When the snow is falling, the whole world seems quiet, calm, peaceful and pretty.
It's the quietness that I really love.
It's beautiful. It's restful. It's cozy.
It's a welcome respite from the otherwise busy, confusing, hectic life that is mine.
At least for a time.
Before all the aggravation/havoc trouble that snow creates, there is the calm.
That's what I enjoy and I hope that you're able to enjoy it, too.
That and a cuppa hot chocolate with Bailey's. Yummm!!!
That and a cuppa hot chocolate with Bailey's. Yummm!!!
The reality of the trouble snow causes is a whole other litany that I'll save for another day.
For now... beauty, calm, a fire, hot cocoa and Van Morrison on the playlist.
Ahhhh, yes....
Before we got too far past Christmas I just had to show you this fabulous punchneedle Santa that BFF Sheila made for me:
Isn't it wonderful? I'm sure you'll recognize it as a Brenda Gervais design from With Thy Needle & Thread. You can visit Branda's blog by clicking on her name and a link to her shop is in the sidebar. The funny story about this is that Sheila called me one day and said "May I come over and borrow your sewing machine?" Then she told me she was coming over to work on my Christmas present! Luckily for her I was getting my hair cut that morning so I couldn't spy on her. Sheila says she's not a crafter but I'd say she is! Isn't he wonderful? I couldn't be more tickled to add such a darling Santa to my collection. I haven't been able to put him away just yet. He's keeping me company in my craft room.
My other little finish I showed you previously but I decided to finish it as a little sewing box (at least temporarily). I added a postcard from 1903 (postmarked) to the bottom of the box and then made a little scissor fob to go inside. Elizabeth Talledo is going to make some other smalls to go with this design so I thought a box might be a cute place to keep them all (visit her blog by clicking on her name). The fob I found at Hobby Lobby and it sort of reminded me of a hornbook. I used the initials in the pattern to make it and am pleased with how it turned out.
You may find the pattern in the Just CrossStitch Jan/Feb 2014 issue. There is going to be a year long series of hornbooks so better get on board!
This is my start on Snooty Parrots. I am almost done with the January "assignment" and then I'll put it away until February. I would love to keep on working but I also want to continue to stay with the group so I'll stop for now! Please check us out on Facebook if you'd like to join in the fun! Sampler World, Snooty Parrots SAL, 2014.
Isn't that needlebook sweet? My friend Christina made it for me! It's stitched over one and I am so enjoying using it while I stitch this fabulous sampler.
I am truly blessed with wonderful friends!
We are getting snow today. It has been falling all day. Nothing terribly heavy yet but we'll see what transpires the rest of the day/night.
The snow is fun for Gracie.
Not so fun for Rob.
Thank you for all your comments on my last post!
I appreciate them and they are the reason blogging is worthwhile.
Be well, be happy and thanks for stopping by my cold corner of the world!
Love & Peace,
Terri
