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Hello all,
Hope you had a lovely Christmas Day! I received a wooden yarn bowl from DS2 which is fab. No other crafting gifts which tbh I'm quite glad about as have a lot of stash that I need to work through.
Will be starting the 2026 thread shortly - need to think about a list of goals for 2026. I too enjoy this thread @Auti as it allows a little window into what others are making, plus the online friendship and encouragement is priceless.
Meant to ask you @nmm - how would I got about making a post box topper? We have a little postal box mounted on a post in the village which I'd like to decorate. Just wouldn't have a clue how to go about it! Thought you might be the best on here to advise, but happy to take any hints and tips from other crafters!!
Have a good Boxing Day all
Coxy xx
Cross-stitch WIP: Haberdashery Shop Fiver Friday challenge 2025 founding member 😊 Read 25 books in 2025 27/25 Currently reading Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh1 -
Thank you @ Cody - appreciate you giving your time to this
My child loved his reindeer I made him and it is now on his desk in his room - we had a lovely and chilled day yesterday and he was so happy it was lovely. Making good memories 
I wish everyone a calm and productive 2026 with the ability to solve problems and the understanding to accept life sometimes is pants but it can be made the best of. Take care1
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