Thanksgiving Is Coming!

I have to share this little funny Thanksgiving turkey image with ya'll.  My cousin sent it to me this morning and it made me laugh!

You probably all know that I'm easily amused!  But I just thought this was too cute!

Okay on a more serious note, here's the last of my heart ornaments:

I stitched this up this morning.  After I make out my Thanksgiving cards, I'll put these together.  If all goes well, I have photos of them again tomorrow.

I spoke yesterday of a special treat for this holiday season.  I don't want get into it too much but I'm sure you're all wondering what I have planned.  I'll just say that it will take you back to a time when life was more simple.  When Christmas was more joyful and less rushed.  When it was more child-like and innocent.  More magical.  Sweeter, prettier and more charming!  Be sure to stop by on Thanksgiving and everyday after.  You won't want to miss this!

Stitching Hearts With Vintage Mother Of Pearl Buttons

I've been stitching up some Crazy Quilt Heart Ornaments and decided, since my old mason jar of vintage Mother Of Pearl buttons is filled just about to the top, that I would use some:

Although I already had quite a few of these old buttons, I happened to find a ton more this past Summer in my flea market travels!  So here is what I'm using them on:

I have one more heart to stitch up and then perhaps tomorrow, I'll get them put together.

In other news, I have something really fun and special coming this holiday season.  Something you'll want to to tune in for every day!  For now, it's a secret!  More information coming soon!

Handmade Christmas Door Hangers

Well, I'm finally caught up on all the Handmade Christmas things that we've been making for our store.  Everything is finished, listed and ready to ship!  Here are the newest handmade Christmas items.  All are by mom:

The Santa door hanger is worked in the Crazy Quilt style.  Mom started cross stitching that santa years ago when her vision was better.  She never finished it and can't see well enough to finish it now so she worked it into this pretty little hanging Christmas pillow.

Mom made the Cottage Christmas Stocking from a vintage quilt that I found at a flea market over the Summer.  She still has quite a bit of the quilt left so expect to see something for Valentine's day from the rest of it!

Finally, that gorgeous Winter Snowman Door hanger features a vintage Christmas image.  Oooh, I would love to keep that one for myself but I was a good girl!  I listed it in the shop!

Okay so what's next?  Yes, Valentine's!  I know it seems so early for that but we have to work at least 4 months in advance to get things done for each holiday.  My mom and I love making things for our Etsy shop.  We have a great time getting new ideas and bringing them to life.  And there's so much satisfaction in knowing that our handmade things are enjoyed by others!

Crazy Quilt Christmas Pillow

I've been on the go all day but managed to sew up and finish my Pink Crazy Quit Christmas Pillow:

The little Victorian House is from a vintage Christmas card.  You probably all know that this is a favorite of mine.  Why?  Because it's pink!!!  Mary Anne, did you know I like pink?  LOL!!!

Handmade Snowmen

It looks like my mom has been running her sewing machine!  She gave me these snowman dolls and ornaments to photograph the other day:

These are just too cute!  Pink and Aqua Snowmen!  I love them!

And then here are mom's newest Snowmen Ornaments:

My mother loves snowmen so she always seems to come up with some clever ones for the holidays!