Good intentions . . . .

Every year I have good intentions.

I promise myself that I will start my holiday crafting/knitting/sewing early -- like in January. 

And, every year I break that promise.
This means the months leading up to Christmas are very busy.

Knitting scarves for the grand-daughters.

Sewing a baby quilt for a baby girl due in December.

And sewing pj pants for all the grandbabes. I was too busy with all the cutting out, stitching up to get a picture -  use your imagination. 

(And, if you are going to imagine a picture of the pj pant construction - please also imagine that my sewing room is clean and all the pj pants are finished and in gift bags under my completely decorated Christmas tree.  Hey - if your going to use your imagination - go big!)

P.S.   I swear, next year I'm going to start early (and I mean it this time !!!)

Best Laid Plans . . . . .

I really had great plans for sewing/knitting/crafting/baking for the holidays this year.  I printed off cool handmade gift tutorials from Sew Mama Sew  www.sewmamasew.com/.  And saw so many cute things on other blogs that inspired me to get in my sewing corner and create something.  Sorted through my holiday cookie recipes and even checked out some new recipes on this site http://www.ourbestbites.com/. 

As of today -- all my plans are just that -- 'plans'.  Not much action has been taken to start any of these wonderful projects.  But, I will say that I've got the 'planning stage' of my Holidays done !!  

O' I forgot one thing I've almost gotten completed -- an 'I Spy' quilt for the youngest grandbabe.  It just lacks a bright green binding and I can check one home-made gift off the list.  It's a start at least !