Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Summer House Exchange Received (Whew!)

Yes, I was sweating this one -- it was mailed so long ago - July 14 to be exact! I knew it would take a while to reach its destination but I didn't think it would take this long!

Thankfully, Lolo received her summer house exchange from me today! As you can see, I stitched this LHN design and finished it as a needlebook. The back side is personalized and dated. The inside is lined with dupioni silk and WDW wool. I hope Lolo enjoys using this to keep her needles.




This week I stitched and finished a biscornu and a needle roll - all for upcoming exchanges. I'm hoping to work on something for ME this weekend; sounds a bit selfish, I know. But I think I need to take a little break from commitment stitching!

Thanks for stopping by!

16 comments:

saras said...

I LOVE this! I might have to try something similar!

Connie B said...

Nice job!!!

Becky K in OK said...

Absolutely beautiful.

saras said...

by the way.. how do you get the corners so nice and square? Do you sew it together with a machine? Or handstitch the lining to it?

Nic said...

That's so nice - what a lovely exchange gift!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Cathy!

Annemarie said...

There's nothing wrong with selfish stitching. Although I must say your gift-stitching is stunning!

Karol said...

Very pretty finish! Enjoy your stitch for yourself!

staci said...

It's wonderful! I love the pattern you've stitched and how you finished it :)

Jinger said...

Great exchange pieces. Like the fair & square from last post as well.

Your Gabrielle Rose piece is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

How cute is that!!!

Wendy said...

What a great needlebook! I love how you personalized the back of it too :-D

Carol R said...

That's gorgeous - this pattern is one of my favourite LHN freebies!

mainely stitching said...

Oh my gosh, I'm glad this didn't go missing, Cathy! It's ADORABLE!

Michelle said...

The silk you used really makes this exquisite - what a great idea for a needlebook. So pretty!

Sharon said...

Cathy, you have sent out so many beautiful things-sometimes I wonder how you part with them all. This is lovely.