Monday, November 28, 2011

Candy Cane Lane


Candy canes are coming along. Baby Hank's insert is almost complete. It still needs some holly. I did reduce his quite a bit. The original plate as well as the pattern, call for a 3" insert of 8 rows. No newborn needs 3" of pleating on his chest.  I squeezed it much narrower and it looks like it will be much more in proportion for a little guy. I'm not real happy with the borders on the insert. I haven't decided if it bothers me enough to re-do. I did space the canes farther apart on the bishop. I think they will be cute. Have to hurry, Breakfast with Santa is soon!

I hope your Thanksgiving holiday was wonderful. Around here all of the leftovers have been eaten, the last pie plate put away, children have returned from whence they came and the season of Advent is upon us. As I sat smocking last night in a quiet house I stumbled upon Andrea Bocelli's Christmas special on PBS. It is from a couple of years ago. Just delightful and peaceful as I stitched along. Below is one of my favorites from the show.



What are you stitching in preparation for Christmas? I hope you take a quiet moment for yourself in this busy season.

7 comments:

  1. I love the candy canes! What pattern are you using for the baby?

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  2. I love your candy canes! I look forward to seeing your little grand babies in the outfits!

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  3. What a wonderful design, Martha! I caught the special last night also. He has such a gift of a voice.

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  4. The canes are so sweet! I think the borders look fine from here. I agree on your view of 3" being too much for a baby.
    Beckie in Brentwood, TN

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  5. Love the candy canes!! I do not get to do Christmas outfits... but I am busily working on a bishop and doing the watercolor dreams by Wendy Ragan. Like you, I have always wanted to do this design and with this premie I wanted a very special gown to send to the Mom.

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  6. Just love these happy lil' candy canes! So fun!

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  7. Looking forward to seeing the outfits on those sweet babies!

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