Christmas greetings friends and needleworkers!
I know it's Friday...
I would love to be able to do my regular Friday,
Early Workbasket feature...
But, this weeks workbasket is empty...it's on Christmas break!
We are expecting a farmhouse full of family coming from
out of state on Tuesday...so my regular routine has
been turned upside down!
Hopefully, I'll be under less pressure next Friday!!
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How about a second chance to be the winning name for
this week's gift drawing...
Last week's gift was something old,
so this week I thought I'd offer something
old and new in package No. 2!
Here is this week's offering...
An antique porcelain fence insulator ~ as a sweet little scissor stand
to hold these petite silver finished scissors.
These old fence insulators date back to the early 1920's~1930's,
no two are alike, as each one has its own character marks
from its weathered life outside on a fence post for
many years!
This porcelain insulator came directly from our farm fields,
located here in West Salem, Wisconsin, near the
beautiful Upper Mississippi River.
To enter your name in this weeks drawing, simply leave a comment,
telling me what YOUR HIGHLIGHT OF 2015 was?
The winner will be announced on Monday...best wishes!
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Do you still love a good traditional calendar?
If so, you're in luck...
A Needlework Enthusiast's 2016 Book of Days Calendar,
published by Needle Work Press.
The calendar size is a 9 by 12 softcover calendar book
with the twelve months of the year.
This nice size is perfect for a desktop or fits nicely into your
favorite sewing bag.
This is a month~at~a~glance calendar featuring quotes, vintage art,
and is very user friendly!
Each month has a section where you can write your notes & musings,
use as a journal of your stitching projects.
Also, includes a page to list email addresses, websites, phone numbers,
and antique charted motifs for your use.
This special calendar is perfect for the needleworker who loves samplers,
or to give as a gift to a needlework friend!
Available in my Etsy shop, here is the direct link...
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Is your Christmas Tree up and decorated?
I've started...must be finished before our guests arrive on Tuesday!
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Weekend Soul Food...
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room
And heav'n and nature sing!
Christmas Hymn by Georg F. Handel...1742
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Still no snow...enjoying very mild December weather!
May this Christmas season radiate with love for Christ...and loving others!
Lovingly, Tammy
Darling scissors and holder! My highlight for 2015 was our family reunion at Thanksgiving...we were able to have the whole crazy clan together in one place. Such wonderful memories!
ReplyDeleteLove your wreath--it is so pretty. I've decorated a small tree (3')and am in the middle of moving to a new home. I guess my favorites for this year are the visits from my children.
ReplyDeleteThe highlight of 2015 was the birth of my first grandchild, a beautiful granddaughter born on January 11, 2015. She has been an absolute joy and makes my heart smile. I love being her Nana!!!
ReplyDeleteMy highlight was to have been able to raise enough funds through my Go Fund Me campaign to actually ge to and from my first ever folk art show, the American Artisan Show at the historical Society in Wilton, CT. Now I am looking for more funds to get to the next two shows and get much needed supplies for The Art Tramp!
ReplyDeleteMy highlight was working hard and being accepted to a nursing program because of my efforts!!
ReplyDeletemy hi light was my last baby got married!
ReplyDelete♥ The Lord is come!
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ReplyDeleteMy highlight was my stitching retreat with the Bittersweet Stitching Sisters in Osage, IA in September.
ReplyDeleteI follow your yearly adventures through Patti's blog! You are a great group!
DeleteOops got that all wrong, the highlight of my year was when my kids came to visit and also when we were able to go to my husbands family re-union.
ReplyDeleteMoving from Michigan to NC was my highlight of 2015 so I could be just a few miles from my sister. I'm a lucky gal!
ReplyDeleteI'm expecting the highlight of my year to be between now and Dec.31. ;-)
ReplyDeleteMy highlight was restoration of relationships.
ReplyDeleteMuch to be thankful for. The highlight of this year would have to be summer vacation and the beach time!!
ReplyDeleteMy highlight for 2015... family and friends and rediscovering my joy of stitching!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
My highlight for 2015... family and friends and rediscovering my joy of stitching!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
My highlight of 2015 was the birth of my 5th great-grandchild. I love the scissors and the insulator as a holder. Thanks for chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteOMG!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that workbasket!!
It's soooo pretty.
The insulator and scissors are too cute.
My highlight of 2015 was that my brother's girlfriend is cancer-free!!
Thanks for the chance.
Marilyn
Congratulations Marilyn...YOU WON! Please let me know your shipping address and I'll get the little scissor set off to you right away! Christmas Blessings, Tammy :)
DeleteI actually have two: I got to finally meet my step-grandchildren this past summer. We live in different states and it is hard for me to travel, so they finally came to me for a visit this summer. As far as needlework, my highlight was the purchase of my 1768 Scottish sampler.
ReplyDeleteThe scissors and insulator holder is sweet my highlight of 2015 is after 9 months of therapy following surgery i have total use of my arm Yeah
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The workbasket is absolutely delicious!
ReplyDeleteMy highlight of 2015 is the news that my 91 year old uncle is enjoying great success following a heart procedure. He is the caregiver for my aunt who suffers with dementia.
Thank you for this giveaway. Enjoy every moment of preparing for Christmas.
Busy Hands...Happy Heart
Patricia
The highlight of 2015 was the self-realization that I am stronger in spirit and mind than I thought. God is good.
