Come visit with me as I stitch and craft my way from one Christmas to the next - I like to have Christmas projects close by me all year. I have a particular fondness for Santas and Angels. If you have the time, leave a comment so I know you've visited.

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Smalls SAL April report (a little late)

It's been a difficult month for my family.  My MIL passed away peacefully this week. It was not unexpected - she was 91 and had multiple health problems - but it is still distressing.  Most of her relatives are country people, and our house is their city base.  We have a few visitors to date, but are expecting in excess of 20 to arrive Thursday for Friday's funeral.  Hence my delayed and short report. I will try and get in to look at the other Smalls reports, but it may not be until later in the month when things get back to what passes for normal here.

I have made and finished these ornaments in the past month:

The teddy design s a freebie on the DMC website.
The initial Santas are adapted from the Santa alphabet in LAs  Alphabets Galore booklet.
 The  bead decorated trees are my own design.

11 comments:

Unknown said...

So sorry for your loss. Your stitching is beautiful as always.

Le trame della Galaverna said...

I'm sorry for your loss
Yours ornaments are always beautiful

The Knitting Cross Stitcher said...

I am sorry for the loss of your MIL.

Beautiful stitching,lovely finishes.

Justine said...

I'm sorry for your loss. Hope your stitching is providing some comfort. Those are lovely ornaments.

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

So sorry for your loss. 91 is a good age and I'm sure you will all be sharing many memories of her long life this week.

You have made some lovely ornies again. I can really appreciate the trees now I know how much work goes into them!

Unknown said...

Thinking of you - Your ornaments are always so beautiful. Thank you for taking time away from family to share your beautiful finishes with us

Julie said...

I'm saddened to read of your families loss {hugs}
Super ornaments

Cathy said...

Sorry for your loss! I lost my 91 year old mother at this time last year. All your ornaments are lovely.

Rachel said...

Lovely ornaments as usual. Thinking of you at this sad time. Hugs xx

Irmeli said...

So sorry for your loss.
Beautiful ornaments for SAL. I like each one.

jocondine said...

I'm late to visit your blog but I send you expressions of sympathy and friendly thoughts. Hugs xxx