Winter Bird

 

I picked up my framed bird this morning from my local framing shop.  I hung him in my kitchen above my sink.  I also noticed, as soon as I was about to pay for it, that I had messed up on the tail feathers.  Looks like I forgot to skip a line.  *sigh*  It was only after I started doing cross stitching that I realized I could not count!  I must have missed that day at school!!  Oh well, I love my quirky little bird.  He will be fine for the winter months and he still makes me smile when I look at him.  

Lady Bug Kitchen Timer

When I got home today, my swap had arrived from Linda.  You know, good things comes in small boxes and this was a beautiful box!!  I wonder how she knew I have a weakness for pretty boxes?!!

This is what I saw when I opened the box.  Cute wrapping paper - right?  I need to find a way to reuse it!

 

When I opened it, I saw the cutest little kitchen timer ever!   I love ladybugs.  I believe they are considered good luck in China.  

 Thank you Linda!  I love her!!

Ornament #7 - Silent Night

Design:  Silent Night

Designer:  Heidi at All My Scattering Moments

Another ornament finished!  This one is Silent Night by Heidi.  I hope it is OK with Heidi that I changed the colors of Silent Night and added a cross to the little church.  This little church reminds me of some many of the little country churches around here.  I just love this ornament.  My goal is to make at least 12 ornaments this year, this is number seven so I am well on my way.  Let me know what you think of the ornaments!  I always enjoy reading your comments.  Thanks for looking!!

Ornament #6 - Goodwill to Men

 

Design:  Goodwill to Men

Designer:  Heidi at All My Scattering Moments

I finished another great freebie from Heidi at her old site Needle Necessities, Click here for this pattern.  Heidi's pattern called for a red bead but I used french knots instead.  I have really enjoyed stitching these ornaments.  When I start back to work tomorrow, I won't have as much time which makes me sad.  But, I am thankful for the time I did have this past week.  It was great!!

Ornament #5 - Warm Hands & Heart

 

Another design from Heidi.  You can find this sweet chart here.   I may just leave this one out until winter is over.  I found this material in my mother's stash which makes it very dear to me.  Thank you Heidi for this sweet design. 

I have more of Heidi's design to finish.  I have them stitched and just need to decide how to finish.  I hope you come back soon!

Ornament #4 - Peace on Earth

 

I stitched and finished another ornament from Heidi's free ornament designs.  This one is part of two offered in April 2009.  You can click here for the pattern. Thanks Heidi for the pattern!!

Ornament #3 - Candy Canes

 

Design - Candy Canes

Designer - Heidi

I decided to stitch this sweet little ornament this afternoon and I had one problem after another.  Ever had a day like that?  First, the candy canes should be red and white but the white did not show up on my cloth.  So, I had to improvise.  I like Heidi's original design much better but this will work.  Now I just noticed that I did not put the year on there.  *sigh*  My sewing machine didn't want to stitch and kept clogging up in the bobbin.  It was just one of those days!  So, please don't judge Heidi's creative endeavors by my poor stitching!  She is very talented and I can't wait to stitch all of her Christmas designs!