Getting Ready for Next Year

I have not gotten a lot of projects done this year. So my goal

for 2013 is to get back on track and finish the many things I have started.

This red shawl is one of those many things. 

I am a lot farther along than it shows here, but it is not finished.

Part of the problem is the texture of the Homespun Yarn by Lion's Brand.

It is beautiful and feels wonderful and soft, but it is frustrating to work with as a crochet project.

I am sure it is much easier to knit with it than to crochet, but I don't 

knit so I am not sure about that.

Anyway, that is one example of a UFO.

I have many more to do as well most of which 

are sewing and mending projects.

Wish my luck in getting my pile of projects smaller! 

I hope that those of you with UFO's piling up will

have the same luck as I hope to have.

Happy New Year

and happy sewing and/or crafting!!

Linnea

Secret Santa Surprise!

I participated in the Secret Santa Soiree  again this year.

Colorado Lady was our gracious host for this fun exchange.

As of now I have not yet figured out who my Secret Santa is this year.

This is what I saw when I opened up the box. 

Love the pretty paper and the cute tag.

 Then I spy a teddy bear. I love teddy bears!

And a cute old fashioned style tree.

And some Winter Cranberry hand sanitizer.

Never saw anything like that before!

Next I unwrap a precious snowman.

Isn't he cute?!?

A note pad with its own pen!

Love all the red!

Then I unwrap the bear and I love love love it!

Or rather her. 

Her name is Muffy VanderBear. 

I love her cute outfit and her red shoes.

A photo of all the gifts sitting on my cutting table. 

Then Helmi wanted to pose in a picture too!

She has decided Muffy is a very nice addition to our household!

Look at the cute little hot pad tied to Muffy's wrist.

Isn't that adorable?

Helmi admires Muffy's green bow.

No Helmi, you may not take her bow.

You have your own bow.

This was a fun Secret Santa exchange.

I still have no idea who sent me these lovely gifts.

Thank you so much to whoever who are.

I think I have visited all the blogs and I still have no idea!

Merry Christmas!

~Linnea~