I usually hook some ornaments as Christmas gifts but these were just completed and delivered/out for delivery.
The top one is a cardinal- given to a client who feeds birds from her deck. The corgi is for my hubby’s cousin. I’ve been sending her a hooked bird ornament for years now but decided to make a likeness of her dog, Jesse.
And above is a Cmas red woolly wreath I made (late) for another friend.
Now, Christmas 2023 gift giving is officially over !
New for me: I have my name on a sub teacher list but have yet to be called. And I’m spending more time with the Taymouth Community Centre planning committee. This is a genuine, old fashioned country centre that hosts farmers market, an informal lending library, free potlucks and music.
Community. My word for 2024. I used to complain that I didn’t have one; now that we’re out of town and I’ve had time to reflect— and chill out—I’m trying to be the community I want. For me this means: waving to all who pass, carrying a bag to pick up garbage on walks, and joining the locals’ gatherings. My parents lost community over covid and are struggling still.
Is community easy? Not always. But it’s where life happens. It’s good for our mental health, even essential.
I sooooo hope you have Community and if you don’t, I pray this is the year to find it or make it ♥️
18 comments:
community is a good word. I think we all need to reach out and I need to get much better at that.
I love your christmas presents lucky recipients.
Cathy
Am sure each thoughtful gift was special to the person receiving it. Am sure you will make a wonderful community for yourself and others.
Each and every one of your gifts are amazing - and I am sure the recipients were thrilled. There's nothing better than getting a handmade gift. Your thoughts on community are very insightful and something we would all do well to take to heart. There's an abundance of isolation in our world today. ~Robin~
Love your Christmas offerings. Especially the red wreath.
I agree with your thoughts on community.
It's great to belong - something we sometimes take for granted.
But what I appreciate the most is that you're going to BE the community - that's transformative.
Others are often drawn to like-minded people.....
Happy 2024!
Thank you Cathy! Now that I am done with gifts I will dig out my hooked runner which seems like the unending project. I'm more of an introvert so reaching out can be a challenge but it is good. Sheepunderfeet
That’s kind Saundra. While I made them I’d think about the recipient. The folk in this area are pretty special … sheepunderfeet
Peggy, we do take people for granted, until we are lonely don’t we? That is the third wreath I’ve made. The first was cream, the second green. They were so time consuming that I don’t want to make another ever 😊, but they are sweet. Sheepunderfeet
What a beautiful post! Your wool ornaments are precious. You always do such a great job on them. I'm sure they will be cherished for a very long time. My little wooly tree is still on a little table at the entrance. I love it.
I'm so glad that you have become part of the small community where you live. It's more personal. I've been part of our community here where I live but Covid has scared some, nonetheless, we are slowly making progress.
So sorry I missed the last hooking meeting. I got bogged down in paperwork and totally forgot until it was too late.
Hugs,
Julia
Being an antique owner for many years now we are part of the antique community and we all keep in touch. So glad you are part of one now. Your hooked ornaments are great and I know those whom received are enjoying them too. Janice
Being an antique owner for as many years as we have, we call it our antique friends community. Most everyone in the business knows each other and we all keep in touch. Glad you are part of one now. Love your hooked ornaments and I know the receivers enjoyed them too. Janice
Your ornaments are just too sweet.
Sometimes it is just easier not to have a community, so I need to make more of an effort. I am a bit of a loner overall, but thankful I have my hooking community ;-)
I didn’t make it to our meeting either Julia! I was told there were four attendees. Yes, I think slowly some are returning to public groups. See you next meet up!
Kimm
Thank you Janice! I’m glad to hear you stay connected too. I would love to have an antiquing group up here but my current friends are into very traditional or Made in China farmhouse 😬 sheepunderfeet
It is easier, but is it better? I tend towards introversion but am challenging myself more. My idea of a great Friday night is pjs and Chardonnay and Midsommer Murders. Ha! Thank you for stopping in
Sheepunderfeet
Your Cmas gifts you made are so special ! Love the red wreath !!!
Community is a good word and we need to connect with people like when we grew up knowing our neighbors .
I do miss community, like what I had, when I grew up. People just seem to be too busy these days.
I think of my online crafting friends as community. Love your gift pieces and special, since you made them just for them.
Debbie
I so agree. Most of us have become more isolated and it’s a real fight to return to neighborliness. Funny as most say they want it. Thanks!
Kimm sheepunderfeet
They are your community for sure. I’m happy with the creations but glad to tick it off my list too. Thanks Debbie
Kimm sheepunderfeet
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