Sunday, December 14, 2014

Being organized is over-rated!

Well all I can say is....so much for thinking I was organized this year! As always I'm having my last minute dash to get everything done in time.  Here's what I have been working on...


This was a free kit from The World of Cross Stitching magazine....such a cute design! My plan had been to make my own card, but I ran out of time and ended up using the card supplied with the kit - so much quicker!

Then I finished up one of the ornies that had been sitting in my to-do pile all summer long....



The little hedgehog stitchings were made into cards....the picture isn't great as it was late at night when I remembered to take the photo!


I also finished the knitted scarf, which turned out fabulously! (well, I think so anyway!)


I couldn't really get a good photograph of it, but you can at least see the wonderful pattern and colour changes. I made it into an infinity scarf and was planning on giving it to my son's girlfriend.....but I'm tempted to keep it for myself! :)  Maybe that's why I'm on Santa's naughty list!!!

I also managed to make some little embroidered gifts. 



I little mug cosy and matching coaster.



And a second one in bright pink...





And the little butterfly button looks adorable on this, don't you think?


I just have to add some more edible goodies to these gifts and then two more pressies are completed.


Phew!

Well, no rest for the wicked as they say! I still have  a few little finishes to get done before Christmas....wish me luck (and a few extra hours in the day!)

Thanks for stopping by at this busy time of the year. I appreciate all the comments.

Until next time....happy stitching!

Rhona

11 comments:

Caitlin @ Naughts Cross Stitches said...

Gorgeous stitching :-D its always do hard top keep up with all the projects!

Ariadne said...

I love the coasters and mug jackets!AriadnefromGreece!

Mouse said...

at least you have done some ..lol I am wayyyyy behind on everything .... love the mug hugs and the matching coasters :) love mouse xxxxx

Preeti said...

You have made so lovely gifts !! Great stitching pieces!
But my favourite this time are the embroidered cozy and coasters :) very cute !!

Pull the other thread said...

Wow you have been super productive. Love all your projects they are fab. Don't blame you for wanting to hang onto that scarf, looks beautiful.

Mii Stitch said...

A fabulous post with plenty of cute finishes!! Love the coasters and the lovely colourful scarf :)

Katie said...

Everything is beautiful!!

Miamina said...

You are far more organised than I am, i never seem to have the time to make small gifts like that! They all look lovely and whoever receives them will be thrilled!

Angela said...

Wow, love all of your finishes. The scarf is really pretty :)

Helen Philipps said...

Lots of beautiful makes! Love the pretty mug cosy and coaster sets, they are so colourful and the embroidery looks lovely!
Merry Christmas, Rhona!
Helen xox

Deb said...

Beautiful work! Love your mug cosy's!
Don't feel bad. I was wirking on things on dec 24th....