I managed to get some of DH's woodworking stuff photographed and up for sale. I haven't posted it on Ebay yet, I'll see if I get any interest elsewhere first.
The decorations are down from the loft , all I need now is the tree. Wednesday should see that happening. That gives me time to try and make space for the tree. I know where it went last year, I just can't quite see how.
While I was in the loft retrieving the boxes of decorations, I managed to bring down a few other bits and pieces to dispose of. A couple of things might sell, but others bits - like the VHS tapes - can't even be given away.
This created a few tiny pockets of space, and I moved stuff around a bit to create a single space big enough for the sewing machine's enormous box.
I've resorted to a "to-do" list.
I'm aiming to make mincemeat and puddini bonbons on Friday, and I might make the Christmas red cabbage then too. And possibly the gingerbread stuffing. Maybe.
I haven't done anything about cards yet. I fear I may run out of time. I don't really want to buy cards, but I've given up on the idea of making them with embroidery designs on this year. I started to stitch out one of each of the designs I bought, all on one sheet of fabric. The idea was I'd be able to see exactly what they come out like, and I could then choose the right ones for the right people. I haven't even managed to stitch out one of each yet....I've spent ages doing them, they just take time.
I haven't even had time to try out the new magic stabiliser. Never mind, maybe I'll just get ahead on next year's cards.
For the first time, I am regretting selling my lovely MC4900 sewing machine. The new one is much MUCH more advanced, but if I'd kept the 4900, I could have been sewing cards on that while the new one did the embroidery. Mind you, if I'd kept it, I'd be tearing my hair out with the lack of space.
