Happy Boxing Day! I hope you all had a wondrous holiday. We made a special dinner on Christmas Eve and watched The Christmas Story. Love that movie. Christmas Day was lovely; we exchanged gifts in the morning after eating some of my Annual Christmas Coffee Cake. I only make it once a year. It is the best coffee cake I’ve ever had and I guard the recipe with my life. Later on in the afternoon we went over to Heidi’s for dinner. We always have a fun time with them and yesterday was no exception. Now that I’ve given Heidi and her daughters their presents, I’ll show you Obsession Scarves #3, 4 and 5.
I think they were a hit. They sure are a lot of fun to make. Heidi gave me the largest vintage pin cushion I’ve ever seen. I took a photo of it next to one Betty made. And Betty’s isn’t small.
The red fabric is sateen-like and the felt leaves are beautifully faded.
Among my presents from Don are 2 books on photography that I wanted. I’ll share more about them in another post. I have grown to love photography so much and I want to learn more about aperture and f-stops and ISO and all of those things that can be very intimidating. Hopefully, I will be more skilled by the time I save up for a new camera. By the way, I keep getting emails like this from B&H:
See the bottom row? The one I want is on the right. I tell you, B&H has somehow read my thoughts. They are taunting me once again.
I ran out to the store this morning to stock up on provisions. We are just about to be pounded with a major snow storm. In fact, as I write this, the snow has begun. It’s blowing sideways. The amount predicted keeps changing, but we are in for at least a foot or more. We’re hunkering down. Tomorrow looks to be a day of shoveling. And more shoveling. Wish us luck!
Hi Claudia…
Ahhh… I sounds like a wonderful Christmas….although you were far away from family.
The scarves you made are just yummmmy…..and unusual. I love that. And, DEE.LISH colors too.
Sending you big After-Christmas huggies….
Spencer
I just love those scarves. I know you have probably posted this before, but could you share the type of yarn you used and the pattern again. I do so enjoy your blog.
Happy New Year
Michle
hey claudia…the day after christmas….i LOVE those scarves… just darling..and so are the pin cushions..really cute.
can’t wait to see your photography books…i feel the same..since starting my blog i have REALLY gotten interested in photography. i am signed up for a workshop in january. santa brought me the Canon T2i Rebel for Christmas. I have no idea what i am doing with it. started with a little point and shoot…but really want to step it up in the photography department…
tired today…just sitting here with Teddy on my lap…and thinking about a nap.
stay warm and cozy
sending love,
kary and teddy
Wow! Be careful what you wish for! A foot of the white stuff! We only got a dusting here in Ohio. Love those scarves and the wonderful colors! Be careful if you go out in that snow! ~ Hugs, Patti
I just got it for Christmas!!!!… my old rebel is pretty banged up. I am determined to sit down with the manual and really learn all the nuances of these awesome cameras.
Love those scarves, just beautiful color combinations you’ve put together!
Claudia, Merry Christmas to you, Don, Scout and Riley!! Your scarves are just beautiful! Heidi should sell them in her shop! Or you should sell them in the Etsy shop you said you might open!
We are getting the same blizzard conditions you wrote about. I am ready for spring… sooooo ready!
I dropped my camera and it no longer works – at all :( After the blizzard is done, I’ll be out looking for an inexpensive auto focus point & shoot, but I’m so excited for your new found hobby of photography! I hope you get your dream Canon very soon :)
Donna
Wishing you a Happy New year … and diggin’ those gorgeous scarves!!
Hope you are snug in all this snow we are getting!
xo
Jill
Love your beautiful scarves. CC and I may never learn to crochet but that is okay. I am yearning for the same camera but also must wait a long while. It is snowing here in the Deep South and sticking!
hi claudia,
sounds like a lovely christmas! your scarves are fabulous! very cool.
so, tell us about this coffee cake … sounds delish!
xo
elyse
Gorgeous scarves. I hope you still have one for yourself. Sounds like you may need it and lots of other layers in coming days! Stay warm and safe!
