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.
