The package arrived yesterday and everything was wrapped beautifully. Enclosed was some homespun fabric, some Czech beads, some gift tags for next year, a very unique scissors and an ornament handmade by Staci. Love it all, thanks Staci!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
I'm a Winner!
I'm not usually very lucky, but last week was different. I was the winner of Staci's last giveaway for 2009!
The package arrived yesterday and everything was wrapped beautifully. Enclosed was some homespun fabric, some Czech beads, some gift tags for next year, a very unique scissors and an ornament handmade by Staci. Love it all, thanks Staci!
The package arrived yesterday and everything was wrapped beautifully. Enclosed was some homespun fabric, some Czech beads, some gift tags for next year, a very unique scissors and an ornament handmade by Staci. Love it all, thanks Staci!
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
New Starts
Thank you friends for extending a warm welcome to Darby at Sew Many Desires! I remember back to when I first started blogging; I was hesitant about getting started and didn't really know how all of this worked. I really appreciated all the encouragement I received from others!
So, I promised you (and Mama Joan) that I would start a new project for the New Year. On Sunday, I started the Alphabet Blocks from Carriage House Samplings. I've had the chart for awhile and have been admiring the finishes of Deb and Siobhan, as well the progress Edgar has been making. This is really beautiful all finished! I'm hoping to stitche maybe two of these blocks a month - we'll see. I'm stitching on 35ct WDW Parchment using GAST fibers.
Then on Monday night, I started stitching the most recent LHN ornament - Pear Tree. (I still have to stitch the first one, Fa La La, but at this particular time, Pear Tree appealed to me more!) I am stitching it on 40 ct Iced Cappuccino since I like smaller ornaments! DMC fibers for this one.
Last night I didn't stitch; DD had a basketball game. Tonight I'm catching up on blog reading. Maybe tomorrow night I'll get some more stitching in!
So how has YOUR week been going? Thanks for stopping by!
So, I promised you (and Mama Joan) that I would start a new project for the New Year. On Sunday, I started the Alphabet Blocks from Carriage House Samplings. I've had the chart for awhile and have been admiring the finishes of Deb and Siobhan, as well the progress Edgar has been making. This is really beautiful all finished! I'm hoping to stitche maybe two of these blocks a month - we'll see. I'm stitching on 35ct WDW Parchment using GAST fibers.
Then on Monday night, I started stitching the most recent LHN ornament - Pear Tree. (I still have to stitch the first one, Fa La La, but at this particular time, Pear Tree appealed to me more!) I am stitching it on 40 ct Iced Cappuccino since I like smaller ornaments! DMC fibers for this one.
Last night I didn't stitch; DD had a basketball game. Tonight I'm catching up on blog reading. Maybe tomorrow night I'll get some more stitching in!
So how has YOUR week been going? Thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Would You Do Me a Favor???
Dear Stitching Blogger Friends,
Would you mind doing me a favor? Just before the holidays I befriended a new stitching friend via email. She's been lurking in blogland visiting all of our blogs. Her name is Darby. On Christmas Day, Darby built up enough courage to start her own stitching blog. Would you please drop by her blog and welcome her to the stitching/blogging world?
Darby - Sew Many Desires
Thanks for welcoming her into our stitching/blogging community!
Cathy
Would you mind doing me a favor? Just before the holidays I befriended a new stitching friend via email. She's been lurking in blogland visiting all of our blogs. Her name is Darby. On Christmas Day, Darby built up enough courage to start her own stitching blog. Would you please drop by her blog and welcome her to the stitching/blogging world?
Darby - Sew Many Desires
Thanks for welcoming her into our stitching/blogging community!
Cathy
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Starting the New Year out Right!
Greetings and Salutations! My new year is off to a great start and it comes with pictures to share.
