Celebrations

 It has been lovely to celebrate with some of my groups over the last few weeks. Last week we had delicious afternoon tea and gorgeous Secret Santa gifts at the Wednesday afternoon group. Here are the lovely gifts. Beth made us all a beautiful bag and pin keep and Paddy made the little robin decoration.

These are the other Secret Santa gifts.

I received 2 of these gorgeous birds made by the lovely Beth. So clever!

I stitched this picture for my Secret Santa. 

We then had a delightful lunch for my Bible study group. It was delicious and good fun.

We also enjoyed a warm evening at Carols in the park.

Decorations

 Christmas is certainly coming and the house has been ready for a few weeks. Here are some pictures of the many decorations. I do love seeing them each year and adding extras!!!

The newest decoration is this Advent stitchalong on Instagram by Beatrice of @embea_roi_dery. It is fun to stitch one little motif each day.

This and that

 It was lovely to have Ma visiting for a few days recently. We didn't get many photos but here is one of Ma and a few of the kids in the pool.

We also went to the Sleeping Beauty Childrens's ballet. The miss enoyed the afternoon.

At stitching last week, Jenny shared her gorgeous Christmas hangind she made recently.

Roni has also been busy and has completed these gorgous cross stitch decorations and started a lovely project with felt circles.

Jayne has also finished this cute little bag!

So lovely to see this embroidery finished. Adrienne has done a fabulous job.

I have also enjoyed a bit of relaxing cross stitch.

Decorations

 Thought I had best share a few pictures of the festive house. I am always relieved when the decorations are up! 

Thought I would share this lovely glass birdie gifted to me by clever Paddy!! 

Paddy has also been making this felt bird and one in glass too!

Roni inspired me to use up some scraps to make some scrappy stars. I just love it and perhaps will have time after Christmas.

I have been having great fun stitching these Adventrees which is a free pattern on Instagram by Beatrice from @em_bea_roidery.

More parties

 Wednesday was fun as usual this week, though extra special as the afternoon girls and the night girls had their Christmas parties. There were delicious treats in the afternoon and delightful Secret Santa gifts too. Diana crocheted these lovely hearts.

Paddy cross stitched this beautiful cushion.

Roni wowed us with this cute reindeer and tiny house.

We all loved Jayne's gorgeous elves!

Beth made this lovely little purse and I was lucky enough to receive it.

I made this pouch with hexagons and my liberty scraps.

It was just as special in the evening. We met for dinner as usual at the club and then exchanged our Secret Santa gifts. They were just lovely. Weren't we spoilt? The runner was made by Lyn, the teatowels by Deanna, the decoration by Jenny, the elf mat and coasters by Margaret, the angels by Anita and the pouch by Barbara.

I received all of these goodies from Judy and my gift is the one below.

It was all great fun!