Cross-stitching and crocheting

Now that Christmas has passed and I have a month off from my university duties, I can get back to crafting. I started working on "Jingle as ye enter, Jingle as ye go" again. I am adding some snowflakes at the top left. I am not sure why the picture is so dark.

I also bought another skein of the pretty lavender yarn that I am using to make a scarf. I decided to make the matching hat first. 

When it is completed I will use the rest of the yarn to finish the scarf. It is a little too short for my liking.

Hubby and I had a wonderful Christmas celebration with our son, daughter, son-in-law and Ruby (our daughter and son-in-law's pup). Our annual picture on Christmas Eve in front of the tree included our son-in-law and Ruby.

My mother celebrated with us.

 As did my mother-in-law.

It was great to have the newlyweds with us also.

There were lots of gifts.....

and treats after dinner. I made a variety of cookies 

 and a Buche de Noel.

I received some very nice gifts including these two books. 

I love to peruse Country decorating books for ideas to incorporate in my home. There are several projects in the knitting book that have really caught my eye. I can't wait to get started on them. First I need to clear some WIPs though.

I am joining Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching. Pop on over to her site to see what other bloggers are stitching. I think I will work on Jingle today.

Thanks for stopping by!