One Last Market

The Lincoln Square Holiday Market is drawing to a close. This Saturday from 8 to 1 is the final meeting of food, treat and craft vendors. I have enjoyed an excellent booth location just over Santa's right shoulder and facing the multi-story Christmas tree. I've been sewing like a little elf this week to offer good selection to shoppers. I have fabric calling to me for other projects, but it will have to wait for 2012.

Candy Cane Basket

Ebay is a fantastic source for special fabric; I have recently been treating myself to pieces of Marimekko fabric in shades of red, purple and green. I used a delightful pattern of red and green dot fabric to make holiday candy cane baskets. A little larger than a drinking glass, this basket would also work as a vase cover.
I sold a few of the baskets last week at the Lincoln Square Holiday Market, and I'll bring them again this Saturday to my booth next to the huge mall Christmas tree. Of course, any leftover baskets can be put to use on my own holiday table.