Days Until Christmas....

Saturday, September 25, 2010

90 Days Until Christmas!

Time is flying by.  I can't believe it's already late September and next month we'll have even less warm sunshine in our days along with the earlier darkness each evening.  (Yes, even here on The Gulf Coast we get cold weather and freezing nights as we get deeper into Autumn).


90 Days until Christmas!  I love it.  It scares some, but it inspires me!  I want to get out my fabric, ribbon, needle and thread and start crafting like crazy for the full countdown!  


I'm currently working on Quilted Ribbon Ornaments.  I keep saying that I'm going to use all my ribbon up, but as I go I need this or that to finish the project, and honestly, my ribbon boxes have not shrunk at all. The inspiration continues though, and I have many handmade ornaments to show for it.  


The Quilted Ribbon Ornaments are constructed by folding and putting together many cut pieces of ribbon or fabric.  Each piece is pinned in perfect position with care into a styrofoam ball.  Each ornament takes 70 to 90 straight pins.  (I definitely recommend using a thimble!)  


Here are a few of my latest additions.  They really pop against a Christmas Tree.   


6 comments:

  1. HELLO,
    WOW THESE A AMAZING!! BRENDA WAS RIGHT YOUR WORK IS BEAUTIFUL :) WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BLOGGING :)
    I'M OFF NOW TO CHECK OUT MORE OF YOUR FANTASTIC WORK :)

    SMILES~MARI

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  2. These are really beautiful. Glad I came by. Have a blessed week. Debbie

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  3. Hello Rebecca!
    Welcome to Blogdom!! You are going to have so much fun here!!!
    Your quilted ribbon ornaments are lovely. I remember seeing them in a Victoria magazine many years ago.
    Drop by my blog when you can!
    Warm hugs, Laura

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  4. Hi Rebecca,
    Your ornies are so sweet! I found you through Brenda and I'm glad I did! I also have a Christmas blog if you care to take a peek at it. http://christmaspudding09.blogspot.com/ Hope to have you stop by and say Hello.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  5. Thank you all for your kind and welcoming comments. I have checked out your blogs and love them. I 'followed' you all!
    XO,
    Rebecca

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  6. These ornaments are GORGEOUS! I have one similar that my mom made for me years ago and just love it.

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