Joining Ginny in sharing what I am reading and knitting.
I am on a knitting rampage. I decided to give everyone a couple of knitted dish cloths as a present for Xmas as well as the usual chocolate. I think that handmade useful gifts are much more appreciated than the usual shop-bought chocolate.
So at the moment I can knock out a dish cloth in about an hour and a half.
This is going to turn into a bit of review too, so I apologise if you feel this a bit long. I am also reading a new magazine I discovered recently called "Landscape" at first glance I thought it would be like The Small Things magazine. Now, I have picked The Small Things magazine up a few times and had a flick through, I felt the editorial was little weak, although it does have some pretty pictures in and I found the craft tutorials a little basic for my liking. But I was pleasantly surprised when I picked up Landscape.
Lots of really interesting articles about various topics, including traditional Christmas decorations, around the garden, animals, crafts and some pretty tasty looking recipes. I am definitely buying the new issue when it comes out on the 11th.
I know one of my favorite gifts last year was a mason jar filled with all the dry ingredient for scones, a dishcloth and the recipe was tied to the outside. They were delicious and a very useful gift.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of packing a box with an egg from my chickens, two candle holders (upcycled dessert dishes), candles to go in them, the dish cloths and some hand-made hair accessories.
DeleteI love that magazine and treated myself to a subscription last year. I think I may renew it as that festive issue was so nice!
ReplyDeleteI might suggest that idea to my boyfriend as he is stuck what to get me for Xmas!
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