Your scarves are simply gorgeous Claudia. You may see them in the stores next year. Looking forward to photos of MHC in the snow.
Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas. Your “obsession” scarves are beautiful. They look like a lot of fun to crochet. Happy week ahead…
Merry Christmas, Claudia…and blessings for a wondrous and happy new year.
I hope you stay safe and warm as Mother Nature sends lots of snow your way.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your message at Brynwood. I always love it when you visit.
xoxo
Donna
good luck with that white stuff claudia!! it totally missed us this time. lol.
sounds like you had a blast this christmas. those scarves are lovely and that pin cushion will set you up for a great big ole project!!!
happy shoveling. take lots of breaks and drink lots of water.
take care….enjoy the snow. i’m secretly jealous a little. haha.
sue
i just realized i commented on your blog with my mom’s account. lol!!! duh dumb, dumb me. i’m at my mom’s house this week and forgot to sign in under my account. hope i didn’t confuse you!
vintagesue
Your scarves turned out so beautiful~ such gorgeous color choices. So glad to hear you had a nice Christmas~ stay warm!
Hugs,
Jill
Claudia,
The scarves are wonderful. I think I told you I started one – had to rip out as I made a wrong turn. I will start it again.
I am glad you had a wonderful holiday just the two of you and then with friends.
I got the Canon Rebel just before we came back to Florida and a couple of books. I want to learn more but just have not had the time to study. One of my New Year’s resolutions is to read the manual and maybe find a dvd that I can watch about the camera.
Hope you and Don and the dogs have a Happy New Year!
Carol
Hi Claudia! It ws so nice to sit and read about your lovely Christmas Day – it sounds like it was perfect! Those scarves are so unique – have you thought of opening an Etsy store and selling them? This way you could save up for that fantastic looking camera! I continue to admire your dedication to your blog – I’m so distracted these days with the kids home and things all over the place. I need my ducks in a row to sit down and organize a blog. Hope that happens soon! Ciao, bella!
Claudia,
Okay, I’m obsessed with the scarfs now! I would love to have recieved one, I’ll bet they were a big hit. Sounds like you had a lovely time. It was a zoo here, but the best ever! The kids were the perfect age this year, & Santa was good to them. We watched the same movie, plus some. The Sound of Music (my fave of all time) & Love Actually. Ate too much, I’ll be dieting for the next 3 months. I’m gonna go check out your previous post now, I got behind over the holidays. Have a safe new year! We’ll be watching the ball drop in the comfort of our living room. Lisa
Oh, how cute!!!!
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Claudia, wow, you really turned out the scarves, and they all look gorgeous!!! The snow is beautiful as long as it stops after about a foot! Hope your Christmas was merry and bright!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Happy Holidays! Your scarves and snowflake banner have inspired me to learn to crochet in the new year and I have a friend who is willing to teach me. I would *love* to be able to give beautiful, handmade scarves as gifts. Hope you’re warm & cozy today — maybe curled up with your new books. :-)
I’m finally catching up a bit…these scarves you’ve made are just beautiful..I’d say you could prosper from them to put towards that camera!..haha…that is if yo can let go of them! Very unique, indeed and I adore hand painted yarns. Are they wool?
I broke down earlier this year and bought the Nikon D90 with 2 lenses. I need a book in a desperate way. The book that came with it is pretty good but I need the Nikon for Dummies book. My camera is a professional but I’m not. LOL But the auto focus lets me be a novice and produce dynamite photos…but I know how much better they could be if I knew all about it.
I know you have to save for your camera but meanwhile you could keep an eye on the QVC and Home Shopping networks for cameras. They normally offer them in those easy 3-4 monthly payments.
I LOVE those pin cushions!
Hugs,
Stephanie ♥
Those scarves are the most beautiful ones Ive seen!! Hope you get that camera you want.:)
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Oh I so LOVE your scarves. I keep re-visiting your photos and I just have to attempt makeing one for myself. Would you be so kind to share the brand of yarn you used? I am a novice but want to try.
Those scarves are amazing! They make me want to learn to knit this winter!!