Handkerchiefs for my sisters

I have been meaning to share these handkerchiefs I made for my sisters. 

Every lady needs a pretty little hankie. 

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The Girl in the Lane Shop

What I made for her. What I made for me.

This is what I made Avia this year for Christmas, minus the headband I already shared because her brother opened early for her. She loves unicorns. I embroidered this shirt for. She said, "I love it even if the unicorn does look kind of fat."

I think the chub is cute myself. The rainbow hair was fun to sew. I wish it showed up better in the picture. Need a new camera.

She got her ears pierced earlier this year. Cute girly fabric + embroidery hoop = perfectly cute earring holder. 

I just finished my Christmas present to myself. I didn't start it until after Christmas but that is beside the point.  

My friend gave me this hoodie years ago. It came to her from some mystery source. Less of a mystery. More that I do not remember. She gave it to me because she didn't like it. I never like it either because there was a big pimp, gold-toothed, skull on the front. You read that right. Complete with the feathered hat and all. 

I was going to get rid of it but I've always liked its fit and feel. I decided to up-cycle it. I was going to include a before picture but I didn't really want to put pimp skull on my page. 

It was a fun project, good practice, and a little shameless self-promotion never hurt anyone...maybe...I think...hope. 

Avia called it my uniform hoodie for my company. The husband said it is very "me" which it is and I hope that is a good thing. I call it warm.

The Girl in the Lane Shop

This weekend (so far).

 Mmmmm Christmas cookies!

The first present was opened. It was not supposed to be. I planned to show you some of the handmade gifts I made this Christmas season I can't really do this until the recipients get them of course. Anyway, I made this headband for Avia and wrapped it yesterday. Later, she comes walking into the kitchen with it in hand saying, "Whose is this? Where did it come from?" 

"Where did you get it?" I respond. 

After very little investigation we discover Calvin with some wrapping paper and a blank expression on his face. In his defense, he chose the perfect present to open early. Avia will get lots of use out of it before Christmas. 

Meet the newest member of our family.  Her name is Snowflake. I voted for Whydidiagreetothis but somehow Snowflake won out. Calvin calls her Moe (mouse) even though it is definitely not a mouse but in fact a hamster. 

A very happy Avia. 

Note, Snowflake was not a Christmas present. She was a promised reward for good behavior, showing responsibility, and good grades last year. Avia saved up to help with the cage and supplies. She has been patiently awaiting this day for a long time. Welcome home Snowflake.