First, my husband gifted me with a wooden dowel tree. I hope you can see it okay in this picture. It is painted black and doesn't show up great against the red wall! I've been wanting one of these for sometime and he was more than happy to take on the project. He followed Vonna's tutorial with some minor modifications. Doesn't it look great? My plan is to display seasonal ornaments on it throughout the year.
Next up - my first two finishes for 2010! Have you ever been to a stitching retreat where a prize was awarded to the first stitcher who finishes a project? Invariably there is someone who comes along with a project that only needs like ten more stitches in it. That should hardly count, but it does and they win the prize. Well, that's kind of what I think about this first finish, it shouldn't really count! All but the dog house on it was stitched in 2009, but I just didn't have time to finish it up before the end of the year. Nonetheless, it is now completed.
(Just noticed that I need to stitch on the dog bone charm yet!)
This next finish was also started in 2009, but I only had maybe about a third of it done. I started working on it in December but then got caught up with ornament stitching and it kind of sat for awhile. After two nights of stitching on it, voila' it's finished!
I have to apologize to Barb and Alma. I just didn't like that pink (pomogranate) blackbird down in the left corner, so I replaced it with a heart, just like the one on the other side!
The Christmas decorations are boxed up and put away and I'm ready to relax in my stitching chair and will likely watch some football. I promised my friend Joan that I would start a new project for the new year. That's what I'm off to do now. Maybe I will have pictures for you tomorrow.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope your evening is filled with stitching!
First, my husband gifted me with a wooden dowel tree. I hope you can see it okay in this picture. It is painted black and doesn't show up great against the red wall! I've been wanting one of these for sometime and he was more than happy to take on the project. He followed Vonna's tutorial with some minor modifications. Doesn't it look great? My plan is to display seasonal ornaments on it throughout the year.
Next up - my first two finishes for 2010! Have you ever been to a stitching retreat where a prize was awarded to the first stitcher who finishes a project? Invariably there is someone who comes along with a project that only needs like ten more stitches in it. That should hardly count, but it does and they win the prize. Well, that's kind of what I think about this first finish, it shouldn't really count! All but the dog house on it was stitched in 2009, but I just didn't have time to finish it up before the end of the year. Nonetheless, it is now completed.
Lizzie Kate
Dogs Leave Paw Prints
30 ct Weeks Cappucino
WDW Fibers
(Just noticed that I need to stitch on the dog bone charm yet!)
This next finish was also started in 2009, but I only had maybe about a third of it done. I started working on it in December but then got caught up with ornament stitching and it kind of sat for awhile. After two nights of stitching on it, voila' it's finished!
Blackbird Designs
Evergreen - Loose Feathers #17
30 ct R&R Iced Cappucino
WDW/GAST fibers
I have to apologize to Barb and Alma. I just didn't like that pink (pomogranate) blackbird down in the left corner, so I replaced it with a heart, just like the one on the other side!
The Christmas decorations are boxed up and put away and I'm ready to relax in my stitching chair and will likely watch some football. I promised my friend Joan that I would start a new project for the new year. That's what I'm off to do now. Maybe I will have pictures for you tomorrow.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope your evening is filled with stitching!
Friday, January 01, 2010
And the Morale of the Story Is...
You'll have to hear the story first! Two nights ago, I was sitting comfortably in my stitching chair, busy stitching away...
I started collecting my things to put them away for the evening - a not so little doggie named Maggie likes to play with my stitchy things if they are not put away, but I digress - I realized that my scissors had gone missing. I searched and searched - under the ottoman, under the chair, checked the stitching stuff again just in case I overlooked it - no scissors.
I started collecting my things to put them away for the evening - a not so little doggie named Maggie likes to play with my stitchy things if they are not put away, but I digress - I realized that my scissors had gone missing. I searched and searched - under the ottoman, under the chair, checked the stitching stuff again just in case I overlooked it - no scissors.
