the Christmas decorating continuesthis is a "feather tree" although not really (the real things are actually made out of feathers, while this one is a stiff synthetic replica)
it is, however, a small tree that I use to display my collection of tiny ornaments -- some of the ornaments are the small Hallmark ones, and some of these are older than I am
the star at the top of the tree is the sole surviving piece from a decoration I remember from my childhood -- my grandmother had a bunch of these that would be hung in the windows in the hallway across from the piano
and the little santa was made by the DH in 1945
the entire tree is sitting on top of the case that my other grandmother's doll is displayed in
Christmas is about memories
if this were a red headed doll we would call it Annie!I'm working on another Christmas present
this little guy is only about 2 inches tall
today I plan to put in some little glass beads for eyes, and I'm still working on his wings
and of course he'll get a scarf
and the DH is working on a display piece to go with him
more pictures to come!
meantime, yesterday (for the first time in WEEKS!) I actually worked on a bead pieceyou may recall this piece which I had declared a "no go" in terms of the way it looked
I decided that instead of this I would use a piece of silver gray satin to cover the entire area and work the beadwork framing over it
I have started stitching down the fabric around the edges so I can apply the beads
oh yes, the fabric I'm using is a piece left over from a dress I made over 20 years ago -- never underestimate the power of a well tended fabric stash!
today's list includes more decorating and a trip to the grocery store -- later when it warms up a bit and hopefully the streets have cleared off a little
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The penguin isn't blind, it's just wide-eyed.
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