It is late this year for me, but I have not started my Christmas preparations yet. My brother lived overseas for many years, and that got me in the habit of getting Christmas stuff done early since I had to post the box with gifts for his family in November.
On Friday, I went to a local craft fair.I like picking up gifts at craft fairs and supporting local artisans. I found a few things to knock off the list, but more importantly, it got me in the holiday crafting mood.
As much as I want to deny that summer is over, the leaves are now all starting to change colors, and I need to step up the Christmas crafting. As if on cue, I saw this pattern and thought that it could make a good neighbor gift. (It would have a new candle in it if I were giving it as a gift.) I gave it a try, and, well, I am not in love with it. After I finished it, and set it to block, it did lead me down a Google rabbit hole of crochet patterns, so I may try a different version.
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I love your candle holder, I’ve been looking at these.
Thanks! I tried a new pattern today that I think I like better. It’s being blocked now so I’ll have to wait to see how it turns out.
It’s very pretty but more star fish than star!
Whoops should have written snowflake not star!
You are right! I think that is why I don’t love it. I was hoping for snowflake.
I love craft fair and buying from local artists. Most of my Christmas tree decorations are from craft fairs 🙂
I have a lot of ornaments form craft fairs too, and I pick small items up when we get to travel and turn them into ornaments as well. I like a tree with a lot of different things on it.
I like it! I also support the local artist and seeing if there is something special and unique for giving as gifts!
It is so nice to find that gift that you know is one of a kind. It’s also good for that person who has everything.