One last turkey...

"Turkey Turkey"

design by Maggie Bonanomi

Over the river and through the wood to Grandfather's house we go...

I know that most people have moved on to the beginning of the Advent Season, but I had to share one last turkey finish!

We visited my parents' home for the Thanksgiving holiday and I am so thankful to have found the time for this happy dance finish! Our oldest son is getting his driver's ed hours in and drove down and back! He's a great driver and it gave me over 6 hours of stitching time!!

I also picked this piece up from the framers...

Another Boxwood & Berries finish - design by Blackbird Designs.

I abbreviated the pattern and stitched my favorite parts. I added the name of my town and year as this piece now commemorates our home winning the town beautification award this summer for our landscaping and curb appeal :) - I was just thrilled!

And our dear sweet Orion joined us on our family Thanksgiving trip :)

He was a perfect traveling companion, but is not too fond of hotels.

I think that our entire extended family fell in love with him ;)

Well, now I will begin my Christmas decorating and will be back to share soon...

Blessings, Patti

Too Many Turkeys?

Can a person have too many turkeys?

I think not.

I love turkeys, one of my favorite birds.

I do think that it is a little odd that I decorate with what I eat on the holiday, but they are so beautiful...

Obviously in my house Christmas doesn't go up until after Thanksgiving so that I can enjoy my turkeys to the utmost, before being packed away for another year.


Each year I add one to my collection - this year a wonderful redware piece by SJ Pottery.

I think that turkeys evoke an autumnal, homey feel ~ don't you?

I also had to share my favorite cd for the season.

This is the soundtrack of my life for the month of November.

I listen to it over and over and over and over...

I think that I drive the rest of the house nuts, but I find it truly relaxing.

Wishing you and your family a Wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family, friends and gratitude to our ever generous and merciful God.

Blessings, Patti