Sunday, October 30, 2011

Annual Ornament Feature

Getting a jump on Christmas and making ornaments for my grandkids. This is a tradition I began with my own children, and as they had children I continued with the grands. Oh there have been a few years where I didn't follow through, but that was before my grandson, 15 at the time, said that he loved to decorated the tree and find all his ornaments that I had made him through the years. When I discovered that it really meant something to him, a teenage boy no less, my heart was touched! Let's face it. we love to make things. It's in our blood or something. But if no one appreciates what we are doing it kind of takes the heart out of it. We all love a little recognition, right?

So here is this years simple little offering. The pattern was in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine December 2011 issue. It is a pattern by Sue Spargo that I adapted to my own needs. Hers is wonderful, but I needed something that was easier to mass produce because I needed so many. Years ago I made felt ornaments every year. In those days my mom would design the pattens and she always made them for everyone. Now I am working with wool, but I still had a nice big hunk of heavy white felt from "the old days" that worked well for the background. So I am happy to say that the ornies are done for this year!! Now I need to design and make four Christmas Stockings! Boy, these kids expect a lot!

On another note, someone telephoned me the other day to ask if I take credit cards for my pattern purchases. I do not. My website is set up to accept Paypal, which is so easy to use, and safe as well. If you haven't tried it, do so on something inexpensive, like one of my patterns, just to get the feel of it. If you are uncomfortable doing that and you don't want the hassle of mailing a check, you can always call this number: 757-523-2711. It is the local shop here in Virginia Beach (What's Your Stitch 'N Stuff) and they carry ALL my patterns. They also often have kits available for at least one or two of my patterns. It changes. Of course I also mentioned two shops in my previous post that have kits for Old Elegance, and naturally they have that pattern as well, plus other Patchalot Patterns
Seems like I am doing a lot of self promotion lately. Well I ask you, who else is gonna do it? LOL!

If you are living in snow country and got blasted yesterday, my condolences. We actually turned on the furnace for the first time last night. I hope this winter it is not going to be a repeat of last winter. Warm wishes to all!


 

6 comments:

pat said...

Cute little birdies! I love the idea of making ornaments (especially for those who APPRECIATE them) every year. Alas, I have no one like that. Maybe David, down the road. Sigh.

Angie said...

Well, now, just look at you getting a head start on 'tis the Season'...and I'm still trying to decide which fabric looks more like pumpkin fabric. LOL Sooooo, could you add one more ornament AND one more stocking to your list---for moi??? ;D Those ornaments are adorable and would make wonderful little gifties for friends. :)

Libby said...

And why shouldn't you self-promote . . . you've got a great product and people need to learn about it. Go for it!

Ruth said...

Those ornaments are darling! Maybe I'll do something like that for next year - I made ornaments for my grandkids in January. Glad I did that early! I'm now working on a Christmas stocking for the newest grandson. I do like the tradition of making them!

John'aLee said...

What a great tradition. They are so cute!

Janet said...

Your ornaments look wonderful!! I love to hear that your grandson was appreciating your gifts even as a 15 year old boy :0)