Quickie quilt and finished scarf

One of Kyle's co-workers has a four-year-old nephew who loves race cars and bright colors.  So the uncle commissioned a blankie for Christmas.  The back side is micro fleece printed with Hot Wheels.  The front is - loud.  It was fun to make, and there's lots of left-over bits to cobble together for a baby quilt.

Rose had a party for the lady writer's group.  I was just finishing off my carry around project - a moebius scarf.  And there's Esther in the perfect top to go with it.

It's destiny - Obviously this is her scarf.  Spontaneous Christmas gifting!

(One of my secret pride things - I unvented the seamless moebius scarf.)




Last shipment of rum balls went out yesterday.

Weatherwise, things have warmed up around here so we have rain in the night, and frost in the morning.  Thank GOD we don't live in colder climes.  And in Australia, they are having a heat wave.  It's a funny old world we live in.




Many of my blog buddies are posting memories of Christmases past, making me nostalgic.  When I was a kid, my favorite presents were books and kits to make things.  I never figured out how to play with dolls. My best Christmas memory?  Kyle and I have had so many quiet, intimate, warm and happy Christmasses together that I can't really pick just one.

But, do you other old folks remember the lead tinsel we used to put on the trees?  And how fun it was to wad up and throw at your siblings?