Look what I made!

I've not been stitching, no sir-ree. That's because I've been doing some finishing like a mad woman! I have to admit that I've been feeling a little guilty lately stitching new things when I have a box of things waiting to be made in to something. I pulled them out along with all of my finishing supplies and got cracking a few days ago. First I finished a few things that I stitched recently that are gifts. I can't post pics until they get them but I will soon. One thing in particular, Mike and Cassie both really like and were pretty much disturbed when I told them it was for a friend. I told them I'd make another one. Good thing I have more of the fabric , cording, and ribbon I used. I'll admit, I love it too. You know what I really love though?! THIS! And it's mine! All mine!

How cool is that?! At first I planned to make 3 individual ornaments but then got to things, why do that when I can make this really cool 3 sided ornie! This is the first 3 sided ornie I've ever made and I think it turned out great! I still want to add something to the top. I'm not a good bow maker but I know a couple of people who are so I might beg them to make one for me...I'm not sure yet. I do have the perfect ribbon. It looks complicated doesn't it? It's not. It was A LOT easier than I thought it would be. The Santas come from the Prairie Schooler's Old World Santas chart. I love Santas and always have. Mike likes the shape of the ornie a lot but he doesn't care for the Santas. He actually doesn't like Santa at all. I have no idea why. I mean, who doesn't like Santa? That's like not liking the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny, ect...He must've had a bad Santa experience at some time. Or maybe he had a no Santa experience....hmmm...

I took a few pictures a couple of days ago of some of our trees and some of our neighbor's trees. Aren't they beautiful? I've noticed they've changed a lot more since I took the pics on Tuesday.

Tomorrow Laura's coming up from Richmond and we're spending the day together. First we're starting off at Homespun Elegance. Laura' has not been there before and tomorrow and Saturday Sandra is having a Holiday Gathering we've been looking forward to. After that we're heading down town to Everything Cross Stitch and we're also planning to gander around in some of the other little shops down there. I'm really looking forward to it and I think the weather is supposed to be really nice. I've not seen the trees down there in about a week and am looking forward to seeing how much they've changed since I saw them last. I was far too busy last year to watch them turn and have really been enjoying the show this year. This is the first time I've ever been able to enjoy the colors of autumn. It's so pretty!