a sick day

today i am -
sick with a nasty cold,
checking out my new sewing machine,
making paper snowflakes,
finishing
my sisters last year present -
the love pillow,
ordering some online gifts,
designing invitations for our year end dinner,
researching a pillow design,
crocheting a market bag for my mom,
& painting some tiny canvas ornaments.
i am loving
getting ready for the holidays.
it is busy -
but,
i wouldn't have it any other way.

a last minute

i'm thinking -
that
the last week of november
is not a good time
to be looking through
knitting and crochet project books -
to get ideas for gifts to make.

but, typically -
last minute
is how i roll.

a few creations

this week
i finished up -
some art,
and knitting projects.

chalk bag for devins climbing gear

moebius scarf for my dear friend kerry

with beautiful daughter saige modeling it before it got mailed

it feels good
to look back -
at accomplishments
and finished projects.

a few things

every year in about november -
i get to thinking
that i should make gifts.
time is usually a problem -
but, i've been trying to
use my time more wisely.
so this year i have managed
to crank out a few things
that i actually completed.
and that is good enough for me.
i made my mom a knitting needle case.

she is a new knitter -
and i don't think she has many needles,
but it will help her corral them
all together in one place.
i am making this 'love' pillow -
for my sister.

and a gorgeous moebius scarf
out of mohair,
for my friend kerry.
and one for sam,
and one for belynda too,
and probably one for myself.
i also completed
a cozy little vest -
for my new great nephew.
(who hasn't arrived quite yet).

it's almost here.
and i'm almost ready.