 'shrooms are awesome... your friends will eat 'em up!

Kerin said...

It is a busy time of year.. isn't it ?!
How fun for Jessica to be playing the part of Cinderella....wish her luck for me !
Love the runner too! Can you buy felted wool... or do you felt it yourself? I'm at a loss with all things sewing .....hmmm.
Have a great week, and I know that your sewing pals will LOVE the pin cushion!

Sheila said...

Hi Julie! your goodies should be in the mail tomorrow. Have been fortunate enough to have orders for three large holiday centerpieces among other things tha have been keeping me busy!
Looking forward to seeing pics of your Cinderella girl!!!
Hugz to you~
Sheila

Sue said...

So funny seeing the table runner, I am making 3 of the same design at the moment...Have Fun!
Sue

Kindra-At Home With K said...

I always enjoy your crafts, Julie. Your table runner looks great! Are you done decorating for Christmas?