Christmas Spirit

As the song goes, "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" !I'll pass along seven ideas that always boost our Christmas Spirit!

1.  Homemade gifts are always welcome.  Each year we take the elves (grandchildren) to Santa's Workshop and make some simple gifts.  This year's project was making twig reindeer.

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2.

Go Caroling with some friends-dress vintage-don't worry about the monotones-it's the thought that counts!

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3. Cut a live tree!  Search the farm for the perfect one.

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Visit Christmas Displays-visit the mall -just to enjoy the decorations.

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5. Attend Christmas Concerts and tree lighting ceremonies

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6.  Attend Christmas Parties-enter an ugly sweater contest!

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7. Be a Secret Santa-buy someone's breakfast or give a gift certificate to a stranger or casual acquaintance-sign the card, SANTA !

Wishing you the Best Christmas ever and a Wonderful New Year!

What is a Fidget Quilt?

What is a fidget quilt?

A small quilt made with different textured cloths and often adorned

with buttons, zippers, or other objects to help

busy the nervous hands of an Alzheimer’s or

dementia patient.

     I decided to make one for a friend of mine as a Christmas Present.  The race car was donated by his grandson-the wheels turn making it good for nervous fingers. 

     I'm not much of a "sewer"  but making the quilt was a lot of fun.  I guess I love all machines and all things mechanical.
 

     There are two pockets-one with Velcro and the other with a working zipper  The bolt and nuts can move up and down the shaft but I flattened  the end so they can't come off.

The little tiger has Velcro on each paw enabling it to "leap" on and off the quilt!

The letters spelling H A L  were cut from Pa. License Plates.