There Were Ten in the Yurt

At last, a really fine day amongst the otherwise grey and miserable weather. We even saw the very welcome sun.

The large yurt was cosy and set up with a huge table. The smell of the Nordic pine was very seasonal. We managed to get some lovely pieces from Harborough Nursery where they are still selling Christmas trees. The pieces were so large they had to be cut in half to fit in the car.

Here they are in the polytunnel.

 

On the Monday, I cut and made six more wreaths as I was a bit worried we wouldn`t have enough. They look so lovely when they are new and I even wove in some red dogwood.

 

This year we had ten people. It was a squeeze but we managed. The greenery went onto the table en masse and what a choice .... Nordic pine, cypress lleylandi, holly, eucalyptus, a fine-leaved bay, a variegated holly and more I could not name. Anyway there was plenty to choose from.

Everyone got stuck into their bases only needing a few reminders.

 

There was Xmas music, teas and coffees, chocs, much encouragement for newbies and generally a lovely atmosphere.

 

Once the bases were completed, the greenery was replaced by boxes of decorations; pine cones, baubles, ribbons, golden acorns, cinnamon sticks, orange slices etc.  There was just so much to choose from. 

The lovely wreaths began to take on a very individual look.

Here is Jane with hers .....

.......and Sally with hers.

Jan and Julie brought delicious soup which was heated up on the camp kitchen stove and eaten on the decking.

 

Then Abbie came with Anne`s grandchildren including new baby Lilia. More wreaths were created after lunch.

Aunty Hollie with Poppy and Lilia.

Alfie and Poppy.

More work on titivating the wreaths.

More teas with lovely mince pies (thanks Paula), chocs and finally the big showtime at the end for photos.

 

And by the evening some wreaths had been hung on doors.

 

Thank you Anne for hosting another great wreath making day. It was a lot of fun and even more people surprised themselves with their creative ability.

Well done all.

 

With hindsight this blog entry should have been two. Sorry its a bit long.