So how was your Christmas? Hectic? Relaxed? (If it was relaxed you need to write a book. Tell us how you did it.) Mine went by in a blur. This business is taking all I’ve got. I didn’t get to decorate at home. Didn’t even get a tree up! Can you believe that? As much as I love to decorate for the holidays. I got started and did put up the gold tree, but it got no ornaments. Does that count? At least I don’t have to worry about putting it all away. Next year, I vow it will be different. So there! Hmph.
When we were helping to clean up after Lena died – that is still surreal to say or even think – we found a dirty, ratty, cat stinky, quilt in the garage. It was destined for the garbage, but Melanie saved it thinking there should be something she could do with it. Also found were some Fire King, peach luster cups. She took the quilt and the cups and made us all, our little group of junk lovers, pin cushions. She admits the idea is not an original one. I think she bought one from Etsy and copied it.
I think she did a bang up job, don’t you? She felted the wool for the bird. I can’t imagine how she got the mounded pin cushion so perfectly round. She said it’s just stuffing. I’ll tell ya right now. If I’d done it, it would be all lumpy and whonky Joed.
The quote or saying, “Life life joyfully” is one we can imagine Lena personally handing to each of us. Perfect.
Now that is a truly special gift…a gift from the heart (on behalf of your friend who made it)…and a beautiful gift of rememberance (on behalf of your beloved friend that passed away)!!! It’s WONDERFUL!
I’m so very sorry to hear that this Christmas was spent without your dear friend…
May you find peace, comfort, and joy in the new year to come!
Oh my, believe me I know just how you feel ! I decided to close my shop on the 15th and tell the web shoppers that that was the last day to order for Christmas delivery too. You just have to make time for yourself!
Beleive me, Willy and Wy were NOT happy about those antlers, guess they figured the sooner they let me snap a photo the sooner they would come off LOL.
Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year!
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how sweet that you have that as a reminder, i hope you are doing well. thank you for stopping by my blog today
happy new year!
that *is* a lovely gift (and you’re right, VERY well-rounded). next year WILL be better.
Holy Smokes I love that Tea cup pin cushion. That was a wonderful gift! The bluebird is perfect touch too!