Thursday, October 6, 2011

More about naked trees

   Did any one notice that everyday Christmas is getting closer.  Funny how that starts happening every year about this time.  I remember when I was a kid it seemed that it would never get here.     I noticed that it all changed when I started being responsible for my own life.  When I was teaching (back in the days when you could still say the word Christmas in the class room without offending some one).  there were decorations, plays, music, parties and schedules to be aware of.  Since I had an income, I was responsible for my own shopping for  family and friends.  You know what I am talking about.

Next thing you know, you realize that all this shopping is expensive, so you start making presents and decorations.  Think about this for a minute, "if time equals money" you might be digging yourself into a bottomless pit into which you might be throwing a fair amount of money, especially if like me you discover a passion/obsession for this creative process.  Over the years, I have lost interest in trendy and whimsy crafts.  A Christmas card, like the one pictured above, (yes, that was my Christmas card 2 years ago) might take a few hours to create, so only very special friends, who know the value of the time=money theory got one.  (there were six of them)   For those who want the best, only made by your own hands will do.

Now, while you can still say  "I have two months left", get busy and go make a gift for those who will know the difference and appreciate it.  For the rest of them, go shopping.    George Siciliano    http://www.georgesiciliano.com  spoke at  the NQA two years ago and he told of an encounter he had with a woman at his church after he had made his first minature quilt.  She admired it and asked if she could buy it.  He responded with 'what do you think it is worth?"  He had 1,300 tiny pieces of fabric in it (yes, the comma is in the right place)  She said, "$10.00, and I would like three more to use as placemats".  that was when he decided that he would never sell one of his little treasures, he would give them to friends.  Good move George,  I feel your pain.  Now get to work, and I will do the same.

Someone asked about my teaching schedule and where to find our fused glass, contact me at  peterson@tc3net.com as I could not connect to you.  thanks.

keep your bobbins full and remember, a drop of oil keeps the repairman away

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