an old-fashion, handmade christmas.

hullo, darling! welcome to my crafting cottage. oh, let's get you out of the cold, for you do appear thoroughly chilled indeed. here, sit by the fire and enjoy a cup of nicely brewed tea. or chocolate perhaps? there now, how is that? 'tis quite chilly out there, no? well, I am very happy that you have called upon me on this winter's afternoon. this shall be grand fun! a bit of sewing or knitting upon your lap on a cold winter's day is such a cozy thought indeed.

freely you have received, freely you give...

{matthew 10:8}

we shall have grand fun, shall we not? there shall be baking and sewing and knitting all to the beat of the cheery fireside's crackle. this Christmas is going to be very special indeed, for we shall not be giving gifts made from the store having not a soul to touch, but we shall be making this Christmas...

An Old-Fashion Handmade Christmas

perhaps, ye would like to hear how this old-fashion Christmas event was inspired, eh? well, 'twas a winter's night two years passed whence I sat by the cold window and looked out of the frosted pane dreaming of a Christmases spent long ago. presents wrapped carefully settled under the spicy pine; within them nestled gifts all made by hands of sweet aunts who sewed rag dolls from last year's dress, worrisome mothers who cared to have their children warm in hand knit scarves and mittens, father's who lovingly carved wooden nativity sets and toys for their sons and daughters - for all was but a simpler time focused and devoted to family and God's wonderful gift to mankind. freely we have received from Christ who has given us the most precious gift of all; freely our hearts yearn to give and bless others sharing God's love during this Christmas season.  {{read how this event started 2 years ago...here}} 

now having settled down by the tree let us look at our crafting table :: 

december 2nd ~ december 23rd 

{four weeks of tutorials and christmastime fun!} 

weeks shall consist of...

:: stitched with love sundays :: 

{stitchin' up your Christmas with loving hands, link up} 

week one // headband edition

week two // all i felt was... 

week three // baby, it's cold outside [part i] 

week four // simple stitchin' with miss kellie of accordion to kellie

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:: baking day mondays:: 

{make your kitchen smell like Christmas, link up} 

week one // sugar n' spice and everything nice

week two // me, oh my! oh, peppermint pie! {rescheduled} 

by miss elizabeth of a little piece of heaven 

week three // baked with love by bethany from reflections of grace

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{"regular" and personal project posts. ;)}

saturday // just breathe. {personal post} 

monday // bits and pieces. {personal post}

tuesday // what a SMASHING idea by miss elizabeth

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:: pin it up wednesdays :: 

{a collection of odds n' ends found on my pinboards, link up}

week one // stocking stuffers

week two // christmas card inspiration {canceled}

week three // last minute gift ideas by Jo of i love...

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:: crafting by the tree thursdays :: 

{knitting, crocheting, and every stitch in between, link up, and guest posts}

week one // be "knit" together in love by emily ruth of borrowing photographs

week two // knitting {and crocheting} with natasha of day by day

week three // baby, it's cold outside [part ii]

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:: deck the halls fridays ::

{christmas decoration diy} 

week one // advent calendars

week two // garlands galore {canceled}

week three // ornaments {canceled}

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:: wrappin' it up saturdays :: 

{creative ways for wrapping up your gifts, link up} 

week one // tied up in twine

week two // thinking outside the box

week three // {canceled}

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 the above program is currently susceptible to change. ;) **update** due to lack of time {and lack of traffic} the last weeks of friday's post and saturday's posts have been canceled.

so join me and a hand-full of talented young ladies, for my third annual Christmas gathering, as we, knit, paste, stitch, wrap, tape, and bake - to make this christmas...an old-fashioned, handmade Christmas. 

who's joining us? {leave a little note with your 'calling card' below. *wink*}

xoxo,

the girl crafting away in her wintry wonderland.  

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