I have been decorating for Christmas this week. It has been fun to see the decorations, for our tree, as I unpack them. Many are gifts from friends and family. Many are hand made by them or by me. They are truly full of memories.
In the middle of the tree is a round white circle. It has a small nativity scene in the middle of it. My mom and a little boy she cared for, Mark, made it for me right after I was married(49 years ago).
Below on the fireplace are just a few of the snowmen that I have been given and collected. The stockings "are hung by the chimney with pride." The original one, mine, was made by my grandma. I have no idea what year, but it is pretty fancy with beads and sequins. Since I don't remember any other stocking, I am guessing it was made in the late 1950's. I made Jeff's stocking, so it would coordinate with mine, but made it in a plain manner and in 1973.
When you have a beautiful great granddaughter, who is a wonderful toddler, you make fun hats. :)
Since she lives a distance away from us right now, I didn't have her here to model them. Here is the snowman hat. Made it out of Woolease Thick and Quick yarn by Lion Brand. The pattern is called Snowman Pompom Hat by Tara Marie.
I also made a Santa Hat for her. This hat used Lion Brand Basic Stitches yarn. This pattern is called, Mrs. Claus Pointy Hat, by Stephanie Lotven.
