A Little Holiday Creativity

I haven't been a total slug over the last few weeks. When the dogs were sick I tried to spend as much time on one floor as possible so that Samba wouldn't try to follow me up and down the stairs. I'd gather up my craft du jour and settle in front of the TV and when we weren't racing in and out the front door, I got a few things stitched. Would you like proof?

This is a shawl that I knit for a friend who is always chilly even in summer. I liked the colors and fortunately they were also her favorites.

Check out this neat shawl pin that I found on Ebay. It looks like it was made for this shawl. We exchanged gifts a few days ago, so now I can post these pics

This piece took forever. I thought it would never be finished, but here it is. Done

For some reason this year I feel like stitching Santa and his reindeer. Who knows why I choose a particular subject, it just happens. This one looks like they're having a great time flying over rooftops.

This is a big piece. I had to cut fabric the right length and I have no idea what to do with it now that it's finished.

Here are closer shots of Santa and his buddies.

Finally this is one that I finished last night. It has more of an old world feeling to it.

Today was cookie day. I made lots of cookies, then divided them up for friends. The house smells wonderful, like gingerbread and peppermint. I don't know how the dogs can stand it. First are frosted gingerbread.

These are those absolutely decadent fudge like cookies made with coconut, chocolate chips, nuts, graham cracker crumbs and condensed milk. They are way too rich and way too good.

These are made with almond flavor and cherry chips.

And these which are delicious are chocolate mint, made with Andes peppermint chips. They smell great and taste even better.

Tomorrow is dog biscuit baking day. That will get a lot of attention, I'm sure.
See, I can be creative at times.