Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025

The year is almost over. WOW. That went so fast πŸ˜€

This year, I didn’t sew as much as I actually wanted to. I don’t think I’ve ever sewn as little as I have this year.

I was quite ill in the spring. And as is almost always the case, infections like this affect the lungs of asthmatics. It took months for me to get back to full health.

And then, half asleep, I fell down the stairs and broke two bones in my right hand. πŸ˜€ As a right-handed person, I couldn’t even use scissors or draw my plans for the next project.Β  But everything has healed now. ❀

I’m currently sewing a project that I can’t wait to finish. Just the planning and getting started took forever. I wanted it to be perfect.

It will take a few more hours in sewing class before it’s finished.

Today, however, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ❀ ❀ ❀

I have photographed the scene below so many times.
This nativity scene is set up every year at the Christmas market.
What makes it special is that the figures are life-size and carved from wood. So many other visitors have photographed the nativity scene just like me. πŸ˜€

Merry Christmas 2023

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The year is almost over and so much has happened.
I already wrote that “my” fabric store, where I had my sewing course, is closing.
We were really lucky that a man who wanted to buy some of the furniture and sewing machines for his wife found out that these sewing courses were available.
His wife is also a hobby sewer. He made a studio for her where she can sew in theΒ  Β  Β  evenings. During the day, he rents out the studio for sewing courses. Win-win decision πŸ˜€

The course takes place with our old teacher and the other hobby sewers have all been taken from the old store. I am really happy about this solution.

I didn’t manage many projects. I made a yellow rain jacket for a friend similar to the one I made for myself. That was very time-consuming.
I’m currently sewing a windbreaker but, as always with me, it’s taking longer than I’d hoped. Somehow I always think of things during the sewing project that I want to have differently or in addition. Hehe

I had sooooo many plans for sewing Christmas presents and what happens? My machine breaks down 😦 Unfortunately, there is no longer a dealer here in town who can repair my brand. The dealer in the next town said he had so many orders that I didn’t even need to bring my machine in this year. Crap!!!

In August I had corona for the 2nd time this year. But luckily it was only like a very mild cold.

All in all, it was finally a good year for me again.
When my sewing machine is repaired next year, I finally want to sew more for myself at home. Apart from the windbreaker, ALL the projects I made were for other people πŸ˜€

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ❀

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