Aidan's great-grandma 'GG' has a lovely little fabric tree that she made for her home, so I decided to try my hand at making one as well. It's McCall's pattern #3777. Then I thought it would look cute as an 'advent tree' and so set about making little felt 'balls' and embroidered the days of December up to Christmas Eve, made them into little pockets and filled each one with a chocolate treat...
Aidan's Advent Calendar Tree |
Decorated by Aidan...of course! |
Look yummy, Nana! |
We had to have snow...naturally! |
We were both very happy with the results, however it didn't last very long, and teddy's and cars were soon gobbled up!
And for family and friends...
I designed this cushion cover myself from scrap fabrics, and made it (and bookmarks, of course!) for Christina, the Teacher's assistant in Aidan's class...
I found some great fabric printed with musical notes and bars, and decided to make up a set of men's suspenders, belt and and bowtie (and bookmarks, of course!) for Aidan's teacher, who is also a music teacher, and a set for a friend who is a musician...
Of course, Aidan had to have suspenders, bow ties and belts! I found a great tutorial posted by Ashley at Make It And Love It I made a set for both Aidan and his cousin Emmet in Christmas fabric, which they both wore to their school concerts. I thought they were so cute, I just had to make more (and more, and more...) All the nephews are getting sets for Christmas this year!
I ran with the bow tie theme and made up several headbands for all the girls...
And then there was egg painting for the Christmas Egg Roll at the family Christmas party...
More eggs please Nana! |
The sewing is all done for this year, and I still have a little more baking to do, but I did take the time to enjoy the wonders of the season through my livingroom window...
And today,we made gingerbread men for Aidan to give to his classmates...
Lots of Naked Gingerbread Men! |
These decoration taste good, Nana! |
I did it! |
So you see, we have been very busy little elves!