Saturday, November 19, 2011

Just in the 'Nick' of Time!

Yesterday I spent all day finishing my ornaments. I stand in awe of those of you who have the creativity to do amazing finishes. I was lucky to stretch the piece flat and get it centered. And to cut two pieces of foam core the same size - I mean really - is it that hard?


Wish I had some progress on Red Birds to show you. I don't think I have stitched since my last post. It's not that I don't want to - I just don't seem to have the time. BUT, my Christmas shopping is winding up and now it is time to wrap. And the tree goes up next weekend. And there are 11 people coming for Thanksgiving. And, and, and ... you know the drill...we do this every year!

Tonight is Garin's 5th birthday party at the bowling alley. This kid loves to bowl! And he's pretty good. I might take my camera - the little one is acting up and the big one isn't leaving the house yet. You know how it is with new toys! lol

Tomorrow is mattress shopping! Oh please let there be one we can agree on - please, please, please! And last grocery shopping before the big event. ick.

So sports fans - that is how my weekend is shaping up. What in store for you?
Denise

16 comments:

Tina said...

They look amazing Denise...wanna finish mine for me? I hate finishing....oops I guess I have to restitch some first, since I just can't count right there days.
Great job on your!

CalamityJr said...

Looks to me like you passed "works well with scissors" with flying colors - nothing looks crooked from my view! Will these go on your main tree, or do you have a tree just for stitched ornies? Where ever they go, I know you'll enjoy seeing them every day!

Maggee said...

Oh wow! So many pretty finishes! I had a pang of guilt seeing them as I haven't even begun to stitch ornies, much less finish them. AND I haven't started Christmas shopping yet, where you are finishing! Gads! Of course, I do have an excuse of being in pain for the last 6 months straight, and being limited in energy! But--I intend to get stuff done despite!! Hugs!

Teresa said...

Love all your ornaments. You did a wonderful job finishing them.
Have fun bowling.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

paula said...

Your week end is looking busy. Which reminds me, I need to get into the kitchen and start my 1st batch of Christmas Chex Mix . . . top and bottom of our turkey roasting pan, full of Chex MIx goodness and then two hours in a slo-o-o-o oven . . YUMMY IN MY TUMMY!

Mouse said...

ohhh well done on the ornaments ... hope you manage to get the camera working and the shopping done and find the right mattress etc etc etc
.... this weekend I'm hermitting yippppeeee :) love mouse xxxx

Shari said...

they all look great Denise...
and about the foam board....if you master it, tell us the secret!!! I just bought hubby a tool for that purpose...we will see how it works!!!
Wish I could say I was about done Christmas shopping, but alas, not....
Hope you can find a mattress you can agree on.....I tell ya....temperpedic!!!!!!

Mindi said...

What a productive day! That's a lot of ornaments you got finished, and they look amazing. I swear the finishing is harder than the actual stitching, for me at least.

jayne@~an eye for threads~ said...

I just finished up the LHN ornament like your top left and loved every minute of it, and I gotta say, Great minds think alike. We have four of those on our tree too.
Kinda Kindred eh?
Be always in stitches.

Kaisievic said...

Good luck with the mattress hunting.

Hugs, Kaye xoxox

Lesleyanne said...

Your ornaments look great. Have a great weekend.

Lynn said...

Phenomenal job on the ornaments! They look great!
All three of my sons joined the Youth Bowling League when they were young. I spent many a Saturday morning marking for the teams. They loved it!

LoriU said...

Your ornaments are beautiful!! Where do you get foamcore/board at?

Do you have a Macy's by you? if so check out their Memoryworks mattresses. We got one last year and love it!

Catherine said...

Wow! Look at all those beautiful finishes! I think they all look great. Hope your mattress hunting went well. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Pumpkin said...

Omigosh Denise, you have been one busy girl! Look at all those amazing ornaments! I'm green with envy ;o) Your tree will look fantastic.

Angela said...

I love all your ornament finishes, they look fantastic!

Hope you have a great Thanksgiving