Kithen Towel Toppers

Every year I like to use one of my hobbies to make up some gifts for my co-workers, just to spread some Christmas cheer. This year I settled on kitchen towels with crocheted toppers for the ladies and home baked cookies for the men (men are too easy). I knew the theme in a few of the ladies' kitchens so I knew what type of towel to use, the rest I just sort of felt out. Each got a set of two coordinating towels. I searched through several patterns before I found one that I liked.

Braided Scarf

My sweet, sweet, sweet Mommy has made me a few scarves in my life time, and each time I wear one of them, I always think of her when I put them on. And then again through out the day when I get tons of compliments on them. I always brag how my mother made them for me and I wear them with pride and love. One particular scarf was a favorite of my managers and she had make a comment that she would like to order a replica of it from me...instead I whipped one up and gave it to her as a Christmas present. So now when I see her wear it, I'll think of Mommy again! :) Sorry it's not the best of pictures (I was lacking a model).

New Beginnings Scarf

Made this scarf for my Nana as a Christmas present. I have decided if I'm going to make a matching hat or not. Stay tuned to find out :)

Snowmen Birthdays

Perhaps I should say snowwomen since these cakes were made for two lady co-workers who's birthdays were in December. Each scarf has the birthday girl's first initial although you may not be able to see it. "S" for Stacey and "L" for Lyndsi. The scarves are made from fondant and the noses are candy corn, the rest is buttercream frosting. This is my first all over star tipped cake - the hand definitely get tired. lol