Getting ready for Christmas

It's almost that time of year again. I know, Christmas comes earlier every year.  I like to get started early. This year I'll try to keep up with my blog. I've been doing alot of thread crochet. I bought a kit at Annies Attic http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/detail.html?prod_id=4859&cat_id=38 and made a few suncatchers. This one I made with a Christmas design:

Then I was hooked. I remembered a booklet I bought many years ago. Fantastic Lace Ornaments by Annie Potter. Here is my ornament:

I can't stop with the thread. I'll post as I go and add many free links for my patterns.