my coat and went for a short walk to soak up some rays. We
had a little storm that brushed through in the wee morning hours
and cleaned out all the fog and gunk. We have had a few
light showers this evening, so I'm hoping we can have a day
or two of nice weather.
Do you have favorite ornaments that you just can't bear
to part with? I do and grow more attached to them with
each passing year. About 40 years ago I made some
adorable felt ornaments that I purchased as a kit from
Herschner's. My daughter now has them (requested as
part of her inheritance). It was hard to part with them
but I am so happy when I see her children enjoying
them and hanging them on their tree. They really are
treasures and I need to get a picture of them.
One year I crocheted snow flakes of all designs. This
was quite a stretch for me to make something so
intricate. I starched them and added white
sequins to reflect the tree lights. (I can tell they are
old as you can't buy starch anymore.) Because they are
on the delicate side, they go on the tree in the living
room where all my nativities are.
About 20 or more years ago I made little angels based
on a doll I created and named after my daughter.
Also made little quilted ornaments...no paper piecing and
each little piece was cut and then sewn together. These
have to be among my most favorite ornaments. They are
truly cherished. They range in sizes from 3 to 4.5 inches.
A couple of years ago while going through some things
found a box of miniature picture frames. Using a special font
on my computer I wrote words such as "peace", "hope", "joy",
"believe",etc. and stitched them using red embroidery thread
on white linen. Spray painted the frames white and framed
the stitcheries to hang on my tree. This year they will stay boxed
while I enjoy a little nostalgia.
What are some of your treasured ornaments? Do you
make your own ornaments?
I hope you find joy in this beautiful season.
Nola
Hi Nola!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what happened, but I missed the last few posts you had!! I love surprises too - the cards were beautiful, isn't it wonderful to know and love such talented folks!? What a nice treat!
The sun has made very few appearances here too! Today, it was snowy, then rainy, all day long. Tonight, the roads are very slick and the ones that aren't slick are mushy and slushy!
I love your ornaments - so beautiful, because you are so talented! I have some really special ornaments that I love, some I made, others were given to me. Some were ornaments that were my mothers. I found them in a box that she was going to throw away - I of course retrieved them and was shocked to think that she thought they were junk... :0) They were some of my favorites growing up!
I have a little box of old tinsel and some real icicles, not the plastic fly away kind they make today. I don't put them on my tree, but I love them. I also crocheted snowflakes for my tree one year, I think I still have a few. This year, I crocheted stars, for a country look, they turned out kind of cute!
Stay warm and let the sun shine in!
Hugs,
Barb
Those are just delightful ornaments.... I really would like to make some special ones but I only managed to start some this year!! But I have been given some lovely ones.... you know I haven't even taken my decorations out of the cupboard yet......
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I love your ornament,they are very nice. This year I made a sock, some stars and hearts and a fabric wreath.
ReplyDeleteWarm wishes