A few months ago when I was umming and ahhing over some of the fabulous handmade items out there I made a decision that this year all my christmas presents would be handmade. But not just handmade - handmade by me.
It seemed like a good idea at the time and now it's Monday. Christmas is Friday. And so far I have one gift half completed.
For the first time in years I've been able to take 2 weeks break for Christmas and New Year from work and thank goodness I have! If I had to work this week I would be in a state of panic right now trying to think of substitute gifts. But fortunately I have 4 days... well 3 1/2 days to get things done.
So I have 6 people to make gifts for and 10 actual items to make. 5 of the items I've never actually made before so this will be interesting. Particularly with one item I'm drafting the pattern as well.
Wish me luck.