Santa Baby

 I'm not getting much done craft wise because I am obsessed with my Santa puzzle. I've been putting it together every Christmas since the kids were little. I am so obsessed with it that I went on ebay last week and bought another just in case this one wears out. I have lost one piece over the years and that's one too many.

 I did get a few letters and a flower on the winter sampler.

 The paper pieced mini quilt is ready for applique. I am listening to Tim Curry read A Christmas Carol while I work. Sublime.

 This is as far as I have gotten with Mr Chill. It's a good thing he is staying out all winter.

Daddio's wonky Christmas top is in the process of being free motion quilted. I am just doing an equally wonky meander and so far so good.

 I even still have holiday soap to wrap. These are the ill fated bars from the batch that I had to hand stir. They actually turned out very nicely. I've used up a bar each of them and I can say I can't tell the difference now from the ones I stick blended. Just the colors suffered I think. They may not be pretty but at least I didn't waste all those lovely oils and butters.

And finally, today is Son #1's birthday. I can't believe this munchkin is 40!!! Where does the time go?