On the 12th Day of Christmas.....

On the 12th day of the Fabric-Etc 12 Days of Quick and Easy Gift Ideas, we thought we should give you an idea of how to wrap up these quick and easy projects! This is our "green" wrap - it's really an Asian concept loosely designed after the Japanese "Furoshiki" - in fact, Japan is encouraging their citizens to revive this method of carrying goods to reduce waste. A Furoshiki, as I understand it, is usually a silk scarf-type design that can be used as a wrapping, or as a carrier, much like our grocery totes. I have discovered that there are many ways to tie these for different "cargo"....one site showed carrying a bowling ball, with a disclaimer that they can be heavy and be careful of your toes! We have used some fun fabrics, including one of our silks, as ideas for you to use as wraps. I took the picture with a few of the ribbons we carry, plus an elastic cord in gold and silver, that you might find helpful during this season. I'm still working on the free handout, but hope it will be ready when you are!

Okay....it snowed today! I was right, it was a bit quiet this afternoon, after a busy morning. And I am so glad that I told Jan to stay in her comfy clothes, in her comfy house today! I spent most of the day getting the Block of the Month kits ready. Tomorrow might be a bit quiet as well, so I'll try and get some cleaning done, and play with my chickens too. (I already told Harriet that she shouldn't attempt her steep driveway in the morning.) Hopefully all of you can stay warm and safe tomorrow....you know where I'll be, in case you need anything!