Guest post by Ruby Wilson

'Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveller back to his own fireside and quiet home!' As Charles Dickens puts it, Christmas is a magical time. Here at Selvedge we believe so too, and would hate for any of our readers to miss out on the perfect gift arriving in time for the special day. Our final Christmas shipping dates are listed below, as well as some wonderful presents to fill your loved ones stockings.

If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas our Orinta Kazeniene traditional mittens are perfect for playing in the snow. Mittens have a profound significance in traditional Latvian culture and for many centuries, mittens were the most common gift and featured in social rites such as marriage. Most of the patterns featured on these mittens have been derived from the Latvian tradition of deities and gods, making for a wonderful, traditional gift.

In our range of Christmas treats we also have some beautiful toys by Les Toiles Blanches. Our stuffed rabbits and teddy bears are gifts that will be treasured by children forever. Each Les Toiles Blanches toy is hand made vintage fabrics, sourced by designer Marie-Pierre Guiard throughout France. The sentimental value a cuddly toy can bestow makes it a gift that will last a lifetime.

And of course, we have a selection of hats and scarves to help battle the winter weather.  Cecilie Telle is a Norwegian designer who creates her products using 100% British lambs wool. Each one of Cecilie's hats is knitted, felted and crafted at her studio in London. She strives to create handmade functional objects that reflect the presence of its maker. Our Khadi & Co scarves are also bound to keep in the warmth, as they are also made from 100% wool.

So, be sure to order your Christmas goods before our final shipping dates to make sure everyone gets a gift under the tree this year...