Yes, I know it is summer, but it is also a great time to start some of those Christmas cross stitch projects you want to make as decorations or as gifts. Here are some Christmas cross stitch patterns I found today:

1. Candy Cane Cross Stitch Pattern over at Hobbyloco.com. It is a small pattern which you could use as a motif on a tree skirt or make as a tree decoration.
2. Christmas Tree Sampler over at Debidawn.com. This would make a lovely gift, especially for that someone who has everything.
3. Also at Debidawn.com there are three Christmas Mini patterns: Wreath, Candles and a Heart. These would be great for a tree skirt or tree decoration.
4. Also, do not forget about the Tiny Candy Cane pattern we wrote about earlier in this blog.

Happy Crafting!!

I meant to post this earlier, but got busy with other things, so I am going to post it now. I found a pattern for a Crocheted Candy Cane Afghan over at Free Vintage Crochet. I think this would make a nice gift for someone who "has everything". The pattern calls for CHADWICK'S RED HEART KNITTING WORSTED, 4 Ply, White and Pink and a Plastic Crochet Hook, No 5. You crochet 160 Motifs and then sew them together, so it would make a great carry along project. Happy Crocheting!!

Labels: afghans, crafts, Crocheting

So, Christmas is over and it is now a new year. Now, what do you do with all those left over Candy Canes. I found a list of 33 uses for those left over candy canes over at Candyblog, including a link to a recipe for Candy Cane Cheesecake, Candy Cane Brownies, Chocolate Mint Layer Cake and more!! These all look like great ideas, and I think I might even try making the Rice Krispies Treat.

Labels: recipe