Bringing in 2017

As I tucked away some treasures of Christmas and set out some old favorites

Family & Friends come to heart~

The laughter shared~

The sadness shared~

New friends to be thankful for~

Life-long friends that I continue to thank God for.

All of you that join me here & on my Facebook page~

You share your heart and lift my heart...

You encourage and support...

We exchange knowledge of materials, hobbies, interests...

Hearts come together in kindness and friendship.

Wishing you a New Year filled with joy and peace, Kind Friends!

Punch needle snow friends

'Woodland Snowman & Fox" copyright 2016 Michelle L. Palmer

Hope your Holiday Season has been wrapped in hugs and love, Sweet Friends!

I found myself down with a fever and flu-like symptoms~

Beginning to feel better and grateful for healing.

Two new punch needle projects to share with you~

My husband and children surprised me with toys for Christmas!

Rug hooking frame, wool cutter... hooking tools... fabric to hook on!

I have wanted to learn rug hooking for 10+ years.

A few jobs to do and then I will be able to play!

'Warm Heart Snowmen' copyright 2016 Michelle L. Palmer

In the village there is a clearing~

A small meadow where two snowmen share conversation.

Share their hearts~

Hope your Holiday Season is relaxing and filled with happiness, Friends!

Merry Christmas, Sweet Friends!

Merry Christmas, Sweet Friends!

Wishing you a Holiday Season filled with joy and wonderful memories~

Hope your travels are safe and your heart happy~

All the best to you!

"Cardinal & Wreath Snowman" copyright 2016 Michelle L. Palmer

I have caught up on my work a little bit~

I close up business and enjoy

punch needle projects in the evenings again!

I think we have six film versions of A Christmas Carol~

We have watched two so far this season .

Bob Cratchit has the coolest old hats!

I'm sure this snow friends hat looks similar to one of them~

Another design is in my hoop~

I hope you are finding a little bit of time each day to be creative~

Wishing you a joy-filled Holiday Season!

Winter weather

From clear to blizzard conditions...

Thunder snow to sunshine~ 

Whipping winds relocating all of it!

Quick changes and treacherous roads.

So many of us seem to be in a wave of storms~

Gathering up coats, hats, scarves & mittens for shelters today.

Praying all are safe~

Hope you have a cozy & relaxing weekend, Friends!

Punch Needle Blue Christmas Santa

'Blue Christmas Santa' Copyright 2016 Michelle L. Palmer

My heart has experienced many blue Christmas seasons~
You still have hope, joy, love...
You still share gifts and good will...

There is a longing.

Someone is missing and nothing can fill that empty spot. 

When a cardinal visits~

all dressed in red, 

there is love.

A tender moment when someone we loves comes to mind. 

How I LOVE to design, paint, collect, punch, felt etc. etc. flow blue!

No matter how blue I may feel~ it warms my heart!

l hope your Holiday Season is brimming with joy~

Filled with peace~

Touched with love~

Prayers and love to all who have heavy hearts~

You're being thought of and loved.