Christmas outfits

I took on way too many projects too close to Christmas. Any day that I didn't get much done I became very stressed. Any day that I got a lot done was a day that I missed doing things with the kids. So I took a step back and decided that there were certain projects that I was not going to be able to complete.

I was able to get the Christmas outfits done though. Other years I have given Em's Christmas dress as a present on the 25th but this year Emma helped me choose the fabrics so I had them done in time for them to wear the clothes on the last Sunday before Christmas.

I made Emma askirt and a top. They turned out very beautiful I learned a new stitch (bullion stitch) for the embroidery on the front.



I don't make clothes for Daniel because there just aren't that many patterns that don't look dorky if homemade. But this year I found a pattern for a tie and thought - why not! I really didn't expect him to wear it because he doesn't see Tuan wear one and never has put one on before. But he actually wore it! And looked quite dashing if I do say so myself.

Don't you love how Emma has accessorized? lol






For Beth I crocheted a skirt with some red yarn and a ball of fun fur. I tried my hand at machine embroidering a tree and star on her shirt. Eh - not so much. But the skirt is adorable!


This is what she gets to put up with everyday! She is one patient girl.

They love her tons and I wouldn't have it any other way.