I like receiving handmade gifts as much as I like giving them.This year, B's mom gave us some beautiful embroidered pillowcases. Just look at those pretty satin stitched leaves!My grandmother used to keep me supplied with embroidered pillowcases but most of the ones she made for me are quite worn and tattered. It is nice to have some fresh cases made by B's mom.She also knows that purple, green, and gold is my one of my favorite color combinations.
Aren't these pretty?P got this cute beaded snowflake ornament from her cousin, F. She had mentioned when we decorated the tree that handmade ornaments were one of her favorite gifts to receive!
My sister made this soft striped scarf for D. I am sure it will help him stay warm this winter. He doesn't much like hats because they don't fit well over a pony tail so a scarf is good for him.
A Little BLing
D made us these tiny origami initial ornaments last year. I love them. He also made an "M" and a "P". I thought these two should be next to each other on the tree this year.I'm enjoying a little quiet time and working on some secret knitting while the recipients are away. One of my projects is driving me a little nutty at the moment. Let's just say that I have started over FOUR times.
Handmade
I am remembering when P made some bird ornaments for gifts last year. M was also thrilled to find his and put it on the tree.
The Little Deer
I'm just about to sit at the sewing machine and quilt the zinnia quilt. I am so happy with it so far that I want to keep going and see how it turns out.First, I thought I'd take a minute and show you the tiny deer ornament that is being mailed with Tia's blocks today. Now I am officially caught up on my bee blocks.
I'm off to the sewing machine.
