SANTA SWAP

Brown paper packages tied up with string, these are a few of my favorite things..... My package is ready to send for the Santa Swap. I hope she likes it!

I AM THANKFUL FOR

Grandchildren

Grandchildren

Grandchildren

Of course my very loving husband and three wonderful children. My good friend Donna whose sweet husband died unexpectedly last year found a great quote.... "Gratitude turns what we have into enough." I loved it. Happy Thanksgiving.

BIG EYED DOLLS

These are my new big eyed dolls.

They are pretty crazy!

It is difficult to get a good picture so their eyes don't glare.

SECRET SANTA SWAP

If you don't have anything else to worry about for the next 3 weeks, here is a swap you can sign up for.....hurry ...sign up by Novermber 17th.
Here are my answers to the swap questions.
What are your hobbies? Sewing, art journaling
What are your favorite colors? red and pink
Do you collect anything? red fabric and sharpie markers
Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? no
Do you have any pets? no
Coffee, Tea, or Chocolate? none flavored chocolate
What do you like to read? Summerset Life magazines, home decorating magazines
Do you prefer Cookies or Candies as a sweet? dark chocolate candy
What is your favorite holiday treat? Russle Stover dark chocolate marshmellow santa
Describe your favorite holiday tradition. Leaving the tree lights on all night, getting up in the morning when it's dark and seeing the Christmas lights
Did you believe in Santa as a child? yes, until I was about 8
When do you open presents? p.j's Christmas eve, presents Christmas day
Do you put up a tree and when? If not, how do you celebrate? I put the tree about the first Sunday or Monday of December
Does your tree have a theme? Yes, sort of...I have a lot of old glass glittery ornaments
What has been your favorite gift to give? Homemade peach jam, most people don't make peach jam to receive? homemade candy because I don't make candy

PRIMITVE QUILTS AND PROJECTS

This is the new issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects. I had heard of this magazine, but was not able to find one. I found this one at Barnes and Nobles. My editor said they had been spotted at JoAnn's. It is full of fun, warm projects just right for winter. Check here for their web site.