Here is my meager start to the little cross stitch piece by Country Rustic Primitives. I'm sure Marly or Janice would have had it done in a night or two, but I am just super slow! Plus I have spent more time frogging than stitching 😭. I don't have a linen stash, so found a piece of 28 count that was purchased at Michaels. There are many half crosses charted, but I am making them complete Xs.
I know I have shown this St. Nicholas before. My mom called him her Russian Santa and he is one of my most prized possessions that she painted. He has a place of honor on my mantle, in front of the first antique sampler I purchased decades ago.
I have been so close to being ready for Christmas for many days, but I keep finding more stuff I need to do. So what did I do yesterday? Went and played for a half day. My prime enabler (sister-in-law) couldn't go, so I played alone and did enough damage without her. I found quite a few piddly items that will be little extra gifts NEXT Christmas. Gotta get 'em when the gettin's good 😁
It was an indoor "collectible" market (a term used very loosely) and most items are not priced which I hate. I asked the price on this crock and immediately started walking away after hearing what he wanted. The seller asked what I would pay, I gave him a low-ball response (not really wanting to buy it) and he countered. I still said no . . . but then I got it for what I originally said. I think I got a pretty good deal, but I really did not need another crock!!!
This little hard plastic Santa was also calling my name. I am guessing he is from the 50's.
The sterling silver is still not all polished (Christmas is the only day of the year I use it and that is non-negotiable in my life). I hopefully made my last trip to the grocery store. I am not ready mentally for it to be Christmas. Oh well . . . sigh.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren
