Don't Forget, a Finished Gift, and a Poinsettia Pin for Christmas

Are you gifting hand-sewn goodies this year?  I'm always so excited to wrap up the little things I sew, I often *almost* forget to go back over them and trim off all of the strings and loose threads and whatnot!

So, here's a Merry Christmas reminder from me to you:  Trim, trim!

It's all in  the details, doncha know?

I finished up that baby doll clothes gift last night.  Here's the set:

(sorry about the grainy pics, my house is lacking in natural light!)

I had a bit of trouble with the little white top.  I think the instructions could have been done better.  For any sewing newbies who think patterns are overwhelming, I can't blame you!  I have been sewing most of my life, and I often knit my brow in consternation at sewing patterns.  Though, maybe I should actually read them instead of wandering off like I do?

Anyway, I thought it might be fun to wrap each piece individually.  More to open, right?

On another note, I didn't get a new outfit for Christmas Mass this year, but I wanted something fun and red...

It's a pin.  Find the instructions here.  Maybe if we are crazy organized, I'll update with a photo of it in action.  With three children five and under getting ready for church, I make no promises!

That's it for this post.

Merry Christmas! 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit.  Romans 15:13