A Very Merry Christmas Celebration!

 

What a wonderful Christmas party we had this year! It was the best ever, thanks to Barbara for generously opening her beautiful art studio, which was festively decorated with holiday decorations. It has been several years since we have been able to have a Christmas party, due to bad weather and to Covid restrictions and concerns. And even though a wild rainstorm was predicted, the Rain Gods mercifully held back the deluge until after we had safely arrived inside and lifted the heavy rain and wind when it was time to leave. 

Barbara was most generous in supplying the major portion of the meal by serving a delicious Chicken Pot Pie, other accompaniments and treats, and a fabulous Cheesecake, plus individual favors in tiny tabletop sleighs. Some members also contributed some savory and sweet items that created an amazing feast.

And then, Barbara went above and beyond by leading us in a tutorial for making very beautiful tiny and delicate paper shoes and supplying the materials to make them. 

THANK YOU SO MUCH, Barbara, for making all this possible and for bringing so much joy to everyone. 

Calendar 

 January 8, (Saturday), 11 A.M. at Marcella's. Drop-in Social Get-together will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Business Meeting will start at 1:30 P.M. Please bring your completed challenge item from Sharon's enrichment.

A Glorius Day in Barbara's Studio 

Below is a photo of some of various sizes of paper shoes Barbara has made.

And... above are examples of the fantastic creations she has made using bits and pieces of the vintage fabrics, trims, buttons, and papers. Her studio is a virtual inspirational art gallery.

While not all of us completed our slippers before it was time to leave, we are excited to be able to use the patterns and knowledge to finish these and to make more in the future. Once again, thank you Barbara for a very special day.

Anne, Caroline and Jennifer

Sally, Betts and Marcella

Caroline and Jennifer brought candy cane paper gingerbread men for everyone, as well as mozzarella cheese sticks decorated as snowmen. How fun is that!

This is one of the individual favors Barbara gave to each of us.

Former member Kelly, who has been on a four-month stay in London with her husband, sent us a photo of this intricate thread- embroidered portrait she has recently completed. Her work is truly amazing!

Rosie, our dear member in La Quinta, just sent a photo of 4 of the 20 individual and unique watercolor paintings she has just completed and turned into Christmas cards. They are certain to bring joy to their recipients. 

BEST WISHES TO EVERYONE FOR A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A NEW YEAR FILLED WITH JOY AND HOURS SPENT CRAFTING AND CREATING!

SEE YOU IN 2023