Cotton Time magazine
The Christmas* edition.
Sweet trees
Cosy coasters
In the book there are lots of these little bags hung on a christmas tree. Ummm - yeah right -because we're all going to have lots of spare time to do that - yes ?. I strongly suspect I'll be decorating my tree with my usual christmas tat (dicionary definition - tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar).
I like this lovely advent calendar, and speaking of lovely advent calendars - have you see Jenny's gorgeous tutorial here ?
The family Santa.
A tree with balls on.
And very cutie booties.
I got my copy here.
* Sorry to mention the christmas word, it's devilishly early I know, but I had nothing else to post about . Well, not unless you wanted to hear about how long it took to get through my pile of ironing today ?
No ?
I thought not.
Because I'm even beginning to bore myself now.
: )
thats really cool, wish i could buy a copy
Posted by: Savannah | November 07, 2007 at 08:51 PM
You beat me to it. Just thinking I should post some pictures from some Norwegian Christmas crafting magazines... I haven't yet though because I have wondered: is that allowed - or is it against the law? Is it ok if you credit it? In any case I have been reading your blog for ages and love the adorable, happy things you make!
Posted by: Ravenhill | November 07, 2007 at 09:02 PM
Thank you for the pictures. I must make the coasters. And I am kind of curious as to how long it took you to finish your ironing (coming from a woman who NEVER irons).
Posted by: La C. | November 07, 2007 at 09:15 PM
Great inspiration, I am ashamed to say I had already started to think about 'C crafting, so I am going to have to get hold of a copy.
Posted by: Hay | November 07, 2007 at 09:19 PM
Gorgeous magazine - but I don't think you should be showing me it! (Cue very grumpy husband when I spend even more money on crafty books!)
Anyway, that's not Mrs Santa in the photo. It's Mrs Pepperpot - definitely!
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | November 07, 2007 at 09:38 PM
that advent calendar is rather nice isn't it, and, yes i saw the one on allsorts too. did you see her previous post about the little shop she'd found?, kind of wishing i hadn't seen it, it's about 20 minutes drive from where i live and is sooooo expensive, but absolutley lovely.
i've started making christmas presents already, don't want a repeat of last year, up till all hours on bl***y christmas eve, bl***y sewing!!
Posted by: lucykate crafts | November 07, 2007 at 09:58 PM
I like those (felt?) motifs dangling from the branch in front of the window.
And my Festive Season juices are already flowing!
Posted by: Ali | November 07, 2007 at 10:01 PM
I must have one! Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: natacha | November 07, 2007 at 10:08 PM
I LOVE the cozy coasters! Thank you for sharing the pictures!
Posted by: Anne Marie | November 07, 2007 at 10:10 PM
Oh oh oh... I love the little Christmas trees!
Posted by: Isabelle | November 07, 2007 at 10:17 PM
Wow, those coasters are just adorable!
Posted by: Nyx | November 07, 2007 at 10:18 PM
I've been on the look out for Christmassy inspiration, these are all really gorgeous. I love Jenny's advent garland but this one looks equally simple and cute.
Posted by: lina | November 07, 2007 at 10:22 PM
My copy is in the mail - can't wait to see it in person!
Posted by: Jenn : ) | November 07, 2007 at 11:56 PM
Brilliant book. I just got back from Japan and went nuts buying mags and books - worth every Yen.
Posted by: Fran | November 08, 2007 at 01:47 AM
Lovely book!
Kind regards,
Sonnja, from the Netherlands
Posted by: Sonnja | November 08, 2007 at 05:19 AM
Please, we are all jumping on the Xmas bandwagon earlier and earlier, I'm worse than anyone I know. I think it's because we are all so busy. I just bought 'The Crafters Companion' and I love your section. You make the cutest stuff.
Posted by: Jude | November 08, 2007 at 09:31 AM
Ooooh - beautiful book! Another thing to add to my wish list. I just love Japanese craft books and Christmas, so that issue of Cotton Time looks like a really winning combination to me :)
Posted by: Helen | November 08, 2007 at 10:02 AM
I don't think you're boring at all and I do appreciate your post about the Christmas issue of this magazine. Thank you so much for sharing all this and I'm going to go over and order the magazine.
Posted by: June | November 08, 2007 at 02:40 PM
lovely! especially all those shades of light brown & the advent calendar !!!
Posted by: saganaga | November 08, 2007 at 04:04 PM
Mmm, lovely pictures, but I'm desperate to know ..... how long did that pile of ironing take??!
Posted by: Monkee Maker | November 08, 2007 at 07:59 PM
Lovely pictures of Christmas goodies! Now if you want to talk ironing I'm your woman - I could winge about it for simply hours xxx
Posted by: Lesley | November 08, 2007 at 09:59 PM
I've been missing your inspiration. I check your blog everyday. You are not boring. I love your tutorials. I hope things are going well for you. Thanks for sharing the book, lots of inspiration there.
Posted by: Marcia | November 09, 2007 at 01:30 PM
So cute just discovering your blog and loving it !
I'll be back !!! LoL
Posted by: abigoudi | November 09, 2007 at 03:18 PM
:)
hee- i am thinking about that devilish word already too and these are such inspiring little projects!
thanks for posting them!
Posted by: tania | November 09, 2007 at 09:23 PM
Love the coasters and little tree.
Posted by: Melanie | November 10, 2007 at 02:12 PM