Christmas Round up Part 2 {Christmas Sewing}

Usually each year I get all excited about sewing something for the littles...and then reality happens and the sewing doesn't.
I am starting earlier than normal and hopeing to actually get it done this year.  Wish me luck!

Here are a few ideas I've found:

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Source: sewingin-nomansland.blogspot.com via Leilani on Pinterest

Source: fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com via Leilani on Pinterest

I could really use a foolproof nightgown pattern!  If you have one PLEASE share :)

Christmas Round up Part 1 {Christmas Ornaments}

I have the goal of making an ornament for my kids each year.  That way when the leave home and start their own families they will have a bunch of ornaments from me to start with.

Here are the contenders for this year:

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What traditions do you do for the Holiday?

Pinterest Wednesday! {Yes I know I'm addicted!}

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Can you tell I'm in the Christmas mood?!

Italian Bread

Italian Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons crisco or tenderflake
1 1/4 cups warm water
2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions:

1 Mix together shortening, sugar, salt, yeast, and 1 cup flour. Add warm water and beat by hand until manageable, or 3 minutes with an electric mixer. Add remaining flour, scraping bowl often, and mix all together until smooth.
2 Cover with a clean cloth and let rise until doubled in volume.
3 Stir dough down gently, and spoon into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan (the batter should be sticky). Pat down with floured hands to help shape. Cover again, and let rise for about 30 minutes.
4 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5 Bake for about 45 minutes. Place on a cooling rack, and brush top with melted butter.