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I finished my shawl last night. Now I need to think of gifts for the girls to have ready for Christmas morning. Last year I did sweaters, but I didn't have them ready until February. I need to think a little smaller this year. :)

Just a tip - lots of libraries will let you borrow their magazines digitally - I just got through about ten different Christmas magazines looking for inspiration for recipes/crafts/decorating. :)

I think this is the one I used to use. https://freevintageknitting.com/ I bought a book of Victorian Knitting patterns - a reproduction for only about $4 on Amazon. Also have picked up vintage pattern books at sales and collected them from family. It is amazing how modern an old pattern can...

Luludou - Those look amazing!

I am finishing up a "shawl'n' a ball" shawl - though it took two balls to make it a good length and because of the repeating pattern I had to remove about 1/4 of each ball to have the colours match up. I think DD5's doll with be getting a matching shawl as well with the leftovers. I'm also...

Our provincial government said yesterday that they had no intentions of putting any kind of restrictions on Halloween because it should be able to be done safely and there would be safety guidelines issued later. I'm surprised. I thought it would be a no go. In a way I wish it was cancelled so...

I'll share any ideas I can think of. We always finish our trick-or-treating by coming home for warm baths and hot chocolate while we watch Nightmare Before Christmas. It seems like a fitting end to Halloween and a little wink at Christmas which we don't decorate for for another 12 days. I think...

I'm hopping back on the crafting wagon. It's funny - so many people have been posting on Facebook all of the amazing things they're doing with their spare time, but I didn't get any of that. My days became longer and busier. When DH was home it meant doing dishes more often (why do men require a...

I'm also trying to get in shape for Christmas. I didn't pack on pounds during the lockdown so much, but I used to walk a couple miles a day, and then when we were forced to stay in I lost that. By time we could go for walks without worrying, it was too hot and mosquitoey (it's a word right?) to...

Does anyone think trick-or-treating might be cancelled this year? Everything I'm hearing is saying there will be a resurrgence in the fall. I feel bad for the little ones. As they didn't get to see the Easter bunny this year I wonder if we are looking ahead to a year without trick-or-treating or...

That's pretty much me attempting to sew anything, lol

I saw that. I gather they aren't as good as having the real thing, but some healthcare workers are trying to make due with scarves. A great way for those who can sew to help out :)

Thank you. That's anothe good idea. Maybe a gift certificate for a trip to the beauty store with a crisp $10 inside to spend when she gets there. Money burns a hole in her pocket, but it's not like she's going anywhere in the meantime :)

My girls asked me if Easter would be cancelled because the Easter bunny would have to go into so many homes it wouldn't be safe for him because of Covid-19. Aww....I told them they probably wouldn't cancel it completely, but there might be less this year because the bunny won't be able to stay...

I also found a pattern for a knit doll I think she'd like, but it's knit in fingering and some counts are done by number of rows while others are done by measuring, so I might have a hard time making it come out in the right proportions. There is also a pattern on Yarnspirations for a reversible...

I don't think so.....I don't have a lot in the way of art supplies other than what's already in their craft area. Nothing hidden away for a change as I had just restocked their supplies. I have about two bins of odd balls of yarn and a small bin of remnants I bought over the years as I always...

I'm trying to come up with homemade bday presents for DD6 still. I found a pattern for a knit mermaid that might work. Maybe some doll clothes or Barbie clothes. I'm having a hard time finding the time. Lots of my friends are saying how bored they are, but the kids are keeping me busy so I"m...

Thanks for the ideas. I had a really nice piece of scrapbooking paper I'd thought would work, but it was about 4 inches too short. Do you think you'd need a varnish or something over the paper so the colour wouldn't transfer to the headbands? I'm also thinking of some doll clothes or a knit...

So, first present for DD6 I thought of is that she really wants a holder for her headbands. I found a hot chocolate container that is just the right size. Anyone know what to cover it wiht?

I just realized with our mall packed and at reduced hours and having to go to a pickup for any packages (which is also at reduced hours and in the middle of a packed store)...I've got to find a way to take care of DD6's birthday presents. I have a good supply of yarn, and I have some fabric, but...