Two quick reversible drawstring bags. These bags are a great way to use up scraps. I really liked the easy to follow instructions.

http://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html

I haven't used this pattern in a few years. Katherine had more than a dozen of these vintage bubble rompers. Here is the first of the new batch. I love how it turned out, and I used a new "Mama Made" tag. I underestimated how many garments I sew, I'm nearly out of tags already.

I've been working on this quilt for ages. Really, years. It finally came together just in time for Christmas! I am really pleased with it. I had better plans for the actual quilting part, but time was short. I did leave a bit of room for some added embellishment.

I have tried this pattern 3 times. This, the fourth try, finally seems good. I'd love to get a better picture of her, but really I'm glad I finally won. 

She is made of wool felt from:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetemmajean

Pattern from this book, but available here:

http://www.melaniefalickbooks.com/news/2010/8/20/a-sweet-mermaiden-pattern-giveaway-from-wee-wonderfuls-book.html

I decided to paint her face on instead of embroider. This was a good idea that I think I'll use on my next project that was holding me up in a hand embroidery way.

BHG.com had a great idea for a felt banner. We hung this across an entry between our kitchen and dining room. I loved having one there for Thanksgiving, now Christmas. I can't seem to think of a new theme for January. 

Kwik Sew 3776, I love this sweet girly print. 

Montessori counting rods. I made these fairly quickly. A couple of square dowels, handsaw, paint, sandpaper. They are really helpful when teaching number concepts to small people in our house.