Whale & Dolphin

Needlework

I bought a couple of kits for Emma and Taylor several years ago from Amazon. I was very disappointed in them; they were from Dimensions and listed as a beginner project. Taylor and I attempted the dolphin but it was way too difficult for a beginner. I made the dolphin for Taylor as a birthday card the year after we tried working on it together.

A few years ago Emma sent me the dolphin that she did – very well I might add! I thought maybe the whale would work for Taylor’s card this year but after it was done I decided it was a bit too immature for her so I hung it on the wall beside Emma’s. I didn’t care really where it went as long as I got it out of my to-do bin!

Christmas Cards – Batch 1

Cards, Needlework

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

I made a variety of Christmas cards this year so over the next couple of days I’ll post photos of them.

Primitive Trees

The November Guild demo was an evening of hand stitching one of these delightful trees. I loved the process and the pattern was immediately added to my card list. They were simple to do and I had improved my Blanket stitch by the time I was finished.

Juggling (from the Splendid Sampler series)

I’ve made this card a few times over the past years, but never for Christmas. I used Christmas fabric for the circles and I’m really pleased with how they turned out.

Are you ever really done?

Journal

Sunday, December 24, 2023

I think we’ve been to the grocery store at least three times thinking it was our last trip. Pat was there again this morning for cranberry sauce for the turkey and chutney for the tourtiere! By this afternoon it won’t matter what we’ve forgotten it will be too late.

I really enjoyed our concert last night. We dressed warmly as we expected to be standing outside for a bit before the doors opened. We were the second couple there and were able to wait inside the door. As soon as we got seated we started shedding layers. Both Pat and I saw people from various groups we are involved in.

The performers sang some old favourites but in new arrangements. Can you imagine O Holy Night or Silent Night with a swinging feel? Both came off quite lovely. Every year they seem to come up with Christmas songs that I’ve never heard. I was sorry Silent Night wasn’t the final number; singing that at the end of a concert reminds me of Christmas Eve services at home.

I’ve got a load of laundry in the machine and one more to go. I’ll make my tourtiere this afternoon and then we really will be ready!