More Christmas-stuff - curtains

I don’t have Christmas curtains. I prefer to make the curtains already in place more Christmas curtain like by adding some decorations. No broken bones and the decorations take less space than curtains (at least they should…). Lower medical bill and lower rent. Or perhaps the reason rather is that it is easier and more fun to make and change attached decorations than changing curtains.

I showed you the snow stars earlier and this decoration is based on the same idea of crocheting single motifs. This time I linked red motifs together using large white and small golden beads on a piece of thread. Very simple.

Chili red Christmas reef

Decorating a reef is like decorating a cake, but instead of eating it, you keep it, and hang it on the door. I like the chili red color and find it very suitable for Christmas decorations. The crocheted lace is very old, and since I didn’t want to cut it I made the big flower on top, holding it together with a brooch. The last piece was an angel of glass. Couldn't decide if it made the reef over decorated or not, but decided that it is not possible for Christmas reefs to have too much decoration. ;)

My first subversive cross stitch

…is a Christmas gift for a family member. Settling in her first own apartment I believe she needs some kitchen equipment with attitude! I found the pattern in “Subversive Cross Stitch” by Julie Jackson, one book from my amazon.com oversea treasure. Nothing for sensitive persons, but everyone else that likes cross stitch will enjoy themselves. I would say it is a good book for a cross stitch newbie as well, because it gives cross stitch basics, a nice alphabet and some lovely frame patterns. You can find some of the designs on

http://www.subversivecrossstitch.com/

My first quilt

I’ve finally finished my quilt that I started earlier this fall. The critical part was choosing the bedding. The next critical part was attaching the bedding in between the front and the back piece. It was not difficult, but it was exhausting since I had to tack all pieces together by hand, before quilting on the machine. Quilting definitely belongs to the category “not instant, but plenty of reward”. My dopamine neurons in VTA have been highly active the last week! ;)

I can truly recommend making quilts. I cannot find a more creative way of recycling without using a crochet hook! ;) This particular piece that I made for my niece includes about 5 dresses and fabric leftovers from plenty of other projects. Quilting is especially good if you (like me) are having a hard time getting rid of old out-fashioned clothes with nice fabric...