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\"ScannedImage\"<\/a>This time of year lends people to think of possible handmade\/homemade gifts, and can lend crafts to unrealistic timelines.<\/p>\n

I have been there many times, thinking I will make everyone on my gift list their own (blank); afghan, scarf, hat, mittens, pillows, etc. you can probably insert just about any item in the blank\u2026and please note I stated \u201cthinking\u201d. Over many years I have had these thoughts, but only on a few occasions have I even came close to meeting my target.<\/p>\n

One of the problems with attempting to complete any stitch work this time of year is all the distractions. It seems like the month of November just evaporates with the coming of cooler weather at my home (and the hope of rain), while as soon as Thanksgiving Day, and meals with family have commenced I blink and it is Valentine\u2019s Day. This seems to happen every year, I never know where December goes.\"IMG_6186.1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I do recognize that both of my kids celebrate their birthdays, as well as my own, not to mention 4 other extended family members in the four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. This can add an extra level of craziness with parties and get-togethers in addition to holiday traditions and events. No wonder I can only get a couple stitches in at a time.<\/p>\n

I will admit that at more informal gatherings, I have been crocheting while visiting with friends, finishing up projects or at least making some head way on them. I have a portable project with me at all times, even when I have two minutes waiting for the kids to get out of school I am working a couple of more stitches, maybe I can finish that next row.<\/p>\n

So with multiple stitches on the hook, and many distractions, I am really no longer sure where my time is evaporating to, but hopefully I will make it to the New Year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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