stix and a ball of string....

...Here is my wonderful Looming Friends Tree. The ornaments are from my friends in the KWON group. We all made mini loomed hats and sent them to each other for Christmas. I have mini hats from Canada to Australia - from CA to NC - now is that not neat! The Christmas cards under the tree are from my looming friends too and the tree skirt is a wonderful tea towel that my looming friend Jane sent me from Australia - thank you so much Jane! I put my tree in my sewing room and have so enjoyed looking at it. In fact, I have loved it so much I may not take it down. :)
...I finished my 7th prayer shawl and I was glad that I got it completed as it was needed. A family member of a co-worker of hubby lost everything in a house fire. There were three children, two less than 2 yrs old and one 4 yr. old. Everything they had was lost - it was so sad. I have been a firefighter for almost 20 years and it still breaks my heart to see families lose their homes. Most things can be replaced but cherished items like photos, baby shoes, etc. are precious and priceless. Please remember this family in your prayers.
...I wish for you all a very blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
*GB2G*

...I am finishing up the odds and ends for the holiday. We did not put out too many decorations this year as with the little puppies it would be a bad idea. We did put up three small tabletop trees but they had to be put up really high so the little ones could not reach them. I finished all my soap sacks, the blankies for the grandkids, two scarfs for the daughters and some doggie blankets for friends with furry babies. A few more presents to wrap and some holiday baking and I will be ready for Santa.
...Deliveries have been made to the hospitals for TTT and the nurses were overwhelmed. They had such fun picking out hats, blankies etc. for their special patients - it was such a joy to watch them. The KWON group sent 3,596 items for the little ones! Is that not a wonderful thing! This group is such a loving and sharing group and have been such a blessing to me this year. I cannot thank you ladies enough. TTT had a record year thanks to you all. The final totals are not in yet but as soon as I get them tallied I will post them for you.
...Blessings all!
*GB2G*

...Well, Winter has arrived with the cold temperatures, winds and ice...more ice...and more ice! I do not dread the snow too bad but the ice is not a welcome sight. We have had several days of flickering power (but thanks goodness our did not go out as many did), slick roads and dreary days. Oh, Spring where are you?
...The KWON group has been really busy making hats, blankets, and booties for TTT. These ladies are so wonderful. It has kept me busy just sorting and packaging but what a blessing! Ladies I love you all. Here is some of their wonderful items.

...Are they not just lovely? The babies will be so cute.
...Progress is being made slowly on the Christmas WIP items but I am getting there. I have finished my KWON exchange hats and hope to get them in the mail soon. I have already starting receiving some. When I get my tree done I will post a photo for you.
...Well off to finish some laundry.
Blessings! *GB2G*