Happy Room IAM Christmas Party

Lots of preparation went into our annual Christmas Party, the only time all nine of us get together. Pauline usually only comes when someone is missing, as the tables are really ideal for eight.

Tables covered and the Christmas Banner up.

Santa sitting guard over the £5 game prizes

The morning started with happy chatter and a little sewing and knitting. Presents and prizes were loaded onto the cleared worktops. Each member brings eight £2 gifts, a FQ [fat quarter of fabric] and a £5 gift.

Pack up lunches  and the desserts brought by Shirley were eaten, and very yummy they were too!

Show Time was as always popular, with everything from crochet blankets, bags etc. to photos of items already packed and sent off to Santa.

Penny showing her bag made on Stuart Hillard's workshop
Notice the piles of gifts behind her!

Angels made by Penny

Crochet baby blanket made by Shirley

We all fell in love with this stool and its crochet top and "feet"
Shirley bought it as a kit, designed by Dedri Uys

A little bird brought in my Ann

Jenny's three Santa's looking very smart

Dorn's Christmas card made with the finger prints
of her granddaughter and children

Two of my embroidery machine stockings

Bib from a set made by Pauline

Quilt to go with the bib and two bags [opps no photo] made by Pauline

Tree ornament by Pauline

Time for gift sharing, lots of oohs and aahs, this is the 17th year of the IAM group meeting and I cannot think of a single thing that has appeared twice. Searching for eight £2 gifts seems to be high on everyones list throughout the year.

The eight gifts I received were
Back scratcher, toast tongs, candles, dish and knitted bell,
picture frame set, scarf, scented sachet, finger puppet
The candle was won playing the bag and swap games.

We spent the afternoon playing games I had organised, find the item in the bag, Swap your prize every time the dice has a cross and Snowman beetle drive. Too much fun and laughter going on for me to remember to take photos.

I'd like to wish all my crafting friends 

a very Happy Christmas and Healthy New Year.