Busy!

Carol here ~

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day at Lucas and Vanessa's, enjoying an early delicious dinner as Evan had to work and Parker was headed to New York City with his father.  

Erin, Kailey, Vanessa and I played a game of Yahtzee and a couple of games of Rummikub before we headed home.  At that point it was not yet snowing in Readfield but we quickly drove into snow.  Erin headed home to Rangeley the same time as we headed to Oxford, we received a text from her saying she had hoped to get to Farmington before she hit blizzard conditions but she drove into them shortly after leaving Vanessa's. We all arrived home safe and sound.

Since downsizing and moving here to the pond we have no space for a Christmas tree so we brought our box of ornaments, lights etc. to Thanksgiving for Vanessa and Erin to go through and take what they wanted. (thank you to my friend Martha for this idea)

All four of the grands asked if the doorknob Santa was in the box.  Yes, yes he was.

This was a favorite with the kids during the Christmas season, as soon as they arrived at the house they ran into the dining room to pull Santa's string to hear the song Jingle Bells. 

My grandmother Coolidge gave this to me at least fifty years ago, I can't believe he still works! 

We have had two new great nieces join the family during this past year so stockings have been made for them.  

Read this blog post to see previous stockings.  This pattern is HERE COMES SANTA is by our friend Katrina of Hope Chest Quilting.

Here are the two cuties with their stockings.

I've also made a Stand 'N Stow bag, pattern from Atkinson Designs.  I will be gifting this bag later today.  

 

I am using some of the leftover fabric to make some pot holders.

I have also completed the bindings on 2024-14 and 2024-16.

2024-14

2024-16

I guess I've been busy!

These cold nights have Mud Pond iced over, Green has ice along the shore.  I hope we get a good base of ice before lots of snow.

Have a great first week of December ~ stay safe!