Christmas Gifts

It's late September, and about the time that the true crafter creates an insane list of projects that she really thinks she can complete by Christmas morning. Luckily, I am on a knitting WIP marathon and CANNOT cast on any new knitting. Boy, I didn't think I'd ever be glad to say THAT.

I did, however, work on my part of the friends/family Christmas gifts. Andy and I have decided to alternate years with who makes the gifts, and this is his year. I did promise some nice bags to go along with his woodworking creations, so tonight I made this:It's made from a wonderful black & red brocade that ravels like crazy, and I don't like the gold ribbon drawstring, but aside from that, I think it's a decent prototype. I decided to go ahead and cut out the rest of them and
Theo had claimed the lining. I got in about an hour of knitting today and he completely ignored me. I turn on the sewing machine and WHAMMO!

Obviously, all crafts are not created equal in kittyland.

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Daniele said…
Ut Oh - I forgot about the Christmas thing..... Thanks for the reminder! ;)
September 22, 2008 at 5:39 AM
RobinH said…
The last time I lined anything, I wound up needing to see a doctor. (For a tetanus shot- The lining slithered, my hand automatically followed and ran the sewing machine over my finger...)

And these are the gift wrappers! Gorgeous! And a very handsome cat, too :).
September 22, 2008 at 6:46 AM
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