November tally

 

One finish in November - a little candle mat, with a very Norwegian stitchery.
The designer is Kristin Langebraaten. I do not know if she is in business still. Her designs are very good.
Christmas gift? Check ✅
Note to self: I like the ric rac edge finishing I usually do the best. Next time!

Yesterday, my oldest grandson Sander visited to learn how to use a sewing machine, and to have a grandparent all to himself day. 

Little brother, 3 years old, was not invited, and had other plans with mum.

Being very interested in everything with machines, and moving parts,

I think all the moving parts on the machine was more fascinating than sewing itself. 

According to plan, we made a Christmas gift for mum. Sander picked fabrics, thread, we gathered all the tools we needed and we took the small Janome to the dinner table, so we had enough elbow space. 

I am impressed that Sander kept up the interest to the very end, and we helped each other through the project. Stuffing the heart with a hemostat was very interesting too. 

After, we did some colouring, making Christmas cards, and then we decorated some store bought gingerbread hearts with icing, chocolate buttons and mini marshmallows, for eating right away.

After coming home, Sander opened the Christmas present for mum, to keep it for himself, carrying it around, and hanging it over his bed. As proud as can be. He is so sweet 💜💜💜
I guess we have to make something for mum next year!

             

Heart back side

 💜 A very good day were had by all 💜

Hanne