A Book, Some Ornaments, and a Giveaway!

This is my 100th post! To celebrate, I have decided to have a giveaway, but there will be more on that later.

I just finished a GREAT book. I have a neighbor who loves to read like I do, and we have very similar tastes in books. She lent me "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett. It takes place in 12th century England. In the beginning introduces several groups of characters and as the book goes on, you see how all of these characters and their lives intertwine with each other. It was slow in the beginning, but as I got more into it, it was one of those books that I had a really hard time putting down. The neighbor who lent it to me told me that there is a sequel to it! She is reading that right now, and promised that I could borrow it when she is done with it. Hurray! A new book to read!

I have not gotten a great deal of stitching done this week. A few stitches here, a few stitches there, but not much more than that. The reason? I had four ornaments that I needed to finish and the fact that I was avoiding it kept nagging at me. I even had gone out earlier this week to buy the backing fabric for them, and then conveniently just left the fabric sitting on the dining room table. Well, Friday was finally the day that I sat down to get them done. Four new ornaments, which brings my total so far to nine! That's the most I've ever done for one Christmas, in case that should interest anyone.

Faith, for M's religion teacher:



Love, for the newlyweds:

Home, which I think is staying home with me:

Are you still with me? Good, because if you made it this far, you have gotten to the giveaway part of this post. To celebrate my 100th post in the blog world I am giving - what else? - an ornament! Meet Noel:

If you want to be in the running for this ornament, I need the following:
1. Leave a comment on THIS post with your e-mail address so that I can contact the winner;
2. Tell a friend about my giveaway and my blog.
I will have my DH pick a winner on Monday, November 9 and I will post the name of the winner.

Comments

Shari said…
Happy Blogging!! Congrats on making it to 100!!! All of your ornaments look great!!!! Also see a HAED in your work! Very cool!! I am working on my first one & just finished page one last week!!!
I would love to be entered in your giveaway.
shari-b@embarqmail.com
Daffycat said…
Oh, I loved those books! Just finished them a few months ago. Have you read any of Edward Rutherford's? His are similar to Follett's.

Beautiful ornaments! I am so bad about not finishing in a timely manner.

Love to win Noel...enter me please!
Honestly, Pam, I don't know how you can give any of them away! I love each and every one of them! All of the recipients will be thrilled. I would love to have a chance to win your lovely ornament and I'll tell someone, I promise. Do I HAVE to post it on my blog? That's telling too many people! LOL!
Brilliant said…
You've made some absolutely beautiful ornaments Pam! I particularly love the little gingerbread guys, and I am in awe of your finishing skills. I already own one of your gorgeous ornaments too! I'll tell my friends about your blog!
Sarah said…
Pick me!!! Pick me!! That would look great on our tree and I especially love non-breakable ornaments!
Anonymous said…
I luv your ornament !! PLease add me too your draw thanks
Pam,
Love your blog. Loved the books, too! You're right, I couldn't put it down after page 60! Your ornaments are gorgeous!
Barb
chooch0524@yahoo.com
Anonymous said…
I love your ornaments please enter me in your contest congrads on your 100th

Donna

luvmyqsnaps@yahoo.com
Cindy Mae said…
That is simply gorgeous!!!
Renee G said…
Your ornaments are lovely. I really need to finish up at least one of my Christmas projects.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com
blueladie said…
Thank you, Pam. Please enter me and I have followed your rules. BTW I heard about this on the 123 Bd.
:)
Cathryn
blueladie@hotmail.com
Carol said…
Wow! 100 posts! Congratulations, Pam--I haven't even made it to 50 yet... I'd love to be entered into your giveaway for beautiful ornament. Thanks for the chance :)
Kathy said…
100 posts! Congratulations.

All your ornaments look fabulous.

I haven't read the book you mentioned and will have to check it out. When I need a change from my usually mystery novels I read historical novels.

I would love to be included in your giveaway.
Muppetsmum said…
Stunning work and I love your blog - its very readable, you have a gift with words!
Anonymous said…
Wow you have got my stitching mojo waking up again lol. I love your work well done. I would love to enter the comp thanks Brill for letting me know.

Michelle scattychick@gmail.com
Hi Pam, I have the perfect tree for stitchy ornaments. The only type of ornaments on the tree other than tiny lights. As far as the reading, that is out of my forte since it would appear that the only thing I read are stitching graphs, and blogs. lol
Be always in stitches.
Kim Reid said…
Happy 100th! Your ornaments are so beautiful - Please enter me in your wonderful giveaway! Thanks,
kimberlybreid@hotmail.com
tkdquintmom said…
I may have to check out that book....sounds wonderful. :) Throw my name in for the blog giveaway and happy blogging!
doris said…
Great ornaments. Sorry I'm too late for the giveaway. I was behind in reading and commenting.

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