Full Fledged Christmas Mode

Good afternoon, sweeties. I'm in full fledged Christmas mode . What about you? I have been bustling around the house like many of you getting ready for the big day. Amidst of all the hustle and bustle, I have been watching Christmas movies and squeezing in some last minute Christmas stitching. 

Last night I stitched "Joy" a freebie from Nebby Needle which is available on her Facebook.

 Today while watching Planes, Trains, and Automobiles , I was able to stitch this teeny freebie from Heart in Hand Needleart which was in a previous newsletter.  It is called "Merry". I used DMC white, 895, 3347 and 304 in my stitching. 

 I haven't pulled out tonight's freebie stitch to work on yet. Hmmm. I need to see what strikes my fancy. Are your needles on fire with Christmas stitching?  I sure hope you are doing something that makes your heart sing. 

 As for me, I better get on the stick and figure out something to stitch soon ( flying by the seat of my pants again. Lol)   

First, however,  there is a "rumbly in my tumbly" so I am fixing to pull out Lizzy , my Kitchen Aid mixer, and my  mixing bowls.

 It is baking time and White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are calling my name. I have never tried this recipe , but boy do they sound yummy to my tummy. 

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY COOKIES

YIELDS: 

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup butter; softened

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar; packed

1 egg beaten

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1 3/4 cup of all purpose flour

1 teaspoon of baking powder

1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

1 cup of sweetened dried cranberries

1/2 cup of white chocolate chip 

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl,  cream together butter and  sugars until well combined.Add egg and vanilla . Beat until smooth. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating well. Stir in cranberries and chocolate chips. Shape dough into  1 1/2 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 14 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove to wire racks to cool.   

I  also thought I would also share some Christmas around the house. Today is the foyer hall. 

Most of my  doors are adorned with my children's Christmas pjs and dresses from years ago as well as red long johns. I add little wreaths or even stitching to hang with the clothing. 

They always bring back such good memories. These long johns were my Papa's though I never saw him wear them. 😀 They definitely weren't his style. Lol. But I think they are oh so cute!!!

 This little stitch called "Merry & Minty "  is from Brenda Gervais of With Thy Needle and Thread  and was a freebie last year.  It can be found on her facebook.

 I finished mine on a little metal sign that I painted. 

The little tree is decorated in a Cowboy theme.

 

 

It is nestled in an old enamelware bucket gifted to me by my sister.  Beads , raffia and cowboy Santas adorn this tree. 

 

I just love collecting items for this tree. The child's cowboy hat was a souvenier from Buffalo Bill's  Ranch State  Historical Park in North Platte, Nebraska. 

 Lots of quilts and Dollar Tree signs adorn the shutters.

 I have 3 shutters of various sizes leaned against the wall. I drape my quilts on them each season. 

The shelf is filled with lots and lots of country Christmas clutter.

 It is usually decorated the same each year.

 Each of the shelves is crammed full of porcelain Santas that my mom and I purchased in the 1990's from Dollar General. I wish they still made items like this and of this quality.

Well that is my country clutter tour and ramble for the day. 

 I hope you are having a very joyous week and are able to spend the holidays with family or friends. Please, know that you are very special  to me ,and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas. 

Eeeh! tomorrow is a Frosty Redwork day!  I'm excited. See you tomorrow. Big hugs and as always...

 Happy quilting and stitching, ya'll

Melisa

Remember " You are awesome!" 

All you need is love and Christmas cookies. 

Gingerbread hugs and stitches!!!

Dedicated to my sweet sister , Amy who embraced the Christmas spirit. Love ya, Amo.