....It's been a frantic few months, a book of crochet patterns to finish, a wonderfully busy cookery school and a not so wonderfully poorly mum. I think the book is nearing completion and yesterday we received the truly warming news that mum's operation was a success and the cancer hasn't spread. So, now, with a little time for reflection, I can finally enjoy the week before Christmas and look forward to spending time with Pipi and Dante. The tree went up last weekend, I carefully unwrapped my decorations and there's one I thought would be good to share....
...all of us girls at the Corfe Castle Wednesday 'Wool Group' are completely in awe of Lena and her crochet talent. Each year we wait with huge anticipation for her selection of crocheted angels and bells, which she sells to raise money for charity. This is one from this year, the others that I have collected over the years are strung across my mantlepiece. They are so heavenly, and I always wonder at their construction. I think I will wait until next year though to try one myself - my mind is full of crochet patterns at the moment, I am looking forward to a little time off!
And, if Lena's talent wasn't enough, another of the girls at the group not only works wonders with yarn, she is also a talented ceramic artist. I treated myself to an early Christmas present....
Here is Rachel's white flower ring, sitting alongside my nana's ring. It was Connie, my Nan, who taught me to knit as a child and it is her memory which has been a huge comfort to me through this difficult time. She gave me this ring for my 18th birthday; it is garnet, my birth stone. If I need a bit of extra strength I will slip it on. And can I just say a huge 'thank you' to all friends and family who have been so supportive recently, I love you all very much, you know exactly who you are!
And so, I'm sitting listening to Michael Buble singing Christmas songs, snipping away at tissue paper pom-poms, sucking on mint humbugs and decorating the cookery school (Martha Stewart has a lot to answer for!).
All I need now is an open fire, Christmas wrapping paper, a pile of pressies and a large glass of prosecco! x
Ah, I wish you a restful, restorative Christmas, Sara! I've been out of the loop so didn't know about your mother, or your book. What a year! Glad to hear your mother's prognosis is now good - what a relief. Hope you enjoy a well-deserved rest over the festive season. Can't wait to see your book! When is it out?
Posted by: Scrapiana | December 19, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Hi Sara - sending massive hugs from both of us and wishing you a peaceful christmas with your family. So sorry, didn't know about Mum and can sympathise as I've been through that with my own mum and just recently with my brother's mother in-law - tough times but made easier when you care for and about eachother in the way that you do. We're off to London to stay with my eldest for a few days, so have been preparing all the food ahead while frantically keeping everything going at the shop, lost memory of my last day off! See you soon I hope and take care. Can't wait to see the book, I'm sure it will be wonderful - everything you do is done with such skill and good taste. Lots of love Liz xxx
Posted by: Liz Burt | December 19, 2011 at 01:45 PM
Hey Sara, Sorry to hear about your darling mum...I wish her a very speedy recovery.
Good Luck with your book it sounds amazing!
Enjoy every second of your Christmas, Me, Martin, Mum & Pip will clink a glass of prosecco for you all too, Much Love Emma xxx
Posted by: Emma {Vintage Magpie} | December 19, 2011 at 03:09 PM
Thank you girls for all your good wishes, hope you all have a wonderful Christmas too - I'll be raising a glass and thinking of you all! xxx
Posted by: Sara S | December 19, 2011 at 08:32 PM