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Merry Christmas everyone!

Hi everyone, I am back from my blogging break!
Apologies for the delay in posting, I did say I would be back on my blog at the beginning of December 
I got a little delayed preparing for Christmas. 
My blog has been closed for comments but I have now reopened the comments window, you are welcome to leave comments again if you wish!

Here is the first  mug rug I have ever made, it is a gift for my sister and I love it! It isn't perfect but not bad for a first attempt, the sides are not perfectly straight but it will have to do, maybe next time I will improve on that. I love the design it is from SH Designs at Craftsy here
This lady has some really lovely patterns and they are so easy, particularly if you are a beginner quilter and have never tried applique before.

(More pictures below)

Stitching news

I have worked a little on Santa's Village but I have three more cottages to finish, hopefully I should get these finished by January, fingers crossed.
I have also been doing some more knitting on the black cardigan in my previous post, it is coming along nicely, I am currently knitting the sleeves, the back and sides are complete now -yay!

Of course I could not let Christmas go by without treating myself to some new stash, I purchased some gorgeous crochet thread from DMC, you can see the photo below.     

I made this little gift tag to finish off the gift.


  
   



I may get chance to post again before New Year but if I don't I would like to thank you all for visiting my blog throughout 2013 and leaving such lovely comments.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all, best wishes and ......
Happy Stitching!

15 comments

Mini Addictions said...

Hi Lynn & welcome back :-)
Adorable mug rug...I'm sure your sister will love it!
Can't wait to see more pictures of your Village & knitting.
Merry Christmas,
Lisa

shirley flavell said...

Lovely mug mat.Your sister will love it I'm sure. The DMC crochet cotton is lovely. I was able to buy some from a craft shop in my town. Have made face cloths with it.Merry Xmas and look forward to following you in the new year. Shirley N.Z.

EL RINCON DE CHELO said...

Que bonitos trabajos, feliz NAVIDAD!!! besos

Lillie said...

At this time of the year, understandable. I have been slacking too :(

Lovely finish and love the choice of fabrics. Merry Christmas Lynn and hope you will have a great start into the New Year!

Valma said...

not perfect ? wow, I find this mug rug perfect !
and so beautiful
well done :)
it's a very great gift
have a wonderful Christmas
xxxx

Kate said...

Nice to have you back, Lynn.
Your sister's mug rug is adorable and I'm drooling over the DMC crochet cotton. :)
Merry Christmas!

Marjan said...

What a beautiful rug, my compliments!
It is nice to be able to put a comment at your blog. You have made so many beautiful things, I enjoy visiting your blog.
Happy Hollidays and till next time!
Greetings
Marjan

annemarie said...

Merry Christmas to you Lynn. Your mug rug is perfect - I know your sister will treasure your gift!

Carol said...

Oh, isn't that Santa mug mat adorable, Lynn--wonderful work as always! Glad you're back from your break--Merry Christmas and all the best for a happy, healthy New Year!

Unknown said...

:)) Welcome back! :))

Christina said...

Very nice. I'm sure your sister will love it.

Andrea said...

A wonderful gift for your sister.

Have a very Happy Christmas.

linda said...

Very pretty mug rug! I did not know DMC had crochet cotton; what beautiful colors. Have a very Merry Christmas!

ZHOBEYDA said...

HOLA, COMO STAS... INTERESANTE TU BLOG, ME ENCANTO..¡ TE FELICITO.
AHORA TE SIGO, TE INVITO A QUE ME VISITES Y VEAS LO QUE YO HAGO, SERAS BIENVENIDA SIEMPRE..
BESOS, ABRAZOS Y BENDICIONES. FELIZ NAVIDAD..
ZHOBEYD@.

♥ Nia said...

Merry Christmas!!! :)

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