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Friendship Intertwined
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 16 December 2008 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.
It took me hours to wind and weave the threads for this ball, but it reminds me of the intricacies of building lasting friendships. I pray God blesses every one of them.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog; your comments are greatly appreciated. I apologize for not getting to all of your posts. I will visit as time permits.
---~--- Philippians 4:13 'We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.' ... <*}}}><
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Bookfool from Mississippi, United States
Ooooh, that's beautiful, Judy! I've never seen an ornament quite like it.
16 Dec 2008 5:04am
@Bookfool: Thank you ... it was tedious work, but very rewarding.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Perfection! I love the colors and pattern. There is patience in your hands to do this. Another ornament with a marvelous story.
16 Dec 2008 5:08am
@Barbara: I think I've written this before, but ... we may not be 'rich' in $$$, but we share so many manual talents, it's truly been a blessing in our marriage.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Judy this is really beautiful. I'm not sure that I would have the patience to do such a fine work of art. This is a real treausure for sure. Glad that Belle made it through her surgery. A loving pat for her. ♥♥♥
16 Dec 2008 6:07am
@Marion: Thank you ... and yes, it did take patience, but I loved it.
We're so thankful that Belle made it ... and I've just given her you "loving pat". She feels better tonight than last night, but still a bit lethargic.
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
You made this?? How wonderful and clever you are:-) I love the sentiment too about friendships...you are so right:-)
I meant to say yesterday, congratulations on 50 years of marriage:-)
16 Dec 2008 6:52am
@Linerberry: Thank you, my friend ... on all counts of your message. This truly is a year of reflections for us, and it's been fun as we move toward our 50th anniversary.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
gosh!You made this?Yeah i had to ask the rhetorical question to show my shock.YOu are so talented you know.Really,i mean,how about making one for my new christmas tree next year?LOLjust kidding dear:)
16 Dec 2008 7:07am
@tyan: I'm chuckling ... if I could find the directions, I could do it again, but they're long gone. You could find them online, Ty, I'm sure ... <grin>
I learned many years ago, that I'm not 'cut out' for mass production, but give me a project I can do once and I'm one happy girl/old lady! :D
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Amazing craftsmanship and amazing patience! Thanks for sharing your handy work with us!
16 Dec 2008 11:52am
@Tracey: Thank you, Tracey ... I'm amazed at the comments on this.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
A wonderful, meaningful ornament Judy. And it's very pretty, too.
16 Dec 2008 12:32pm
@Viewfinder: Thank you very much, Glenn.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
So much love and care in this beauty....bravo sweetie ;)
16 Dec 2008 2:49pm
@Lorraine: Thank YOU, Sweetie!
@Eleftheria!: Thank you.
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
All the work was worth it !! Great decoration...
16 Dec 2008 3:07pm
@Anthony Lambert: Thanks a lot, Anthony!
PD from Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Wow, that is a beatiful ornament. I bet it brings back many memories when you get it out each Christmas
16 Dec 2008 4:33pm
@PD: You are so correct ... so many memories surfaced as we decorated our 50th tree together!
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
you are blessed indeed! faaabulous made -- what a marvel - and now you can look upon it year after year! beautiful!!
16 Dec 2008 5:17pm
@dj.tigersprout: We have looked upon it for a number of years ... this is our 50th Christmas!
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
Wow ...The photo is beautiful but your work ...incredible !! And you are right :friendship weaves day after day !
16 Dec 2008 8:46pm
@Marie-Hélène Ammor: Thank you, Marie ... I'm happy with your comment, mainly on friendships!
Chris from South Jersey, United States
that is a remarkable piece of art, and you have photographed it well....friends are indeed a tough thing to cultivate, but the beauty that can be created is magical.
16 Dec 2008 11:25pm
@Chris: I agree, Chris ... "magical" is the key word!
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
I have never seen a Christmas Ornament like this before... nice
16 Dec 2008 11:50pm
@Fliss: Thanks, Fliss. It involved wrapping the ball with the white threads and then weaving the colored threads over it.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
You have such talents, Judy! This ornament is just beautiful! Bravo for the gorgeous photo of it, also!
17 Dec 2008 12:31pm
@Betty: Thanks, Betty ... it was a labor of love, and each year feel the satisfaction of the achievement. :D
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Wow! Fine work Judy! I don't think I would have the patience to make one of those! ;)
5 Jan 2009 7:47am
@Magda: Thank you, Magda, but I'll bet you would if you didn't have your two beautiful girls requiring much of your time!
I didn't make this when we had little children! :D
Sony DSLR-A100
1/125 second
F/5.6
ISO 400
105 mm