Christmas Treats (with Stirling Bag Tutorial)

This time of year usually means Christmas trees and lots of Christmas treats for me.  In order to avoid adding more pounds, I think this year I'll just admire the treats that Pocket Full of Stitches has in their shop.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2010/12/eat-drink-be-merry.html

They have trees, too, and needlepoint trees aren't heavy, crooked, shedding needles and an endless temptation to the dogs and cat.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2010/12/whats-more-festive-than-tree.html

Robin King has a treat for us on the Needlepoint Study Hall blog--a tutorial on inserting a canvas in the Stirling bags!  Robin recently fixed up a canvas for Vicky DeAngelis recently and took photos of the steps.   Now I have an idea of how to do it when I insert a new canvas into the new Stirling bag that arrived here last November.  But more on that after Luna is finished and I have some time with Stars.
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2010/12/see-one-do-one-teach-one.html

Finally, I have a lovely Peace Angel from Nimble Needle.  I know she's supposed to be a holiday angel but this time of year, I always long for peace for all.
http://thenimbleneedle.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-angel.html

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