Far Guy wood carved for many days last Summer. He carved a quilted ornament.
He carved 109 of them. They are carved out of basswood although a few may have been carved from pine.
I painted on them a good long time on Fall days inbetween mulching leaves in the yard.
I used metallic paints in all different color combinations. Here are some in progress.
I am pretty sure that no two are exactly alike.
I gifted a number of them this year to very special people: two of my cousins that quilt and a few bloggers that are quilters.
There were none left to give away. But I felt good about the people that got them!
The last of the packages with ornaments have been delivered except for my sister...hers are at the Post Office awaiting her return from vacation.
2024 marks the 30th year that we have been making some kind of homemade ornament for relatives and friends.
Far Side
What a very special gift! You two are SO talented!
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Donna
they are so beautiful and such a precious home made gift loaded with memories
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and thoughtful tradition! Those hand-carved and painted ornaments are so special, especially with all the care you put into them. What a lovely way to share your creativity! You’re invited to read my blog posts anytime!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty.
ReplyDeleteYou are very good at giving. I love the ornament. To be useful is so important. I don’t have a tree.
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing! I think they have become priceless ornaments as they are handmade with so much care and love.
ReplyDeleteDid you use paint pens for that? I just got paint pens for one of the grands so they can paint on wood, rocks, canvas, and whatever.
Beautiful.
No, just metallic paints from Hobby Lobby:)
DeleteThey are beautiful and true keepsakes. What a labor of love! 💕 RHill, TX
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing those are. My Mom always encouraged me to try quilting, by making her hot pads, and I regret not taking the time to do that. I just let the idea fizzle out. They look great.
ReplyDeleteWell done! What a team.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness....I am so impressed with the talent and the hours that went in to making and completing these. They are beautiful and quite a treasure. The recipients of these precious ornaments are so very Blessed. I had no idea that so many details were in the works. Thank you for sharing and I am absolutely in awe of their beauty.
ReplyDeleteAnd I treasure my ornament!! It’s beautiful. Thank you so very much!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! The two of you make a wonderful team. The number of hours and creativity that has gone into 30 years of gift giving is innumerable and priceless. Well done!
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous, I must say. Thanks for sharing them with us non-quilters.
ReplyDeleteI am always so impressed with what you come up with for the ornaments. Such a labor of love. All that delicate painting.... and the patience to wait between the steps in the process. They are beautiful! I hope all that joy comes back to you!
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Oh, I like them very much. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThose turned out so pretty! Your quilters will especially love them. Really nice that they are each different, too. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the look of these
ReplyDeleteThat is very unique and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKudos to you two for all the work you have put in on your special ornaments over the last 30 years. Definitely heirloom peices for those who have them.
They are really wonderful! I like that they are all different...
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I bet they are treasured by the people who get them!
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous. I had no idea you had been making them for so long. As a recipient of your ornaments in the past, I know how much they are loved and cherished.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Betsy
Congratulations on 30 years.
ReplyDeleteOnce again you both have created a beautiful gift! That is so clever to combine a snowflake with a quilt design. Or maybe it is a star. It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow, just the hours and hours of work plus love.....Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful! And we are so very "thankful" one shines on our tree! The ornaments we have received over the years have special memories! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are amazing. Congratulations on another year of beautiful ornaments to family and friends.
ReplyDeleteThey are wonderful....I love them all.
ReplyDeleteAs always, so neat.
ReplyDeleteMine are printed and ready to start signing. It will be a Ky photo finish this year :-o.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteLD.....The carving effort was quite an undertaking and he did such a great job on them. I like how they look and you painted wonderful designs. It is quite an accomplishment and they are so great.
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