MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS

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Friday, December 05, 2014

Things of the ornamental kind

Today is a red-letter day because I put the final stitch in my White Cloth #2 project.  Unfortunately there will be no pictures forthcoming in this post because it's just plain too dull and yucky to get anything even remotely decent.  If the lighting improves I will try to get you pictures tomorrow.  Now the decision is....do I make another one?  I don't NEED another one.  I don't have a USE for another one.  However....I have enough fodder in my stash to make probably five more.

Many of you will remember that every year I make a series of Christmas ornaments for use either as little gifts or as the 'bow' on other gifts.  A couple of years ago I made the monumental mistake of mentioning that perhaps I should quit, thinking that people would be sick and tired of getting yet more ornaments.  Well - there was a huge hue and cry and great distress expressed at the idea that I would even consider such a thing.  So....


These?  Times 20!!

Tutorial and pattern is free HERE. 

Today the quote is from Henry David Thoreau... "The cost of a thing is the amount of life which is required to be exchanged for it, immediately or in the long run"



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10 comments:

  1. Boud4:53 PM

    About the white cloth question: the right question is do I WANT another...or to make another. And if the answer is yes, regardless of stash pressures, well, there you go.

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  2. liniecat5:49 PM

    I have one! I have one!
    Thank yo so much! It arrived today - how lovely lol
    I have yet to write my cards and get organised. I seem to be getting nowhere fast at this end.
    hope the snows gone!

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  3. Dolores5:55 PM

    Love those ornaments.

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  4. Vicki W6:34 PM

    Those are cute! I fear I'd get the same outcry if I tried to stop making postcards.

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  5. Renee12:26 AM

    The lighting for photos this time of year is quite a challenge! I look forward to seeing pictures once the lighting cooperates. I love the idea of homemade ornaments to go with your gifts. Very sweet!

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  6. Mosaic Magpie7:32 AM

    Very cute little puddings! I like your addition of the button. Speaking of additions....I swear every time I see that header of yours something else has been added!
    xo,
    Deb

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  7. Anonymous10:23 AM

    I too make ornaments every year- mostly for my grandchildren so they will have some when they get married- plus I just really enjoy doing it. Your white cloth is lovely. What I really love though is the crazy quilt shown at the top of your blog page- it is wonderful!!! JaneR in MO

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  8. Cyra2:18 PM

    20 Christmas puddings, lol. What a very interesting project. You are so productive.
    I'm having trouble finding the time to even sit down at the moment.

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  9. Terri9:19 AM

    Hello Dear! Your new blog header is amazing! Wow! It is so nice to visit you again : )
    Yay that you finished your project! And your newest ornament creations are very festive!
    I hope you are having a great holiday season!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  10. karen9:58 AM

    make another one...I order you to! and I love your little puddings....

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