Happy New Year!

Saturday, December 31, 2011

My friend Linda has collected a yearly ornament for at least 10 years. I didn't understand why she liked them so much. It seemed strange to me.... hanging all of the old year ornaments on a tree. After all, everyone could tell when you purchased them.

Pottery Barn used to carry them....but no longer. I guess not many people saw them the way Linda did. Now she has me collecting them too. She hangs each year from her chandelier. As we celebrate the New Year at her home, I look up and see all of them hanging down. As Linda and Bill's friends sit around the table laughing, talking and eating the ornaments shine in the candlelight. They remind me of the years we have celebrated together and all of the years we have been friends.


This one is hanging from my chandelier. I'm so thankful for all of your comments and friendship this past year.

Wishing all of you much happiness and joy in the New Year!!!

Until later,
Alma





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  1. cuckiDecember 31, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Beautiful yearly ornament..
    Happy new year
    Love cucki xx

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  2. BertieDecember 31, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your family!!

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  3. UllaDecember 31, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Happy New Year

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  4. MargaretDecember 31, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I do think that yearly ornaments can be a wonderful reminder of years past, and great memories. I like your ornament! Happy New Year to you and yours.

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  5. MoonBeamDecember 31, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I kind of like that idea, too.

    Happy New Year to you and Barb and your families.

    Thanks for all the joy you bring to us BBD junkies. I can't wait to see what surprises you have in store for 2012.

    Bobbi

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  6. JoyDecember 31, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    And to you too! May you know Peace, Love & Joy in 2012!

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  7. JeannyDecember 31, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your family!

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  8. LidaDecember 31, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful such a yearly ornament, I understand why she collects them! Have a fantastic, Healthy and Good 2012, greetings
    Lida

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  9. NancyDecember 31, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I think that is a beautiful idea. Happy New Year!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 31, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    What a lovely sentimental thing to do. Thank you for all of the wonderful designs that you have given us to stitch this year. Here's cheers to both of you and Cheer's to the New Year.

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  11. mary pernulaDecember 31, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Happy New Year, to all of us, the ornament is a great idea. Hugs Mary

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  12. pjDecember 31, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Happy New Year Alma! Best to you and Barb in 2012 and we love your creativity, joy you bring to others, and the sharing of all your talents!!!! pam from iowa

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  13. MarianneDecember 31, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your's!

    Love the idea of the yearly ornaments. Never thought about it. But what a great way to remember the year and all it's memories!

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  14. MichelleDecember 31, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Lovely ornament - what a lovely way to remember the year.

    Happy New Year to you x

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  15. Poussy Stitches My LoveDecember 31, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Bonne Année 2012

    marylin France

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  16. GiovannaDecember 31, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Happy New Year!

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  17. The Civil War QuilterDecember 31, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Great idea! Happy New Year to you too!

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  18. P.J.December 31, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    What a lovely, classic ornament. Many happy returns!

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  19. Jennifer HDecember 31, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I love the thought of yearly ornaments - as you are collecting them, are you getting all the previous years that you missed? Wouldn't that be something!

    Happy New Year to you and Barb, I am looking forward to seeing what you gals do next!

    Hugs and Love,
    Jennifer from Honesdale

    PS Where did you get this ornament from?

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  20. BarbDecember 31, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Won't be the same without my Blackbird day calender.I kept notes on all my sewing and loved every page of it.happy New year

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  21. Alma AllenDecember 31, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Hi Jennifer,

    You can find them at Target and/or Hobby Lobby....wish Pottery Barn still did the yearly ornaments!

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  22. DebJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Happy new year to you and your family and thank you for sharing your creativity with us all.

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  23. RamonaJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    You almost got me started on collecting those sweet little German animals that you hang from your tree. I saw a site that had hundreds of them for sale on ebay. I bought some blueberry crumbcake instead. Happy New Year!

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  24. Jenny MJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    As we grow older, traditions seem to become more important. Best wishes for a wonderful year in 2012 to you & yours.

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  25. NinaJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Happy New Year to you and your families!
    Boldog új évet kívánok neked és családodnak!

    Nina
    from Budapest

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  26. KatrinaJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Hope you have a happy, happy new year Alma!!!!

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  27. PascaleJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Happy New Year from Belgium!
    And thank you for all your beautiful patterns, I love them so much!

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  28. flopJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Happy new year for both of you !! I wish you health, friendship and creativity !

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  29. AnnaJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    wow Alma...I think I can do this...it doesn't entail cooking! lol I bet they were beautiful in the light!

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  30. Robin at The Primitive HutchJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Happy New Year!!!
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  31. LeviJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Happy new year! :))

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  32. garigoJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    This post is very original!
    Happy 2012 to You!

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  33. JocelynJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    I am stitching this design and loving it but wonder why there is not a spring

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  34. AmyJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    I wanted to send you a picure of my completed quilt using your fabric line, but can't seem to find an email for you!

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Hello,

    I am Francine of site www.couleursetpoints.com
    I am French et I embroidered your pattern WILD LILIES;
    You can see it on my site. It is very nice.
    See you soon.
    Francine.
    Sorry for my english that It is not good.

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  36. AudreyJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I am not sure where to ask this question - but I am doing the Anniversaries of the Heart series on one piece of linen. The directions say to leave 3 stitches between each month - does that mean 6 threads? I know I am late to the party on this one but I am determined to complete it!

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  37. Alma AllenJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Hi Amy,

    Send any messages to alma@blackbird-designs.com

    Hi Audrey,

    Yes, 3 stitches will be 6 threads....hope you enjoy stitching this one!

    Alma

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