Christmas Ornaments

My girls and I are always ready for Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel.  The first one of the season for me was, The Christmas Ornament.  In this movie, one of the supporting characters tells the story of their ornaments and how so many of them are from gift shops, marking the events of their life.

Later in the weekend, I was putting up a tree in my dining room.  This tree is metallic and red ornaments, many of them angels.  In previous years, I have had help with this tree but this year the twins just wanted to relax during their break from college and the older two girls have family trees of their own.  I understood and started a new chapter, decorating this tree by myself.  At first I was a bit sad, then as I was pulling out the ornaments, I remembered all the events that were connected to the ornaments.

Here is one my brother brought me from Europe,  when he studied abroad, many years ago.

Then my brother and his wife had made a very special  ornament painted for us.  My sister-in-law called one snowy morning and said, "don't go outside for an hour."  She didn't say why but we did as we were told.

After seeing the ornament, I realized the importance of not disturbing the snow.  My brother took a photograph that morning.

Then there was the trip to Disney World, with the entire family, Paige included.

From the gift shop at Ellis Island on a trip with Erin

With the twins at Mount Vernon

Add to this some angels

And I have a tree full of memories. If this is not enough memories, the family room tree is amass with memories.  More trips, school events, first Christmas, ones I have made (sewing and cross-stitch)  and many more.

What about you, do you have a favorite ornament?  An ornament you like to make as a gift?  Do you like to watch Hallmark Movies, too?

Rigel Bomber

My next project for Mood Sewing Network is a Rigel Bomber by Papercut Patterns

And I am using this wonderful wool denim from Mood Fabrics

Here is the description, from Italy, a wool denim that's as soft as an old sweater.  Medium-weight.  We'd make this into boxy tops and jackets.

Giveaway Winner

Well, it is way past Sunday, but I finally have gotten to the giveaway from November 24th.

The winner of the fabric

and #10 is

Now for the book:

and #38 is

Email me with your mailing address and the giveaways are on the way to you.

Thanks to all of you for your entries and comments.

Tree Climber Trousers for the Little Guy

After seeing several wonderful creations on several blogs participating in the Winter Wonderland Pattern Anthology, I ordered this set of patterns for the Little Guy.

I made one of these patterns last week, the Tree Climber Trousers, I used some denim from my stash.  Here are some pictures but it was really hard to take pictures of a little guy on the move. I added a label for the back pocket, thanks, Debbie.

Renfrew with Trim

Back on November 15th, I posted a couple of trims for this top and asked for your input.  If I counted correctly the leather won 12 to 6.

Sorry for the wonky pose.

So leather it is.  I went with my Renfrew pattern this time, just adding width to the body, shoulders and arms.