Mid December is always so hectic and hurried. I keep trying to remind myself to stop and look up every once in a while, to appreciate the beautiful wintry-ness of the days.
I am re-visiting my Pompom Addiction. It's all Pip's fault. And these make it soooo easy to get carried away.
Little oddments of Stylecraft Special arranged in a rainbow, Just Because.
Making Little Lacy Stars with my rainbow of oddments, whilst drinking coffee and scoffing a mini mince pie. Rather delicious, all of it.
The LLS's (Little Lacy Stars) worked out well, very quick and easy to make. I'll try and write up the pattern in a day or two if I get chance in amongst everything else.
I made the LLS's to hang in my studio, to add a little bit of festive hookery ready for our open Studio on Sunday.
Our studio looked fab and we had a steady stream of lovely visitors on Sunday afternoon despite the dreadful wet weather.
We will be opening again this coming Sunday 15th, 12-4pm if you fancy stopping by.
Little Man came home from school last week asking me to provide him with a Christmas Jumper to wear to school on Friday for charity. Quite a big ask really, seeing as there isn't already a handy festive jumper in residence. I scoured six charity shops with no luck, then went to a we-sell-everything discount shop and bought a cheap sweatshirt. A bit of felt and some insanely satisfying handstitching later, and my Little Man is very happy with his handmade offering. Phew. Another job ticked off the worryingly long list of must-do's.
Really enjoying working with these delicious candy-coloured cottons this week. Little candy coloured buttons too.
Ahhhhh these December days. So, so so busy. Such a full agenda each and every day this week. Must remember to breathe deeply and not get swept away in a tide of mild anxiety.
It'll be ok. Breeeeeathe.
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I have never been so disorganised as I am this December...
Posted by: Kate | December 12, 2013 at 05:01 PM
I have a question that has been burning inside me for a while now. How do you keep track of which type of yarn you have and which one is which? You seem to have several types and, of course, several colors of each. Once the label is off, hos do you know what is what?
Posted by: Suki | December 12, 2013 at 02:01 PM
Beautiful jumper with the reindeer!
Lovely stars!
Posted by: Inge | December 12, 2013 at 12:14 PM
Lovely decorated branch with the little stars! Would love to drop by your shop - looks so warm and cozy!
Posted by: Katie | December 12, 2013 at 12:08 PM
I am so glad we are pompomming pals! I like to think of you Wintering along whilst we are trying very hard to have a woolly Summer!!! xxx
Posted by: pip | December 12, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Your studio looks so festive and you've made such lovely things.
Posted by: Jacqueline | December 12, 2013 at 10:38 AM
Another lovely post Lucy, reading your blog is always a chance for me to sit and think about the wider picture especially at this time of the year when we are all rushing round with the Christmas activities. I have also been decorating jumpers for the Christmas jumper day, today I shall be sewing on jumpers a Christmas tree and 2 snow men I have made. And that muskat yarn looks lovely, I think I shall have a peek in an online yarn shop now. Xx
Posted by: Jo | December 12, 2013 at 09:43 AM
Oh Lucy, I just love everything you do! Your blog lays inspires me, whether it's to be creative, strong, or just 'be'
Thank you so much!
Posted by: Debbie Longville | December 12, 2013 at 08:13 AM
The star is exactly what I'm looking for. I would be very grateful if you could post a pattern. But take it easy, otherwise I try myself some!
(Sigh... )I love it to have a look in your studio!
Posted by: marmarel | December 12, 2013 at 08:05 AM
Lovely to visit on Sunday as always. Great food in Coopers and also an excuse to catch up with my girls. My Addingham friend was wowed by your wreaths and reckons they should be in a textiles museum! Love the jumper but who are these school people who come up with these ideas? As if parents haven't got enough to think about at Xmas (shakes head).
Posted by: Rachael | December 12, 2013 at 07:59 AM
Love the little stars. Merry Christmas Lucy x
Posted by: Jacqui Galloway (livingwithethel) | December 12, 2013 at 06:58 AM
The pattern for the LLS would be fabulous if you get time - but remember, it snows AFTER Giftmas too, so it will still be relevant then! Love your colours and the beautiful photos, Lucy xx
Posted by: Jools Morgan-Jones | December 12, 2013 at 06:38 AM
Such a delicious post! I long for the pattern for those little lacy stars - but, you know, no pressure...
Thanks for bringing such colour and beauty into my day!
Posted by: Kate | December 12, 2013 at 05:26 AM
Please, please could we have a pattern for the stars. They are so sweet and I like that they are lacy and not solid. I've been sitting here trying to work out how you've done them.
Blessings Gail
Posted by: gail.firenze | December 12, 2013 at 04:13 AM
Your photos are lovely.
Thank you for the reminder to breathe.
Mid December chaos is reigning here and I needed the reminder.
Posted by: Toni | December 12, 2013 at 03:24 AM
You LLS are gorgeous! And, of course, your pom poms! There really does seem to be a world-wide pom-pom obsession going on at the moment. Yes, I believe we should all blame Pip! :D
Posted by: aconversationwithmoo | December 12, 2013 at 01:57 AM
I love those candy colours! I've just finished a garland of stars, all in red, to hang across my mantlepiece (same pattern as you used for your advent stars). Your Studio is looking lovely! And, great idea for Christmas jumper! Must remember that one as in New Zealand it would be a tad warm to have a jumper but this would work well on a t-shirt too. xx
Posted by: Katherine, NZ | December 12, 2013 at 12:25 AM
Lovely little stars. I'm excited to make some too if you pretty please write a pattern for us.
Posted by: Barbara | December 11, 2013 at 11:29 PM
Thought your stitching on the reindeer was incredibly neat. love your little stars. I have just posted 24 different snowflakes (crocheted) on my blog too! Love this time of year and your sunny outlook on life.
http://eclectichomelife.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/snowflakes-at-christmas.html
Posted by: Selma | December 11, 2013 at 11:28 PM
Glad you're remembering to breathe and enjoy and reminding us too! Love the little stars. Made a garland yesterday for the beam above my fireplace... Looks lovely. Also paper snowflakes, I think you did once, for the window!! Keep warm & dry, glad Sunday went well... Take care xxx
Posted by: Kazzie | December 11, 2013 at 11:23 PM
We had our first Christmas Day on Sunday as one daughter is going to Australia for Christmas! So I have had to get organised earlier than usual - but we are doing it all again on the 25th! I love the little lacy stars x
Posted by: Jacky Russell | December 11, 2013 at 11:19 PM
It is such a busy, busy time of year, especially for children. I'm a teacher and there are so many things happening before the end of term, I'm not entirely sure how its all going to fit!
Your little lacy stars are beautiful, I've bee making lots of different stars recently on my commutes, sadly I lost a bag with my jolly holly leaves in on a recent train though!
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Posted by: Helen | December 11, 2013 at 10:56 PM
LLS are delightful! I love your blog, it always brings calm and colour!
Posted by: Miriam | December 11, 2013 at 10:34 PM
Loved everything in this post! I'm hoping you get a chance to write up the LLS pattern as I would love to decorate my house with them for Christmas! The studio looks amazing! What a beautiful space you have made it for creating and making. Love the sweater too!
Posted by: Courtney | December 11, 2013 at 10:32 PM
The jumper that you "just made" looks wonderful! You are amazing. Hope that the open studio goes really well, the little stars are just so cute! xx
Posted by: Amy at love made my home | December 11, 2013 at 10:30 PM