Christmas is coming.....

As I type this post, I should be doing....
a.  sweeping the floor.....how does two dogs shed so much hair?
b. washing some dirty dishes.....how do two people use so many?
c. getting dressed....I admit, some days I never change to "day" clothes.
d. get off the internet....what a time suck..and I love it!!!

OK, enough..you want to see photos...

 This is a needlepoint piece that my mother made for me so many years ago, I am sorry to say I don't know the year.  The little pieces in the corners were lost somewhere along the way.  But I can't bear to throw it away.  Yes, those hot pink colors are actually that color.  But I love it anyway.  One of the few that she did.

 This is one of my favorite stockings.  No name has been given, but we all use it.  Since my children are all grown, we don't do the stocking thing.  I use it for decoration.  It was a model that I bought around 20 years ago.  I don't think I would ever finish a stocking.  It is even prettier in person.

 This is a darling little needlepoint door hanger that I purchased over ten years ago.  I wasn't doing any hand stitching at the time, and thought it was perfect.

These two pillows were needlepointed and purchased over twenty years ago.  I just love them and would never have finished them myself.  I have to admit I do better with smaller projects.  If I do large pieces, they have to be something I would keep up all year.  I will show you more hand made gifts tomorrow.  Thanks for stopping by, Kathy

These are a few of my favorite things

Years and years ago I fell in love with miniatures.  That included needlework.  After getting special magnifying glasses with my prescription, I actually could stitch on 40 count fabric.  I made a few, bought a few, and would like to share some of these with you.  I just wish I had stitched more...don't we all?
Here for your enjoyment.  Remember, comments are like chocolate to me..(grin)

 This snow man is so tiny it is hard to photograph.  It is about 1/2" square!

 One of my first done from a kit.  Not sure whose.  If you know, please tell me, ok?

 I did the larger two from kits, and the little ghost from a long lost chart.

I did these two quilts, and the others were purchased.  I love the stains on "In God We Trust"....and the crooked frame on the red sampler is priceless.

I'll have more on those tomorrow.  Enjoy, and have a great day!