In Full Swing...

Brynwood Needleworks - Grammie's Jammies For "G"

 

I'm working with organic cotton flannel these days. Grammie's Jammies this year are going to be so comfy and warm! Sharing just a peek, because...well, you know.

Family here today for an early celebration, so we had the slow cooker working overnight. We awoke to the fragrances of delicious food. I have to run out to do a little shopping, but will be back before noon, when our loved ones will arrive. I'm going to be making more cutout cookies as soon as I get home.

Tomorrow, a bit more sewing to finish up, so I can just enjoy the rest of the Christmas festivities. I still don't know what I'm giving Handsome this year. It seems the older we get, the more we just enjoy the time we're blessed to spend together. I'm going to really have to put on my thinking cap this year!

The Elves Are Busy...

Brynwood Needleworks - Christmas Sewing

 

This is what I worked on this afternoon (as I await measurements for this year's jammies). There's machine sewing and handwork. That's all I can say for now (in case there's a recipient trolling my blog posts). I'll complete it this morning, and then move on to the next thing. 

 

You'll excuse me for not hanging out with you a little longer today. I'll definitely share photos of the finished projects after they've been received. I'll be back tomorrow!

 

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas...

Brynwood Needleworks - Santa Ceramic

Handsome and I got busy decorating for Christmas! We brought all the boxes upstairs from their safe spot in the basement, and began opening them to deck the farmhouse in holiday finery. This is a piece I purchased a couple years ago from an antique shop in Plymouth, WI. I don't know who the maker is, but it reminds me of the beautiful Fitz & Floyd ceramic pieces, and I got it for a song!

Brynwood Needleworks - Our 2019 Christmas Tree

 

Of course, we got our tree set up, and then had fun unwrapping nearly fifty years of ornaments - some from before we even knew each other. I always think of Mom Grace when I take out this tree skirt. She taught me how to quilt, too, and this was the official first quilted project I ever made. I miss her.

 

We have more to do, but we sat in our living room last night, enjoying the glow from our tree. I'll share more photographs as we finish placing our treasures. I'll be setting up our Nativity today, along with a few other pieces. I'll also be sewing in the studio. I'm soooo glad I have elves to help!

 

Calling All Elves...

Brynwood Needleworks - Margaret Tarrant Artwork

 

Word has gone out to the elves for this year's Christmas production helpers in my studio. I'll begin work this weekend, and hope to finish with plenty of time to spare. I'll be sure to share images (or at least peeks) in the coming days.

 

No time to tarry. I must finish my peppermint coffee, and then head back to my workroom. I plan to finish early, so I can spend this holiday in joyful celebration with friends and family.