Category Archives: Christmas

Yay!

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I hope you had fantastic Christmas and FABULOUS New Year CELEBRATIONS!!

I’m late for the festivities and things are moving a bit slow around here but more about that later.

Santa (aka Mr. Aitch) knew I didn’t need any new yarn and that I’m trying to use up stash yarn but I wish I got some knitterly motivation to get my WIPs (works in progress) finished. He did come through with something under the tree…

…and a 2026 Honda Passport in the garage.

It’s been out of the garage twice, once on Christmas Day for the photo-op and yesterday to set up a few tech things.

Both Mr. Aitch and I have been a bit under the weather lately. He started the day after Christmas and I waited until last Sunday to feel bad. We’re not sure if it is a cold, sinus infection, flu, or the disease-that-shall-not-be-named rearing it’s ugly head. Mr. Aitch seems to have bounced back while I’m still dragging. I lost my sense of taste and smell on Tuesday so over-eating or snacking because the food tastes so good. Texture can be interesting and I could almost get the sinus-clearing sensation when I slathered some horseradish on my ham sandwich.

How was your holiday season so far? Fun, quiet, loud, simple, over-the-top, entertaining, full of surprises, perfect?

Enjoy the weekend, it’s back to work on Monday…or whenever.

Patti

And they call it a “service”

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I mailed my Christmas cards on December 11, 2020.  That’s about a week earlier than I usually get them ready for the mail.  But I figured with the hot mess this country (and the world) is dealing with, I’d get a head start.

My sister lives less than 200 miles from me.  She just received our Christmas card yesterday.  25 days to go 200 miles.  That’s around eight miles a day.  I think the Pony Express moved faster than that!

And yet it is called the postal “service”.

Patti

Merry Christmas 2020 style

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Mr. Aitch and I have a very low-key Christmas.

Our “rustic” tree was decorated with some themed ornaments that reflect our year.

I hope you all have a very merry holiday celebration at this time of the year.  We do Christmas.

Patti

Inspired by a Mouse

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I’ve been sewing again and making a couple of small bags that remind me of Mickey Mouse in a red, white, black, and yellow theme.

I asked a friend of mine to make a wreath for me. All she wants in payment is a bottle (or two) of wine.  I decided to add to her request by making these…

She is a fan(atic) of Disney World and is headed there sometime early next year.  She usually travels with her sister-in-law so two bags would allow her to share one if she wants.

The red and white polka dot fabric was from iPad Aunt’s stash and made me think of Minnie Mouse.  It was the perfect fabric for the outside.  I also added some black blocks to one side just to make them a bit different.

The bright yellow zipper and lining really brighten up the inside.  The zippers are from stash and were an inch too short.  The yellow fabric ends on the zippers helped stretch them out and made them work.  Did you notice my sewn-in tag inside next to the pocket?

As soon as the clip/hooks arrive by mail, I’ll make some wrist straps that can be attached to the little D-ring on the outside tab. We probably won’t see each other till after Christmas so there’s still time. I hope she likes them! 

So do those fabrics remind you of a particular mouse?