MISSING SCISSORS:
It then occurred to me that the scissors might have slipped down the side of the chair. Sure enough, that's where it was. but when I slid my hand down the side, the scissors slipped further down into the "bowels" of the chair! I don't have a picture to share, but let's just say that my arm was nearly all the way into the chair trying to locate my scissors, to the point where my hand became stuck and I struggled to get it out!
Decided to wait until yesterday to enlist the help of my husband to retrieve my precious scissors. I figured that if we used a large, strong magnet, we might be able to get the scissors closer to where my hand could snatch it up and pull it out. Which is exactly what we did (after about 30 to 45 minutes of struggling.) At one point, my family was concerned that I might want to take the chair apart! But alas, the scissors was retrieved and all is well again in my stitchy world.
And the morale of the story is....
...always, always have a fob attached to your scissors! This will help to prevent your scissors from sliding down into tight spots!
Off to stitch --- Happy New Year!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Final Post for 2009
Su has invited everyone to join her end of the year "party" and so I thought I would join in the fun. Please visit Su's blog for a list of other stitchers who are participating!
Much of my stitching in 2009 was for exchanges; I keep trying to cut back, but they are so darn much fun that I can't help myself! We'll see if I can resist some of the temptation in 2010. It's such a joy to connect with others around the world who share a passion for needlework!
Here are some of my other finishes in 2009. Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year!
Much of my stitching in 2009 was for exchanges; I keep trying to cut back, but they are so darn much fun that I can't help myself! We'll see if I can resist some of the temptation in 2010. It's such a joy to connect with others around the world who share a passion for needlework!
Here are some of my other finishes in 2009. Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year!
Quaker Alphabet (La D Da)
Dutch Strawberries (Goode Huswife)
Three Crows (Goode Huswife)
Glory Fob (Shepherd's Bush) 
Heart of America (Little House Needleworks)
Friendship Sampler (Birds of a Feather) 
Traveling Stitcher (Little House Needleworks)
Special Delivery (Blackbird Designs)
Peace (Mary Garry)
Earth Sampler (Primitive Needle)
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas!
It's been a long time since I have posted; why does this time of the year have to be so gosh darn busy?
I need to share some overdue pictures with you - I received some gifts from special friends in the past two weeks.
First up, a lovely needlebook from Goldie -- pretty creative how this folds up into a compact size! Thank you Goldie.
Second, a pillow from Vonna. I was blown over when I opened the box up. Vonna made this wool applique pillow just for me. The design is from Blackbird Designs. Right up my alley. Thanks Vonna.
Lastly, a special non-blogging friend named Judy sent me the pins to go with the Jenny Bean pincushion that I intend to stitch as soon as the holidays are over. Thank you for your friendship Judy!
Dear blogging friends - I wish you peace and joy during this blessed holiday season!
I need to share some overdue pictures with you - I received some gifts from special friends in the past two weeks.
First up, a lovely needlebook from Goldie -- pretty creative how this folds up into a compact size! Thank you Goldie.
Second, a pillow from Vonna. I was blown over when I opened the box up. Vonna made this wool applique pillow just for me. The design is from Blackbird Designs. Right up my alley. Thanks Vonna.
Lastly, a special non-blogging friend named Judy sent me the pins to go with the Jenny Bean pincushion that I intend to stitch as soon as the holidays are over. Thank you for your friendship Judy!
Dear blogging friends - I wish you peace and joy during this blessed holiday season!
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Couple More Pics...
Busy weekend. Not much snow in our neck of the woods, but it sure is cold!
I had a few more pictures I wanted to share with you. First up is a pinkeep I received from Joan. I LOVE it! The design is from Beehive Needleworks and it is called Cranberry Deer Pinkeep. Have I told you how much I LOVE it? Thanks Joan!
Here is the ornament that I sent to Goldie for the FTT ornament exchange. You may recognize this design as I've stitched it before, but rather than finishing it as a square, I've done an octagon shape. Design is from the Nordic Needle and its in one of the JCS Ornament Mags (2002 I think!)
