Owlets and preparing for the tree

I managed to write the owlet pattern up today because it was just so simple! Barely a pattern at all. But here it is: Download owlets.pdf. I am still working on the other ones too!

I have spent today preparing to decorate the tree tomorrow.... Yay!!!!! We are trying to go for a pretty much all hand made tree.... Will need to see how it turns out. Decorating the tree always requires a trip to Dobbies for inspiration.  It is the most divinely beautiful store and the Christmas trees are astounding - I can't wait! I will post a picture as soon as its finished.

As these little guys are not on this blog any more I thought I would tell you their story:

They are scarabs (fakes) that my Oma and Mum bought in Egypt in 1950's. Every year or so she would take the boat from where she lived in Indonesia up to the Netherlands, and they would sail up the coast of Africa.

They always visited Egypt, and saw some amazing things Tutankhamen's tomb and the pyramids before it became a place where you couldn't touch anything.

I got these when she died and absolutely love them. I adore all ancient history but particularly that of Rome and Egypt. Thats why this blog is called roman sock, because they now believe that Roman's wore socks under their sandals (Made from a technique similar to Crochet )!!! A very British faux pas.

Comments

Thank you for the owlet tutorial. These will be the perfect little extra surprise to tuck into my sisters' Christmas presents.

[Tricia]

Thank you for your generosity!!! These little guys will have a great home with my nieces!!!

[Tracy]

Aah! The mystery of your blog name is revealed! And I learned a new factoid. Thank you for posting your new owlets. They are sweeties.

[Bri]

I just printed out your owlets pdf. Maybe I can get a bunch together for family for the holidays. Hmmm...how's lemon curd, chocolate truffles and owlets sounds as gifts for family? If I don't have the money, at least I can put some talent to good use. Thanks so much for posting your pattern. I haven't had the opportunity to finish your frog yet, but the pattern is one of the best I've ever followed. So clear and easy to follow.
Now...I get the roman sock connection. It was a bit of a mystery. I have some pretty irridescent blue/green glass scarabs that I love. Thanks again!