Handmade by a close friend over 30 years ago, the small mouse ornament is one of my favorite Christmas ornaments.
It always brings back memories of that long-ago friendship. As often happens, we’ve lost touch over the years.
Less than two inches in height and size (except for the long tail), check out the:
- handsewn edges of the gray felt mouse body
- small black bead eye
- scrap of red and white print cloth acting as a blanket for the mouse sitting in a walnut shell half.
My friend told me she used a cotton ball under the cloth to provide cushioning for the mouse to sit upright. The ornament hanger is a red rick rack trim ribbon.
Look in the dark background in the bottom left of the photo and you’ll find another one of my favorite ornaments: little lamb!
For folks who celebrate Christmas, what are your favorite ornaments?
