Hello! We are three days away from Christmas. Will someone please tell me where this year went?
I am so looking forward to family time.
However, I do wish I had just a few more days to finish up some last minute ornaments. But then I think, who would I be if I weren't stressing at the last minute. :)
Helping me keep in the spirit are wonderful cards received from beautiful friends near and far. One Christmas wish I have is that I wish snail mail never to go away.
After the holidays I am looking forward to getting back to pleasure knitting. Not that gft knitting and sample knitting aren't pleasurable, but I miss knitting for the sake of knitting. Does that make sense?
There will be one more blog post before the New Year and I have lots of plans and ideas to share with you at that time. That means this will be my last "Loves" post for 2013.
So, how about we get to it?
- This sweet post by Penny. I love it when you guys share your special Christmas plannings.
- Vibeke's advent giveaways. Truly amazing artists coming together to bring us many days of inspiration, what's not to love?
- Melody's Christmas wishlist. I love everything.
- Casey uses her hook much like a magic wand. I am in constant awe of her talent.
- What would a love post be without something from Olivia?
- My Sister's Knitter Ravelry group. I may be repeating this over and over again, but really this group is filled with the most amazing people. They make my day everyday!
- A beautiful and creative video made by Liesl.
- Wonderful friendship that I have made and maintained this year. Too many of you to link. Just know that out of all the loves I have listed, your friendships are always top on my list.
- A new podcast, Juniper Grace. I adore everything about her.
Is it just me, or do my Love lists seem to be getting longer? I guess there is a lot to love. I will leave you with a video of sweet Grace playing her Uke and singing. It makes me smile.
Sending you all love and happiness this Christmas Holiday.
Have the best day!
XO
Andi
back atcha girl. i don't remember seeing any cross stitch recently - can't wait to see what you have cooked up. and that last post of the year - tease!
Posted by: jody | 12/22/2013 at 11:33 AM
Merry Christmas to you too Andi. xoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: Nicky | 12/22/2013 at 03:12 PM
Dearest Andi
I do love your fabulous posts, thanks for mentioning me, such a sweet surprise seeing my name in this post. I have just completed my niece's cardigan fir Christmas and now need to block and sew it all up, hooray for finishing it, such a relief. I know what you mean about just knitting for pleasure, I have treated myself to some lovely sock yarn for knitting after all the festivities are over. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas filled with light and joy xox Penny
Posted by: penny | 12/22/2013 at 04:13 PM
Oh boy, am I good at wish lists. I always serve one up for Christmas to my mum and brother + a separate one for the husband.
Yes, there is a big difference between giftkniting and pleasure knitting. I had to.make two last minute gifts and it took me days to finish a second fingerless mitt. Didn't help I've been watching Vampire Diaries at the same time.
Posted by: Kepanie | 12/22/2013 at 06:52 PM
Hi Andi, I always look forward to your links and yarny pics. Wishing you a happy Christmas, I can't believe this year has flown by so quickly either. Happy festivities.
Kate xox
Posted by: harmony and rosie | 12/23/2013 at 12:50 AM
Merry Christmas Andi. It is a thrill to be as busy as a whirlwind before Christas but I too am looking forward to making to enthusiasms rather than lists. I am a little weary of folding space and time...bring forth the emptiness of post Christmas. May the day be a joy for you.
Posted by: Rebecca | 12/23/2013 at 04:15 AM
VERY Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays to you! If you find any of the lost days of this year, please send them along to me as well! WHOOSH! I still am wondering how 2013 is almost done.
Have a fantastic holiday!
Posted by: Anne | 12/23/2013 at 08:22 AM
Oh what lovely projects! I understand knitting for the sake of knitting - I need to get back to that also. I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Posted by: Lisa | 12/23/2013 at 08:22 AM
Merry Christmas Andi! I'm looking forward to many of the things you are: family time, pleasure knitting, finishing more things in your lovely group's knit-alongs :) Thanks for the charm you bring us.
Posted by: Ellen | 12/23/2013 at 11:07 AM
Pleasure knitting is a perfect way of wording it! I know exactly what you mean!
Posted by: Andee | 12/23/2013 at 01:03 PM
Merry Christmas, Andi!!!
Plans and ideas!!! Can't wait!!! :)
Posted by: steph | 12/23/2013 at 03:32 PM
dear andi, sending love and hugs to you, christmas is almost here!
i love sweet grace too (she's a dear friend too) and love her cover of you and i.
AND...something came in the mail today. ANDI!! you! honestly!
xxxxxxx
Posted by: lori | 12/23/2013 at 09:52 PM
A very very Merry Christmas to you dear sweet one! Looking so forward to spending the upcoming year sharing creativity! Thank you for being so wonderful and awesome and sharing it with us!
My Christmas day plans include sitting on the couch in pjs all day and some sever downtime! (with tons of yarn all around me) this month went way to fast and a bit out of holiday control, making and giving I couldn't even document it. Blogging had to be put side burner this month so looking forward to getting back ...
Biggest love to you and yours
XOXOXo
Posted by: Donna @Allthingsming | 12/24/2013 at 06:46 AM
Merry Christmas Andi! Have a wonderful day and maybe some new yarn!!! Always a delight to read you! xxx
Posted by: Maryse | 12/25/2013 at 06:20 AM
Ohmygoodness! What a wonderful surprise seeing my video here! THANK YOU! I think you are simply lovely :)
Posted by: Juniper Grace | 01/13/2014 at 12:12 AM