A family picture from Christmas night 2013.
We spent 11 days in California over the holidays and had a wonderful time visiting with family and friends. In the weeks leading up to Christmas I did some crazy sewing!
On Christmas Eve I gave Anne her very special jammies. She picked out the fabric, you will recognize at once her unique flare!
Here she is next to the Christmas tree, she had just put out cookies with milk for Santa and a carrot for Rudolph (both of which were eaten, I am happy to report!).
The week before we left I decided to make a quilt for my Godparents. They were happily surprised.
This is the Charming Christmas Quilt – I am very happy with how it turned out, and even happier that they liked it!
My dad got the big surprise of the year:
I loved that he liked it so much. I hope it keeps him very warm!
Finally I gave my mom a sewing machine cover for her new Janome and did some hand stitching for her. She asked me to hang it on the tree.
The vast majority of the gifts we gave were handmade. I am not going to lie, I still have 2 left to mail and one left to make, but hey, being late just means the holidays get to continue on for a very long time!
Your daughter is the life of the party. She has the brightest smile and big brown eyes. You did a wonderful job on your quilts and I’m sure they will be well loved for may years to come.
Ha, loving the little poser 😀 Looks like all your pressies were a hit too!
every one looks very pleased with their gifts.
Doesn’t Anne look adorable! How wonderful that everyone loved their presents. A gift made with time and love is the best kind.
A handmade Christmas is always the best in my book. With all the love that goes into handmade gifts,how could it not be.
Glad that your Christmas was wonderful!
I agree….make the holiday magic keep on going! Late pressies are just as loved!
Your family and loved ones are very lucky to receive your handmade gifts! I’m sure they know how much love….and time….goes into making each one. They’re all beautiful 🙂
I love your dad’s expression – the quilt was definitely a big hit. Glad you all had a great time!
Awww.. Your dad looks so happy!
What great finishes. After Christmas gifts are king of fun too. I feel like saying with them, “Merry Christmas! And I Still love you-here’s another present!”.
I put the cover you made me on my sewing machine! Love it! Thank you sweetheart!
I love all your Christmas sewing! Especially my adorable Santa penguin! 🙂 Thank you dear friend!
Hi, your christmas quilt looks really nice I had a similar one some time back, lucky family is yours as you gave them your handmade gifts. thanks.