I'm Thinking a Series This Time

I'm thinking that I might get really inspired here and stitch several of the ornaments from "A Prairie Christmas".  I'm taken with the squirrel, the partridge, the rabbit, the deer, the cat, and the Noah's Ark.  Hmm...that's six isn't it?  I think I'll begin with the cat and see how it goes.  The challenge this time of year is carving out some time, no matter how little, to stitch.

   

I do have my Christmas groove-thing back.  Proof:  I spent most of yesterday (a lovely clear, crisp, sunny day that begged me to be outside) inside decorating.  This is my small collection of hand carved Santas.  Before he retired, I used to ride the bus with a gentleman who is a true Renaissance Man - very gifted and extremely knowledgeable.  Amongst his many talents is carving wood figures.  He carved and his talented wife painted the finished products.  He used to have a sale once a year and I was lucky enough to be invited to attend.

These are a couple of Hallmark feather trees.  I guess I've collected several "Count Down" figures over the years as well.

These are snowmen by the designer Sue Dreamer.  I've had them for years - long enough one of the poor fellows has lost his nose!

And here's the last nativity in my collection.  This is a large one, the pieces are 8"-10" tall.  It's by Williraye.  I love all the animals - the chicken, the sheep, and the tiger striped kitty-cat.