There has been a lot of knitting of wee things this week as I continue to work on my Nativity scene. After I finish the shepherd I am working on, there is still a few more sheep to make (I only have made one), and one more Magi and then there is ALL the sewing together! I can't even imagine.
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| basket contains: Mary, Joseph, 2 kings, 1 shepherd, 1 sheep, a manager and the baby Jesus! |
I can post a finished object finally because it has been received by its recipient.
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| Vera Viking pattern from Alan Dart |
Other that that I have been continuing to de-clutter books and teaching supplies - I think I have gotten rid of enough things to make it to October 27th!! Lol. Over achiever much?
I haven't been feeling that great this week, although I had some respite yesterday for my birthday which was a bonus. It must have been the 'refreshing' dip I took in the ocean to celebrate turning 65.
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| post dip Apple Crisp |
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| My Amaryllis bloomed for my birthday - silly plant |
That is my week. I hope next week I will have some photos of the Christmas scene put together. I want to finish the knitting of all the little pieces, because I have all this glorious new yarn to use for a Mosaic crochet blanket and I don't want to start until I am sure I won't need any of the colours to finish the Nativity scene. I have to find or create an Angel pattern because the pattern I am using didn't include one. Stay tuned.
I was asked last week to post a group photo of my gnomes. So here they are - adorning the top of my piano (for the time being).
Hope you start feeling better soon. A knitted nativity scene....have to admit I have never seen one.
ReplyDeleteGood golly. That looked like a very chilly dip in the ocean. The apple crisp looks very yummy.
ReplyDeleteYou really got those nativity pieces knit up quickly. I imagine sewing all those pieces together will be time consuming.
Cute gnome decor.
Happy Birthday. And I too want to see that nativity scene.
ReplyDeleteBelated birthday wishes on turning 65. Ooh you are brave going in the ocean in mid-October. I hope you feel better this week. The group shot is adorable, I love the look of them and they are so cheery. Vera is a hoot, what a fun project.
ReplyDeleteWow that's one way of celebrating your birthday! Not something I'd want to do but with my birthday being in June at least the water might be a tad warmer lol. Hope you feel better.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Mary-Anne! You make me so happy. Jumping into the ocean - I can't even imagine how cold that was! Vera the Viking is another bold lady. I can imagine how happy she made her new owner. Your gnomes are adorable, and their stocking hats are so fine. Happy Birthday, friend. I'm just 3 1/2 years behind you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! You are brave to take a dip in what looked like C O L D water! Good for the circulation though! Your Viking gal is great and so are the gnomes. I can't imagine all the work you have put in on that nativity scene and then all the sewing left to do. You are a trooper! I wish you all the best of health and happiness in your 65th year! Hurray to you!!!! Hugs ~ Sam
ReplyDeleteLooks like the nativity scene is really coming along! I am excited to see how it looks when complete.
ReplyDeleteYay! What a great birthday dip! I am truly impressed! And I love the gnomes!! You are so talented! Avril :) xoxo
ReplyDeletehappy birthday, and well done for taking a dip! Just yesterday morning I heard a good feature on radio on the benefits of cold water swimming, so way to go!
ReplyDeleteYour viking Vera is super cute!