ReplyDeleteMy highlight for 2015 was reconnecting with an old friend. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful and generous giveaway!
Merry Christmas!
My highlight of 2015 is my trip to Florida to visit my kids what joy it brought to spent with all of them
ReplyDeleteMy highlights this year was that my youngest son got married and he is cancer free!! Love the scissors and holder.thank you
ReplyDeleteI think the highlight of 2015 was when I saved. Haven't been the same since.
ReplyDeleteHaving my Granddaughter come for an extended stay what a treat! Loving the look of the porcelain insulator & scissor Thanks for another great chance Tammy enjoy your company....many blessings
ReplyDeleteThe highlight of 2015 was spending three weeks with my daughter and son-in-law when they came to visit me from England. I had not seen my daughter in 2 years, and my son-in-law in twice that. It was the fastest three weeks ever...
ReplyDeleteMy highlight of 2015 was keeping my Mother through another year. She has dementia and doesn't know what she is doing. A couple of years ago, I took her breakfast to her and she was eating pain pills as if they were peanuts. I started counting and she had eaten something like 38 in less than 48 hours. I called 911 and she got to stay in the hospital for a few days. And she was never allowed to have her meds again, I does her meds twice a day and she can only have Tylenol for pain. I give her 2 in the morning and 1 at night. lol Thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI do her meds. lol
ReplyDeleteMy highlight was keeping my 2yr old and 5yr old grandsons for 8 days while their parents went on an anniversary trip. We had so much fun!
ReplyDeleteMy highlight of 2015? Retiring. Enjoying my time and stitching
ReplyDeleteMy highlight this year was that my son was granted custody of his son so that he would not being leaving the state and would remain close to family. Prayers were answered.
ReplyDeleteMy highlight of the year has been enjoying retirement with my husband.
ReplyDeleteMy highlight was our long awaited trip to Alaska to celebrate our 40th anniversary.
ReplyDeletehmm i had many highlights all involving memory making with my family, however the best so far was spending Halloween on Mackinac Island which was our fourth visit to this very special place this summer/fall
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My highlight of 2015? I actually have two. My son and youngest daughter both got married this year.
ReplyDeleteMy highlight was the trips I went on, both being a wonderful blessing. The first one was my first retreat in Williamsburg Virginia at the Prim Stitcher's Retreat and getting to meet and make new friends-having a face to the name! I had the most wonderful time that it seems like a dream. Then my second trip was to see my sister in Seattle Washington area and we had the best time together! Last I just want to give God the glory for the blessings and the watchful eye he has given but foremost His plan of Salvation.
ReplyDeleteOur highlight was definitely traveling to Italy, Ireland and Scotland. A dream come true. Thank you Father.
ReplyDeleteThe highlight of my 2015 is definitely finally bringing my pain level down through physical therapy after 10 years. Sweet gift. Thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. 2015's highlight is the return of our naval officer son who completed his FIFTH deployment to the Middle East. He'll be home with his beloved wife for Christmas after having been gone since January. What could be better?
ReplyDeletelove the calendar I'm thinking about it as a gift to me. Great 2015 for us attending quilt shows and car shows during in summer months. plus all the time in the garden and sewing room. Great gifts thanks
ReplyDeleteEnjoy reading your blog. My highlight for 2015 is taking classes with talented designers. Finished all of the projects and ready for more inspiring classes in 2016.
ReplyDeleteGrand #2 born on July, 30 - 2nd time around is even better. Love those babies.
ReplyDeleteMy highlight as well was grand baby #5 was born in July a precious granddaughter......
ReplyDeleteThank you for a lovely giveaway
blessings
Rhonda
My highlight of the year was the birth of a new granddaughter in Sept!
ReplyDeleteMy highlight of the year was our first visit to Colonial Williamsburg.
ReplyDeleteI love the insulator and scissors. You have such a wonderful blog. I don't have any special highlight for 2015. I am just thankful for the health of everyone dear to me!
ReplyDeleteI'd have to say my highlight this year was discovering I can still see to stitch. I don't have much vision in one eye, and had a sudden, serious change in my other eye. After several months, I was able to try stitching again. I'm quite slow, but that's ok as long I have a needle in my hand.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win an awesome gift!
I'd have to say my highlight this year was discovering I can still see to stitch. I don't have much vision in one eye, and had a sudden, serious change in my other eye. After several months, I was able to try stitching again. I'm quite slow, but that's ok as long I have a needle in my hand.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win an awesome gift!
Never have even seen one of these insulators but would love one for my scissors. The highlight of 2015 was spending time with my little grandaughter and watching her turn into a little lady.
ReplyDeleteThe highlights of my year was a rug hooking tour of Nova Scotia and Cape Bretton with a group of wonderful friends and the good health of all who are near to me. Thank you for this chance to win your special gift.
ReplyDeleteMy highlight of 2015 is that I am still here. You can beat cancer. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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Highlights abound when you're approaching 70 - just getting to be here is a big one. :) But, in addition, I spent 4 months on a mission trip that touched my heart in so many ways. Being useful is not to be taken lightly! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteMy highlight was taking my two teenage granddaughters to Europe for two weeks, what a special trip!
ReplyDeleteMy highlight was every good report from my husband's CT or PET scans.
ReplyDeleteWould love to have the scissors and insulator to join my collection.
Merry Christmas, Charlotte