Readers, Welcome to my blog (formerly Birds, Blooms, Books, etc). I'm entering a new decade taking on the challenge of moving from Maryland after living there 46 years and learning about my new home here in New England in the Live Free or Die state - New Hampshire. Join me as a write this new chapter of my life.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Getting Ready


I found a spot for the large nativity set.  It's on the buffet.  I purchased this set maybe 20 years ago after seeing it in a window in a shop in Marietta, OH one summer vacation .  I love that it is so intricate.

Below the backs of the donkey and the sheep have a quilt square.


More elaborate quilting on Mary and Joseph though the shepherd only has striping.


The wiseman have the most intricate quilt designs.


And even the babe is covered in a quilt.


The main figures also feature scenes in the story with Mary having the skyline of Bethlehem,


the shepherd having the angel appearing bearing the glad tidings,


Joseph features the journey that they made to Bethlehem,


and each of the wise men have more of the story.




This was the last decoration to place.  I'm glad I made room for it here.