Time to catch up..

Goodness me the Christmas season has past us so fast, I haven't got to keep you all updated on things created.

Last year I stitched some ornaments for our tree and had a wonderful 'finishing day'. I marked it on the calendar and refused to do anything but make my little stitches into fab ornaments for my tree. I love the way that scrap of fabric with my careful stitches turns into a little bit of Christmas cheer to hang from the tree.  They certainly make me smile when I see them nestled amongst the twinkly lights.  So here is a pic to show you how they turned out....(I think an overview was the best way to show them and to post photos of each would be too much)

As a very big treat to myself I finally got around to framing some of my finishes and hanging them up on my stitching wall....

It makes me smile every time I see them all together.

Christmas was a lovely homey family time this year with my in-laws joining us for the first time in years, as they have this year moved permanently to the UK from South Africa. My big sister also stayed with us for a few days over Christmas which was so nice as it has also been ages since we have managed to spend any time together. All in all a wonderful time, with my darling children being thoroughly spoilt.

It goes without saying that Christmas dinner was a feast  .... And the leftovers became a very yummy pie on Boxing Day.

With the new year there is always some changes.....I have resigned from my current work, which I have not enjoyed this last year and as a result not had my head in gear for. I am so grateful and blessed that I can resign without worry and am looking forward to taking some time to really decide what I would like to do. In the meantime I need to work out the last few weeks and then focus on my home and family before making any further plans.

A thank you to Belinda from Blue Ribbon Designs for a mention on her facebook page. I love her designs and am looking forward to seeing the result of the project she is currently working on. 

Best wishes for the year ahead.

Sx