Thursday's thoughts...

We are experiencing multiple days of temps near 50 degrees in DECEMBER!  The number of consecutive days is nearing an all-time record. 

So, I'm thinking...
   I'm so glad I haven't been hauling wood in cold winds and blowing snow.
   I can't believe I've hung up the heavy-duty winter coat.
   I must water the trees today.
   I will sweep out the garage; it should have been done months ago.
   Start making cookies...tomorrow? 
    I received my first Christmas card in the mail. Yea!  I will start addressing mine tomorrow.
   I love playing Christmas music on the piano, listening to it on CD's, and going to the local
           Christmas concerts (the first one was last night).
 'Tis the season... though it seems odd without the cold snow...
  
   

My Santas

It took the task of teaching a class for me to make a couple new needle-felted Santas. 

Felted Santa Class

We agreed his little guy looked more like a wizard.

Here are a few pictures from the needle-felted Santa class I taught last Thursday.  It took us a good 3 hours to complete the figure, but the gals really did a nice job.  They had several choices of colors to choose from, and of course, the faces on each one turns out a bit different. It's a fun process.

W.I.P.

This shawl is still a W.I.P.; let me assure you, I'm getting very anxious to finish it. I decided to add two more sections in addition to what the pattern called for.  After this section of garter stitch, I only have one more section of lace and I'M BINDING OFF!

A little Holiday shopping...

I like supporting Small Business Saturday, so I was out and about to shop locally.  I found a few treasures just perfect for going under the Christmas tree.  I got a kick out of some of the naughty and nice gifts that make me chuckle. Couldn't resist this kitchen towel.

Winter Sunset

Finishing a project...

This is a line from Robert Frost's "Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening."

The needle-felted, winter poetry wall hanging is nearing the finish mark.  I think I can put the needle down  As I was felting the bottom lines of lettering, Nancy S. asked if I was going to embellish the snowflakes with beads.  I said, "No," without really thinking.  Once she planted that thought, though, I couldn't shake it.  I immediately started "re-thinking" that decision.  "Well, it probably would add a nice touch of glitter if I did."  Hmmm....

So, at that point I wasn't as close to the finish mark as I had hoped.  Last night I decided it was time to finish felting three words...and then tackle sewing on the beads.  They are silver, and just add a touch of sparkle, thanks to Nancy.  I'm pleased.

My neighbor has an idea for a way to frame it...and he's the one who will make it.  That will be fun.  It may be a while before the project is completely finished... but it's getting closer.