In addition to all the gift giving for family and friends, the Christmas season always brings occasions where a small gift is needed for teachers, the office party, club or other group gift exchange. I’ve finally come up with a few generic gifts, appropriate for just about anyone.
My stash includes a stack of linen guest towels, ready and waiting for holiday embellishment. I’ve just begun working on a few, two for specific gatherings and a few more to have on hand for a last minute need.
Usually, my time saving goal is to embroider the same design on all  towels. But there are so many gorgeous Christmas designs that I cannot help but sample from several collections. I’ve started out this year with a holly wreath from Sparkling Christmas by one of my favorite designers, Sue Box www.suebox.com. As expected, it stitched out perfectly with almost no jump stitches.
Bob will take this to his office party next week. I feel rather smug to have this done in advance. Now, I’d better get back to Alastair’s almost-done Christmas outfit.
