I hope that those of you who celebrate have had a wonderful holiday! Our house has been abuzz with the excitement and anticipation of Santa's arrival. My little one was disappointed when she woke on Christmas morning and found that Santa had come and gone and she hadn't been able to give him the hug and kiss she had intended.
My littlest one also grouped the ornaments together on the tree in an uncommon way.
Many gifts have been exchanged lately. Here are some fabric appliqués I sent off to Kelly...
and some of the fabrics that I sent accompanying the matryoshka softie.
Kelly treated me (and ultimately Lilly) to the sweetest package!
This hand knit leaf is now hanging gaily on our tree.
And this magical hand-sewn sweetie has certainly captured our hearts!
Her face is so simple but so expressive and dear.
The tiny details are so charming. Here she is outside of her sleeping pouch. Look at all of the lovely hand stitches and the play of the various whimsical fabrics.
Finally, the ultimate in tiny cuteness is this amazing pillow accompanying what Kelly refers to as a winged grub. Thank you so very much Kelly for making us these incredibly special gifts. I hope to have time to blog more soon and show some of the secret things I was making before Christmas and that have now been given. Happy weekend!
Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy New Year!
Posted by: Alexis | December 27, 2008 at 05:23 PM
Hope you had a lovely X-mas, Emily.
What sweet gifts you sent and received! :)
I love the Matroyska art doll you sent me - thanks again for your kindness and generosiy. :)
Posted by: ArtMind | December 27, 2008 at 06:38 PM
Jag hoppas du har/ haft en fin jul !! Och får ett gott kretivt nytt år!!
Posted by: Gunnel Svensson | December 27, 2008 at 06:39 PM
Lovely pictures and such a cute sweetie, Raven!
Posted by: Malene | December 28, 2008 at 02:46 AM
cute cute! hope you had a great xmas!
Posted by: adele | December 28, 2008 at 11:32 AM
I love how little children put things just on the bit of the tree they can reach!
Posted by: Jackie | December 28, 2008 at 06:30 PM
I hope you have a happy New Year
Posted by: Thimbleina | December 29, 2008 at 05:41 PM
So lovely.
I really like kids arrangements on the tree :o) Our tree is changing every day.
Happy New Year, Emily!
Hugs, Anja
Posted by: Anja | December 30, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Hi there,
I have just found your blog and love reading it. Fabulous pictures too. Happy New Year to you.
Posted by: Woo | December 31, 2008 at 01:00 PM
Jeg ønsker deg et godt og kreativt nytt år :-)
Posted by: HildeC | December 31, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Happy New Year!
You always have such beautiful pictures.
Posted by: Michala (kayla coo) | December 31, 2008 at 01:34 PM
What lovely presents.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Melanie | December 31, 2008 at 04:56 PM
Very cute!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Jewel | December 31, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Such loveliness...as usual! Happy New Year.
Posted by: frazzy dazzles | January 01, 2009 at 12:16 AM
So adorable!!!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family:)
Such a pleasure finding your blog and seeing all your talent jump off the page!
your work is inspiring:)
Take Care,
KayEllen
Posted by: kayellen | January 02, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Our little nephews had the same ornament grouping technique too ;-)
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | January 02, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Such cute gifts!
Posted by: Donna | January 03, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Happy new year! I look forward to seeing all the beautiful things you'll create in 2009.
Posted by: Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY | January 04, 2009 at 02:57 AM
Kelly's hand-sewn-sweetie is just adorable.
Shirley I.
Posted by: Shirley Isaacs | January 06, 2009 at 12:21 AM
So much loveliness!!
Wishing you and your loved ones a lovely New Year!!
Hugs!
Posted by: annax | January 06, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Hi Emily, hope that your visit with your mom was/is wonderful! Happy New Year! And many great and marvelous projects to come!
Take care...
Posted by: Jean C. | January 07, 2009 at 05:32 PM
Hope you had a nice Christmas.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 07, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Hope you had a great family time, what a wonderful exchange of gifts has taken place indeed!
Posted by: ingermaaike | January 08, 2009 at 07:11 PM
That is a cute hand-sewn sweetie!! Happy New year to you, Emily!
Posted by: Mary Smith | January 09, 2009 at 05:58 AM
Beautiful cuteness...I love those little gifts. And the fabric- gasp- so beautiful. Happy new year!
Posted by: chicago sarah | January 10, 2009 at 08:20 PM