Dappling in Stain Glass Over the YearS

I guess I started making Christmas ornaments after I took the stain glass class, because they were smaller to make, and because I like to give home-made things to those close to me. I see that my first piece was made in 1993 – and have 22 years making them. I usually get busy as a bee in mid-November in an attempt to think of something original and get into the “production” mode. I make at least four of the “same year” decorations for my loved ones and one for me. (I place mine in front of a light on the tree). 

One year, I did not make an ornament and I got complaining repercussions from my recipients, so the next year I had to come up with another Christmas theme idea. Sometimes I have to repeated an idea – like a candle, a star, a tree. 

By far my biggest piece and the one I am most proud of is my bedroom porch stain glass. The sunlight colors come in beautifully as I sit on the glider either having my morning coffee or my evening glass of beer or wine. The nicest colors are in the evening as I sit facing west and the piece is able to capture the magnificent sunset rays.

Chris made me the wood frame which I requested based on the dimensions in planning my piece. It took me a while to complete it, as I would put it aside while other things in my life took priority. Coming up with the hardware to hold it in place was interesting but I came up with a way to secure it in place and protect it from the strong winds that roll up my backyard hill.  

I’ve also made a flower arrangement which sits on a side table and a hanging flower that hangs in my large window in my bathroom.

I only made four of these night lights, two years ago, but I still have some more of the electrical plug components to hold the stain glass. I’ll make them again. They came out well and were easy to make.