HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year

from

Gina & Cody!

Christmas Wreath Dishcloth

Made this for a swap...

Front View (above)

Back (above)

Christmas Wreath Dishcloth Pattern by Sherrie Escue Craft

Pattern can be found for free at piece-by-piece.net

Snowman Hot Pad

Made this for a Christmas Hot Pad swap...

Pattern from:

Annie's Attic Ultimate Book of Pot Holders

Pattern design by:

Jocelyn Sass

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

If you'd like to read a little about Christmas traditions in Wisconsin, visit the Wisconsin Historical Society's story: Ghosts of Christmases Past.  It's a great read and some interesting facts!

On a funnier note...well, maybe not so funny since this is an issue in today's society... (Thank goodness my son goes to a church school so we don't have to worry about being politically correct with some things)...

Irish Lace Scarf

I crocheted this for Lotta, as her final and big gift to open in the Advent Swap 2009.  I obtained the pattern for this scarf free at LionBrand.com.

My Awesome Xmas Hot Pad Parcel...

I've had a hard time getting online recently, so I am a bit late in getting this posted, but I'm finally taking the time to get his out here for all to see. My swap partner, Jennifer, sent me some beautiful items. WOW is all I can say, and a HUGE thank you! Jennifer does beautiful crochet...just look at the hot pads she made for me, including a gorgeous doily! Not only that, but she sent me some really nice yarn, note pads, stitch markers, necklace & matching earrings, candles and dishcloths pattern booklet. I definitely got spoiled with some VERY NICE things! Thanks again Jennifer! This swap has been a lot of fun!