Festive recovery

 I hope all of you have recovered from all the festivities and are tucking into 2026 with optimism for a better world.  Here at Chez Magpie, the chocolate has all been consumed (must happen before Jan 1st so we can go back on our diets) and life is slowly getting back to normal.  Creative things are happening as you can see from this...

I've been wanting to play with silouettes for awhile now and what better time is there than now.  The fabric I used for the sky and the snow in the foreground is some of my hand-dyed using the shaving cream process.  

When I went to bed New Year's eve, I happened to look out the window and this is what I saw 'drawn' in the snow in the parking lot...

- You might like to check out THIS pretty printable (and free!) planner.

- If your sewing room is in need of a makeover, perhaps following along with the prompts found HERE might be what you need.

- Some of you might like to make yourself one of THESE.

- If you're thinking about making a temperature quilt this year, have a peek through the ideas HERE.

Today's quote is from Paul Avellino..."Many of us became accidental activists.  Not out of rage, but out of heartbreak.  Because somewhere along the way we realized silence helps no one.  Not the earth, not our children, not each other"