That's it. Getting ready for Vikings football tonight, but I won't be watching the game much. I'll be sitting in my chair stitching!
I had a few more pictures I wanted to share with you. First up is a pinkeep I received from Joan. I LOVE it! The design is from Beehive Needleworks and it is called Cranberry Deer Pinkeep. Have I told you how much I LOVE it? Thanks Joan!
Here is the ornament that I sent to Goldie for the FTT ornament exchange. You may recognize this design as I've stitched it before, but rather than finishing it as a square, I've done an octagon shape. Design is from the Nordic Needle and its in one of the JCS Ornament Mags (2002 I think!)
That's it. Getting ready for Vikings football tonight, but I won't be watching the game much. I'll be sitting in my chair stitching!
Friday, December 04, 2009
Quick Update
I've been sitting on this computer since I got home from work. I'll post a quick update, but then I'm going to go sit in my stitching chair!
First up - a cute ornament that I received from Carol during the week. It's a Lizzie Kate design. I love the little birdie and the snowman!
Second up - the ornament I stitched for Suzanne for the Friends Through Threads ornament exchange. The design is from Homespun Elegance. Appropriate for a stitcher, don't you think?
I have more to show you; will try to post again tomorrow!
First up - a cute ornament that I received from Carol during the week. It's a Lizzie Kate design. I love the little birdie and the snowman!
Second up - the ornament I stitched for Suzanne for the Friends Through Threads ornament exchange. The design is from Homespun Elegance. Appropriate for a stitcher, don't you think?
I have more to show you; will try to post again tomorrow!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Gifts from Friends
Stitching friends are the best friends and I've been fortunate to connect with some really great people since I started blogging. A few packages arrived over the weekend and they were filled with some lovely stitching things!
First up - check out this lovely set from Ronel. Ronel and I have been corresponding back and forth this past year; she is an excellent stitcher and finisher. She sent this lovely pinkeep - it has a pocket on the back for storing one's scissors and four little rings to attach floss to. She also stitched a coordinating pincushion and the pins on the backside have a sweet treats theme. Thank you Ronel; I have enjoyed exchanging with you and am glad for the opportunity to get to know you better!
Next - a package arrived from Wendy Jo with this cute snowman fob. Wendy Jo has a heart of gold and I hope she and her stitching buds will make a road trip to Minnesota soon so that I can meet her! As you can see, the backside of the fob is personalized with our initials. So sweet of you to stitch this fob for me - thanks Wendy Jo!
Last but not least, Marie sent this adorable pinkeep. It's a design from Mary Garry that Marie has modified. I love the colors and the personalization. It's finished perfectly. I've enjoyed exchanging with Marie over the past few years. Thank you for this special gift!
As suspected, my family did have supper ready when I arrived home tonight. We had Rice Krispie coated chicked, creamer potatoes (the little gold ones), and mixed vegetables. (That other thing on the plate is a roll with way too much butter on it!) The best part - it was all ready when I walked in the door!
Tomorrow is the start of basketball season. My daughter is a senior and will be the starting point guard this year. We put the following ad in the basketball program. You probably recognize Zeta and Maggie, our dogs. They are wearing green coonskin hats (my daughter plays for the "Pioneers", hence the coonskin hat!)
Life is good.
First up - check out this lovely set from Ronel. Ronel and I have been corresponding back and forth this past year; she is an excellent stitcher and finisher. She sent this lovely pinkeep - it has a pocket on the back for storing one's scissors and four little rings to attach floss to. She also stitched a coordinating pincushion and the pins on the backside have a sweet treats theme. Thank you Ronel; I have enjoyed exchanging with you and am glad for the opportunity to get to know you better!
Next - a package arrived from Wendy Jo with this cute snowman fob. Wendy Jo has a heart of gold and I hope she and her stitching buds will make a road trip to Minnesota soon so that I can meet her! As you can see, the backside of the fob is personalized with our initials. So sweet of you to stitch this fob for me - thanks Wendy Jo!
