Friday, November 14, 2008

Finish It Up Friday





















9:30 p.m. update...
...Well, this evening, I had some dinner with my DH...and since, have been hand stitching on these Christmas Tree ornaments. They are almost done...and so am I!









3:30 update...

I had a little lunch; enjoyed a 40 minute nap; did some housework; and prepared a package to take to the USPS. The freezing rain and snow pellets made driving a little slick!



12:30 update...
...these Santas are finished now, too! They were just waiting for their belts, which I purchased at the Nearly New Shop ... so, no two are alike. There are beans in their bottoms so they sit.

11:00 a.m. update...
...just finished these hanging Santas...I really like how their beards turned out. The belt is just tied in place and I'm still deciding if I like it...what do you think?











Today is Comp Day ... that means ... because we teachers spend 4 evenings during the school year conducting parent/teacher conferences, we get one extra day off each semester.
Now ... those 4 days are very long, because we teach from 8:10 to 3:20 and then conference from 5:00 to 9:00 ...and are back in school the next morning...
but having this day at home definately makes up for it!! I am focusing on the UFOs today!
Stay tuned to see my progress...

12 comments:

Donna said...

I love these! They are sooo cute!

Unknown said...

your santas are adorable!!

Renna said...

I love the Santas!

I just saw where you won one of Suzanne's bags on Just Another Hangup. WooHoo, congratulations!!!

Valley Primitives Gift Shoppe said...

You had a very productive day Natalie! Your santa's are great!
Kim

Kim Caro said...

those are ganna sell like hot cakes!

MSM said...

The hanging santas are my favorite!

However, your productivity makes me feel like a slug...

Kathy said...

The belt on the hanging santa is a great touch. Everything is so cute!! Thanks for visitng my blog too. I thought about a nice pants outfit, but I think I am going to try to find a dress. I will take my camera with me and share the experience on my blog!! Thanks again for visiting!

http://www.fourdogday.blogspot.com

M said...

Absolutely darling!!

I like the Santa beads out...and the belts are too cool!

I love the French knots on the ornaments...your fingers must be as tough as mine! I saw a table cloth in an antique store with a neat pattern made entirely out of French knots...the colors didn't go with my kitchen or I might have bought it...that took someone a looooong time to do...and mighty sore fingers too I am sure :)

Glad you had a "sew" day to make up for those loooong days!

Busy Bee Suz said...

I adore both sets of the santas. I do like the little tied belt too.
Thanks for stopping by my blog...you are sweet and I will be back.
Suz

Frasypoo said...

You had a busy day!They look wonderful

Tolentreasures said...

Love looking at all your items. They are wonderful!

Cathy

Jenny said...

You are so talented! I had fun looking through all of your creations, thanks for sharing them!

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