Christmas Themed Mouth Mask

Merry Christmas to All !!!!

This Christmas themed Mouth Mask is a Christmas gift to my daughter who surely will love it. It is also special to me in a way that it marks the new beginning of my blogging journey.

I  made two 25 patch quilt blocks , used a mask template to cut the shapes and after some sewing..... 

Tadaaah....... a lovely Christmas Themed Mouth Mask

Have a beautiful day!

2019' Christmas in Abu Dhabi

A short vacation with kids this Christmas in Abu Dhabi.
Travelling with kids would never be easy especially If they are too exploring in nature.

At Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.

After 3 longs years I am back in Abu Dhabi. The best season of the year, here it is a pleasant climate with moderately cold nights. Having lived in Abu Dhabi for around 13 years before and much aware of the climate here, the Summer or barbecue season as some call it is dreadful.

The dawn of 23rd December ,

The sun sets in all its glory

One of the villas in Abu Dhabi, life goes on as usual

Deserted Streets

People are yet to get back from work

Kids playing in the backyard.

The Sun has almost set....

A view from one of the malls' walkway on a weekday  when the malls are least crowded

Cushion Cover Embroidery Part 1 : Candle and Holly

A project that was supposed to be completed by Christmas is just beginning. Better late than never.
So, here's the first design done all in chain Stitch.

I just outlined the candle and Holly leaves instead of filling it, as I felt filling those would make the design look too bulky, and also, the highlights of cherries and the flame would be lost.
What do you say?

10 Origami/Paper Stars for Christmas

Come Christmas joy, I will be full of Christmas spirit.....
 
We asked for a story of lands afar,
And he told us a story of the Christmas star.
How it came and shone where the baby lay,
Who gave us the beautiful Christmas day.

- Anonymous

Here are Ten paper Christmas stars that your kids would love to make this Christmas. These would make wonderful Christmas decorations as single stars hung from the ceiling, as tree toppers or even as tree ornaments
                                             

1.Moravian Star

2. One Cut Star

 
3.  3-D Lacy Star

 
4. Paper Bag star

    
    Paper Bag Star Version 2

5. Polish Paper Star

 
6. Christmas Star

 
7. Tiny Origami Lucky Stars

8.3-d Origami Star

9. Star of David

 
10. Star Within a Star

Happy Crafting!!!!

Crochet Hexagon Motif : Christmas Colors

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Stitches Used

Sl stitch - Slip Stitch

Ch – chain

dc - double crochet

3dc tog – 3 double crochet together

(Work one double crochet but pull through only 2 loops- 2 stitches on the hook,

Work another double crochet, pull through only 2 loops- 3 stitches on the hook,

Work another double crochet, pull through only 2 loops- 4 stitches on the hook,

Pull through all 4 loops)

4dc tog – 4 double crochet together

(Work one double crochet but pull through only 2 loops- 2 stitches on the hook,

Work another double crochet, pull through only 2 loops- 3 stitches on the hook,

Work another double crochet, pull through only 2 loops- 4 stitches on the hook,

Work another double crochet, pull through only 2 loops- 5 stitches on the hook,

Pull through all 5 loops)

 

Pattern

Ch 5, Join to the 1st chain.

Row 1

Ch 4 ( counted as dc)
dc in the ring, * Ch 1, dc in the ring ( 10 times), Ch 1
Join to the 3rd Ch of the beginning Ch 4. [ 12 dc ]
Change color while joining- as shown,  if required.

Row 2

Sl st, Ch 3, 3 dc tog in the 1st Ch-1 space,
Ch 2, 4 dc tog ( 11 times), Ch 2 
join to the top of 3dc tog and change color. [12 dc groups]

Carry the tail end of the threads along with the stitches while crocheting the row as shown above to keep the threads secured.

  

Row 3

 Sl st, Ch 3, 3 dc tog in the 1st ch-2 space,

* Ch 1, ( 4dc tog, Ch 2,  4dc tog) in the next Ch-2 space, Ch 1, (4dc tog) in the next Ch-2 space,

Repeat from * across, Ch 1, Join to the top of 3dc tog. [ 18 dc groups]

Row 4

Sl st, Ch 3, 2dc in the 1st Ch-1 space, 

*(3dc, Ch 1, 3dc) in the next Ch 1 space, 3dc in the next 2 (Ch-1) spaces,

Repeat from * across,

(3dc, Ch 1, 3dc) in the next Ch 1 space, 3dc in the next  (Ch-1) space.

Join to the 3rd chain of beginning Ch-3.

Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

Merry Christmas To All My Lovely Readers

Christmas Stocking Using Felt

The Christmas stocking is made of felt with decorations added and a crochet flower used as an embellishment.

Find the template to make this stocking here

Steps to make this stocking can found here

The lovely crochet flower pattern is here


Happy Christmas  !!!!

Crochet Snowflake III

This is yet another beautiful snowflake .

You can get the free pattern to make this snowflake here.

Happy Crocheting !!!

Crochet Snowflake II

This is another snowflake. Isn't it awesome.
You can get the free pattern for this crochet snowflake here.

Happy Crocheting.

Crochet Snowflake I

Preparations for Christmas have begun ,and my first project after a long period of idleness is done.

I crocheted this snowflake as a part of Christmas CAL happening over here.

You can get the free pattern to make this snowflake HERE

Happy Crocheting