Stay.See.Make.Do.

Walking Santas

Jane Made This.

posting pictures

I'm not sure what the deal is with my photos.  I must have chosen the wrong options somewhere, because all my pictures seem to be off-center.  The edge of the nativity is cut off.  And the one of me in the scarf?  I had cropped it so it wouldn't show my lovely watering can, etc. next to me.  But when I uploaded it, there it is in all its messy glory. I know there are a few options in my template to mess with. 

Also would like to make a custom header, but haven't the foggiest how to do that.  I really do like to research and learn these new things, but right now I don't have time for it.   Have to sew!

Going to try to figure this out, but will post more photos tomorrow whether I figure it out or not. 
Coming up:

Another Santa wallhanging
Tree skirt
Table runner
Placemats
More placemats
Window snow scene
Stockings

Silent Night, Holy Night

This piece has magnets on the back.  I keep it on our refrigerator.

He sees you when you're sleeping.

He knows when you're awake.  He knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!

This was a gift to my eldest when he was 3 or 4 years old:

Happy Feast of St. Nicholas today, December 6.

Jane Made This

My mom quilts.  My memory tells me that she mostly crocheted afghans and lace, and sewed clothing when I was younger.  She did turn out a crazy quilt or two,  but now she is a full-fledged quilter.  I would venture to say that I own more of her handmade items than anyone else, probably because I am her youngest child.  (Spoiled, you know. Plus I have five kids.  Plus I'm not afraid to ask her for stuff.  Plus I buy some of it from her.)  Her things are almost all done with her trusty Bernina, except the bit of hand sewing on bindings, and her work is just wonderful.  She is particular about details, but also knows when not to stress about them.  Her items are nice enough to make you wonder if they are handmade or from a store, but then each piece always has a little something that makes you realize someone made this themselves.  I love that.
This month I plan to showcase my pieces of Jane's Christmas work.  I hope you will enjoy seeing it as much as I will enjoy showing it off.