This post is mainly for my dad Monte. Years ago my sister Britta and I made my mom a set of felt ornaments representing the 12 days of Christmas. Sadly a few have been lost, these are what she has left. Luckily she does still have my favorites.
Partridge in a Pear Tree - This one is actually one my mom made when I was young. Ours was the same, but it doesn't seem to be around.
Three French Hens - We weren't sure what a french hen looked like, but berets make everything french.
Five Gold Rings
Six Geese a Laying
Seven Swans a Swimming
Nine Ladies Dancing - This was one of my favorites that Britta thought up
Twelve Drummers Drumming - In high school Britta and I were in the bagpipe band. I played the pipes and she played the drums, sadly we were never in the same year. So she made a Scottish drummer and I made a piper for the eleven day. Sadly I couldn't find the piper.
We have both commented that it would be a lot of fun to make these sets again, but they took a LOT of time. Maybe we will at least get full sets made for ourselves sometime. 
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Looks like a project we should work on throughout the year so we can fill in the holes.
Many Thanks!!! These are great! And yes, I hope you re-furbish the set by next Christmas!
I still think they were pretty clever - unlike some ideas I've had that don't really stand the test of time.
I'm super sad the piper is missing - that was one of the best ones. I guess if we don't have to make ALL of them again - it might happen. :)
Very cool ornaments! What year did you two make them. Maybe this year you can remake the lost ones.
Britta, I swear I saw the piper this year, so I'm hoping it turns up.
Marty, we made them in 2000, so I guess 10 years is a good run.
I think we will have to work on refilling mom's set and then while were doing that, make a copy for ourselves.
These are adorable.
I love these! I am an ornament freak...love them! I think I might try to do this for next year.
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