The latest

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.

: ) 

Comments

[Savannah]

thats really cool, wish i could buy a copy

[Ravenhill]

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!

[La C.]

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).

[Hay]

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.

[Lucy Locket-Pocket]

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

[lucykate crafts]

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!!

[Ali]

I like those (felt?) motifs dangling from the branch in front of the window.

And my Festive Season juices are already flowing!

[natacha]

I must have one! Thanks for sharing :)

[Anne Marie]

I LOVE the cozy coasters! Thank you for sharing the pictures!

[Isabelle]

Oh oh oh... I love the little Christmas trees!

[Nyx]

Wow, those coasters are just adorable!

[lina]

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.

[Jenn : )]

My copy is in the mail - can't wait to see it in person!

[Fran]

Brilliant book. I just got back from Japan and went nuts buying mags and books - worth every Yen.

[Sonnja]

Lovely book!
Kind regards,

Sonnja, from the Netherlands

[Jude]

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.

[Helen]

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 :)

[June]

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.

[saganaga]

lovely! especially all those shades of light brown & the advent calendar !!!

[Monkee Maker]

Mmm, lovely pictures, but I'm desperate to know ..... how long did that pile of ironing take??!

[Lesley]

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

[Marcia]

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.

[abigoudi]

So cute just discovering your blog and loving it !
I'll be back !!! LoL

[tania]

:)
hee- i am thinking about that devilish word already too and these are such inspiring little projects!
thanks for posting them!

[Melanie]

Love the coasters and little tree.

[Studio Christine]

would you believe....stores in Australia have had decorations since the end of SEPTEMBER!!

[carolyn]

Lots of inspiration here, maybe I should get a copy for myself then I could prop it up near the ironing board and browse as I iron!

[Dee Light]

Thanks for sharing!!! So many cute ideas. I love the advent calendar

[Danii]

oooooooooh the crafts they're so pretty!!!!
I really love reading your blog... not only do you always have something amazing to share with us but I love your sense of humour!
Just wondered how you found out about all these amazing japanese craft books and magazines....you've got me hooked

[Gina]

I've got to make that advent calendar. And I want to make one of those little thinging ma-bob hanging in the window, I can't remember what they're called??? Anyhow, so cute.

[ciyou]

I got my copy that day at a nearby japanese bookstore - Kinokuniya. This is my 1st book on Cotton Time and I love it. Good and great ideas. Seems like a like cotton time more then cotton friend now.

[Melz]

Hi Lynn!

What a lovely website!! I've just looked through some of the photos and your blogs - like the supermarket conversation with Billy :o)

Really inspiring - you make some brilliant things, hope to see you all soon.

Love Melz.xx

[Melz and Mum]

Mum loves the website too :o)

xxx

[angie]

There are always lovely things in cotton time. It's a pity not to have enough time to do them. I'm going to decorate my tree with my usual christmas tat too.I've fallen in love with the advent calendar.

[Stephanie Dosreis]

oh I love the window hangy thing! Christmas is my favorite holiday and I'm so glad we have the TIME to decorate properly..the last 2 years we have moved to new homes in Dec and the year before those my husband was overseas and I didn't even bother decorating!

[Alex Hughes]

Thanks so much for the link to Jenny's tutorial. It is just gorgeous and I am off to buy the felt tomorrow. I love your images from that gorgeous magazine ~ very inspirational. Thanks heaps for sharing.

Bye,
Alex

[fumi]

Hello from Japan!
I found your site while surfing on net.
I was very surprised to find this magaine in foreign site.
Actually, I used to draw some pictures for this magagine.(about 3years)
Your handmade things are so cute!
I'll come again. Thank you.
(Sorry for my terrible English!)

[Jen]

Hi,
Thank you for these lovely magazine but could you please give me the ISBN number ?
Thank you again.
Jen

[Valerie]

I LOVE it! Wonderful ideas, as always.

[Allison Rosen]

I am pretty late on the comment train - but these are so fabulous! I have a few Japanese craft books that I WISH I could understand!

[Resim]

Lovely book!