Last but not least, Marie sent this adorable pinkeep. It's a design from Mary Garry that Marie has modified. I love the colors and the personalization. It's finished perfectly. I've enjoyed exchanging with Marie over the past few years. Thank you for this special gift!
As suspected, my family did have supper ready when I arrived home tonight. We had Rice Krispie coated chicked, creamer potatoes (the little gold ones), and mixed vegetables. (That other thing on the plate is a roll with way too much butter on it!) The best part - it was all ready when I walked in the door!
Tomorrow is the start of basketball season. My daughter is a senior and will be the starting point guard this year. We put the following ad in the basketball program. You probably recognize Zeta and Maggie, our dogs. They are wearing green coonskin hats (my daughter plays for the "Pioneers", hence the coonskin hat!)
Life is good.
Another Year Older...
Here I am riding my "Black Beauty" on my second birthday. I loved that horse. Still have it; it's tucked in a crawl space under our steps!
I received some lovely gifts and will share pictures with you later tonight or tomorrow. We're celebrating tonight, but it's a surprise and I'm not supposed to know (on Saturday, I overheard my daughter secretly planning with her grandmother!) I told them we're going to have "leftovers" for dinner!
Enjoy your day - it's the last day of November!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Catching Up
Why does it get so crazy at this time of year? I can't really blame the holidays too much for my absence from this blog; my reasons are mostly work related. Some days are so busy that I just don't feel like being on the computer when I get home. But enough of that ... even though I've been absent from my blog, my needle and thread have still been busy!
I have quite a few people that I like to give gifts to, including my team at work (all 17 of them!) It would be quite expensive to buy gifts for all of these people; but I find that a handmade ornament is always well received!
As you can see, I've stitched quite a few of this design from Lilybet Designs called "Joy." I think I have this finishing method down pat now...lol. These were all stitched on miscellaneous fabric from my stash using DMC and Sampler Thread (Grape Leaf).
This second batch of ornaments is one of my favorite Mary Garry designs; you can find it in the 1998 JCS Ornament Magazine. I stitched these on miscellaneous fabric from my stash (mostly 32 ct lambswool) using DMC fibers (221, 420, 500.)
A great package was delivered yesterday - earlier this year I signed up for PIF from Karol on Rosebud's Stitching blog. She gifted me with more than just her stitching - a beautiful beaded fob, a beaded ornament (which I think Karol made), and two cross-stitch kits. But the pièce de résistance was this beautiful needleroll. The design is from Hands to Work and it can be found in the 2008 JCS Ornament magazine. Karol did a beautiful job stitching and finishing it. Thanks Karol!
Well, I have more to share, but I think I will save the rest for another post tomorrow. I hope my U.S. friends enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Wish you all a great weekend!
I have quite a few people that I like to give gifts to, including my team at work (all 17 of them!) It would be quite expensive to buy gifts for all of these people; but I find that a handmade ornament is always well received!
As you can see, I've stitched quite a few of this design from Lilybet Designs called "Joy." I think I have this finishing method down pat now...lol. These were all stitched on miscellaneous fabric from my stash using DMC and Sampler Thread (Grape Leaf).
This second batch of ornaments is one of my favorite Mary Garry designs; you can find it in the 1998 JCS Ornament Magazine. I stitched these on miscellaneous fabric from my stash (mostly 32 ct lambswool) using DMC fibers (221, 420, 500.)
A great package was delivered yesterday - earlier this year I signed up for PIF from Karol on Rosebud's Stitching blog. She gifted me with more than just her stitching - a beautiful beaded fob, a beaded ornament (which I think Karol made), and two cross-stitch kits. But the pièce de résistance was this beautiful needleroll. The design is from Hands to Work and it can be found in the 2008 JCS Ornament magazine. Karol did a beautiful job stitching and finishing it. Thanks Karol!
