Happy Bags!

Have had a busy weekend and there is a busy week ahead! I did manage to make these Happy Bags over the weekend ... yes, I did do housework, washing, and made sure everyone was fed! It has been such a buzz making these bags and it feels good to have some nice Christmas presents ready.

I was inspired to make these bags by enlarging Pink Penguin's little fabric baskets - not only have I got the dimensions down pat, found the most suitable batting/fleece, added a piping detail, added handy pockets inside and nice sturdy handles. I feel I can now call the pattern my own! Guess what everyone will be getting for presents and swaps now?


This is a lovely pic of Karyn and Ken who were married on Saturday afternoon - it was such a beautiful wedding - really brought out the romantic in me - I think it is just wonderful that these two have found each other after both suffering the losses of previous spouses. Best wishes to them both for a long, happy life together!

Now to Blogland news - check out Freda's Hive! Nanette is celebrating her First Post Anniversary. Do read the reason for naming her blog Freda's Hive - it is a really beautiful tribute to her Mother! I have become very fond of Nanette since discovering her blog - it is just full of wonderful news and tutorials- so inspiring!

Another great read - visit Chookyblue to read about her famous friend The Cushion Queen! I think these cushions are the greatest and the best part is they are made from scraps - I have bought a great piece of fabric to make a cushion soon - after reading this article, I will use only a piece from the fabric and add other fabrics, then I will have lots left over of the special fabric. A big thank-you to Donna who is another special Blogland friend - she has been working so hard organizing the Secret Santa Christmas Swap and it has all been so successful and so much fun!

Off to another sock-knitting lesson tomorrow - maybe Wednesday I will have to give one of my groups a miss - I still have Christmas shopping to do and the thought of it scares me! Wish I could knit socks fast enough to give to the guys in our family - maybe when I am an 'old' lady (now don't be rude!) I will have time!

I'm sure you all have a busy week planned, too - remember to take time to do a little stitching!

Hugs!