We buy one (or more) Radko ornaments every year that has some meaning or is just beautiful to us. They range from $35 to $75. This year I hope to get the "Paddle On" ornament because it was the first year we took my son out in a canoe and because he loves scouting so much. We also have an adoption ornament from Radko for every year we've had my son. I buy the Radko because they are made by artists--not mass produced in China or Mexico. I feel they are worth their cost. I also have the hand made ones my son brings home from school and a tin foil star he made me for a tree topper. No matter the cost, they all have memories. The Radko ornaments are staying packed this year because of a new obnoxious dog, but once she grows up a little they will come back out. In all the years we have only lost one glass ornament to a lab tail. It never fell off the tree--he shattered it to pieces just wagging his tail and the hanger was still attached to the tree. I have no idea what the ornament was but we'll always have that memory of his waggly tail. If there was a more expensive ornament that I fell in love with, I'd have no problem spending more than I currently do. I've ordered plenty of vintage mercury ornaments off ebay over the years to use as filler towards the inside of the tree. Those are just as special to me.

Nicely done and a wonder use for the jelly roll. It always surprised me that you can make something with them the look so innocent. I also like that pattern and your blog. TFS. Jayne

Thanks everyone for the compliments on the quilt and my girls. They are only 2 of the 5 I have and keep me busy! Sally, the snowman quilt is a christmas tree skirt I designed and made for my sister. Thanks again Vicky for posting my pic. I messed up both of my post and you saved the day! Stephanie

OMG! That first stanza is EXACTLY what my house is like this year! Perhaps there's hope for me yet to get it all done ..... just exactly when do I anticipate that these happy little quilter helpers will arrive????? Odessa