Happy Christmas friends

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And here is my last post for 2010.

Happy Christmas wonderful readers and friends.

I'm going to take a break for a while to focus on family, rest and celebrating the gift of Jesus.

Thanks for your friendship and encouragement this year, can't wait to return refreshed in 2011.

See you soon!

Gret xo

Biscotti Anyone?

This month I've been working on a special project with Chris from Tenth Day Roasters.  Here's a few snapshots of what went down in my kitchen on Friday and Saturday just gone...

This biscotti was for a special order of Christmas gift packs, and it's yummy, let me tell you.  I had a small container of reject end pieces that were quite delicious!

If you're an Aussie reader and especially if you're in Sydney and don't know about Tenth Day Roasters, you absolutely should!   Fabulous micro-roasted coffee including blends, single origin and decaf.  

Mmm hmm.  You definitely need some of this. 

Liberty Brooch Winner

I have just drawn a name randomly and if this is you....congratulations!  You'll be hearing from me very soon.

The winner of the Liberty Brooch is....

Belle + Bee!

Wow, 217 comments.  I never expected that!  My inbox has been flooded for a few days.  Thanks to everyone for playing along.  If you missed out, there are a few more brooches at the moment in my shop, including one just like this.

See you tomorrow for my last post of the year!

G x

Yes please.

Yes please.  I would gladly take any of these as a gift this Christmas.  Love it all!  Check out Purl's suggestions for a crafters Christmas gift here.

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Cheaters doll quilt

Really, really cheating, but I don't care.   A tiny little blanket for a tiny little friend.

25 minutes from fabric selection to photo finish.

No real tutorial needed for this one - this is how my 25 mins was spent:

1. Select faker patchwork fabric from Nanna's (now mine) scrap stash with 2 year old who "needs a pink blanket" all of a sudden for Eduardo (tiny Emu friend) [2 mins]
2. Cut fabric to selected size and also cut an identical piece of scrap fleece leftover from this project [3 mins]
3. Sew around border with right sides together, turn out right way and topstitch the same again [5 mins]
4. Sew over pretend patchwork lines whilst fending off 2 year old trying to reach pins on the table [10 mins]
5. Cut loose threads and press [2 mins]
6. Settle Eduardo Emu to sleep under his new blankey and take a picture or two [3 mins].

I think Eduardo was pretty chuffed with his new quilt.  He snuggled down and went off to sleep pretty quick.

Free stuff I love: Last minute Christmas 2010

Ten of my favourite gorgeous little seasonal freebies (tutes and downloads) that I love...you may just have enough time to do some if you're quick this weekend!!

1. Finnish Paper Star at Craft Ideas (via Maggie Makes)
2. Vintage floral gift tags from Eat Drink Chic
3. White hooky Snowflakes from Attic24
4. Felt Shingled Christmas Tree at Scissor Variations (This is my favourite! Just beautiful and so simple)

5.  Little Mini Matryoshkas from Sew to Speak

6.  No sew decorations from Kootoyoo

7.  Five pointed paper snowflakes at How about Orange (I'd love to make these in white!)

8. Super cute felt ball garland from Oh Happy Day

9. Holiday Mail stripes gift tag again from Eat Drink Chic

10.  Simple and beautiful christmas ornaments for your tree from Between the lines

Now off you go!  There's 10 ideas to start for some quick little decorative projects last minute!

A few notes:

1.  If you're visiting from Sew Mama Sew, looking for the giveaway, see the previous post!

2.  2 days left of my 30% off sale, using coupon code CHRISTMAS2010

Yep, another giveaway.

Because it's Sew Mama Sew giveaway day, because I like you, and because it's Christmas. :)

This is one of my new brooches in shop for Christmas, I made them up as I was looking to make something that was a small, sweet and not too pricey stocking filler for the Christmas season. 

And now I'm giving one away!

This little one features a pretty red Liberty of London print (perfect Christmas colour!)

To be in the draw, leave a comment on this post.  Entries close Saturday 18th December, 12 midday, [Australian EDST] and I'll randomly draw a winner and announce it on Saturday night.  Yes, I will post internationally!

Happy Christmas!

(and don't forget my sale for your last minute Christmas gifts - sale ends Friday 17th!)

Edited to add:  Please make sure you have your email visible on your profile or include your email address in the comments so I can contact you if you win!  Thanks! :)