Six - Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 9:00 p.m. central time to be exact.  My brother Nolan and my sister-in-law Georgia's office/guest room re-do will air on Design on a Dime on HGTV.  I have seen it in person and it turned out great.  Tune in or TiVo!

Seven - Happy New Year!  I think it is going to be a good one.  I have a mental list of goals for the year and am looking forward to putting it all down on paper so I can assess my success (or lack there of) in 364 days.  They mostly have to do with getting organized, staying organized, not over-committing and taking better care of myself.  And limiting my tendancy to procrastinate - I know I can't make it go away.

Eight - Knitted Ski Hats for the guys or how I spent my carpool/soccer practice/TV time in November and December.  All knitted in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran.  The pattern is my own.

for Tiger, Evan and Finn

clockwise from top
for my dad, for Ian, for Nolan, for Miles, for Ryan

My family on New Year's Day - all wearing hats knitted by me.

OK - that's it for the gifts.  Phew!  I had fun making them, but am looking forward to making a few things for myself.  2007 is going to be good indeed.

First things first - this is post number 100!  And what better way to celebrate than with a little giveaway.  Leave a comment and I will draw a name on January 3rd.  What will you get?  I don't know yet, but I promise it'll be good.

OK - back to the gifts....

Five, part two
Freezer paper stencils for my nephews and Heather.  The number idea stolen from Meg who stole it from someone else.

for Finn

for Ian and for Miles

for Evan

for Heather

Five, part three
Applique t-shirts for my nephews and Heather

for Evan

for Ian (the tractor idea shamelessly pilfered from Stephanie)

for Finn

for Miles

for Heather

Aprons

for my mother-in-law

for Heather

for my mom

for Georgia

Ironically, Rosanna's apron was the first one I made - back in October - and I seem to be missing that photo.  Ugh!  If I find it, I will add it later.  Seriously, there really were five.

By Jane and Kate for their cousins

for Finn

for Evan

for Miles

for Ian

Technical assistance (scanning, printing, ironing the transfers) by Mom.

Bird Shirts

for Heather

for Rosanna

for Georgia

Flapper hats (pattern by the talented Sarah here) and felt flower pins (pattern here) for Jane's teachers.

Patchwork belt for Heather

Just a quick hello to say Merry Christmas to all of you.  Hope you have a great holiday with family and friends.  I am still wrapping and crafting, but will be back sometime next week with all the secret gifts I gave.  Thanks so much for all the inspiration and support you have given me - I am constantly amazed with what I learn from all of you.  Merry Christmas from our house to yours!