Well, I have more to share, but I think I will save the rest for another post tomorrow. I hope my U.S. friends enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Wish you all a great weekend!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
A Giveaway
I know, I know, I've been mostly AWOL...but I have to tell you about this great giveaway. Go to Linen Stitcher's blog to read more about it!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Another Memorable Exchange
Last night while watching Dancing With the Stars I finished the stitching for the ornament exchange that needs to be mailed in a few days. Now I just need to do the finishing. You'll have to wait for pictures.
Then I started another Mary Garry ornament (you know, like the finished ones I posted last Friday!) It's such a quick and easy design and I can stitch while watching TV and not worry about making a mistake.
But what's a post without a picture? So here's another memorable exchange, this time from Simone. I love this little Drawn Thread design (it was in a JCS magazine, but I'm not sure which issue.)
Simone has been quilting lately. Check out the lovely Friendship Sampler RR that she is participating in.
That's all I have for you today. I'm off to watch the "results show" for dancing...and of course, will be stitching!
Then I started another Mary Garry ornament (you know, like the finished ones I posted last Friday!) It's such a quick and easy design and I can stitch while watching TV and not worry about making a mistake.
But what's a post without a picture? So here's another memorable exchange, this time from Simone. I love this little Drawn Thread design (it was in a JCS magazine, but I'm not sure which issue.)
Simone has been quilting lately. Check out the lovely Friendship Sampler RR that she is participating in.
That's all I have for you today. I'm off to watch the "results show" for dancing...and of course, will be stitching!
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Another Gift
I've been so busy traveling for work lately, that sometimes I don't know if I am coming or going! I forgot to post about a gift that I received about two weeks ago.
Lelia, Stitches of Life, was one of the first bloggers that I reached out to when I discovered this vast new world of blogging. I was kind of hesitant at first, but she encouraged me on and well, here we are today!
Recently, the Needle Artisans of Northwest Indiana (NANI) celebrated Indiana State Day with a special project that was designed especially for the occasion. They created a box top insert and an Amulet bag using a Hardanger design. Lelia was telling me about the project and several stitching bloggers who are members of NANI blogged about the progress (some of them even finished the project!) Anyway, Lelia gifted me with the kit to complete my very own Indiana State Day project! I'm looking forward to stitching this; unfortunately it will have to wait until after the holidays are over. Thank you Lelia!
No new stitching to report; I'm working on an exchange that needs to be mailed in 10 days. While cleaning yesterday I decided to pack away some of the smalls I've received over the past few years. They get dusty sitting out in baskets. I think I'm going to leave just a few things out at a time and rotate them. Anyway, I thought it would be fun to "re-visit" some of these exchanges and see what the sender is up to these days! (Come on, go with me on this - maybe it will enable me to post a little more often...)
Today's Memorable Exchange...is a pinkeep I received from Laurie in Iowa!
The design is from Carriage House Samplings. She dated it and you can see that she sent it to me in 2006! That was the first year that I participated in exchanges! Laurie started blogging recently - please stop by and visit her at Corgi Cottage.
That's it for me today -- enjoy what's left of your weekend!
Lelia, Stitches of Life, was one of the first bloggers that I reached out to when I discovered this vast new world of blogging. I was kind of hesitant at first, but she encouraged me on and well, here we are today!
Recently, the Needle Artisans of Northwest Indiana (NANI) celebrated Indiana State Day with a special project that was designed especially for the occasion. They created a box top insert and an Amulet bag using a Hardanger design. Lelia was telling me about the project and several stitching bloggers who are members of NANI blogged about the progress (some of them even finished the project!) Anyway, Lelia gifted me with the kit to complete my very own Indiana State Day project! I'm looking forward to stitching this; unfortunately it will have to wait until after the holidays are over. Thank you Lelia!
No new stitching to report; I'm working on an exchange that needs to be mailed in 10 days. While cleaning yesterday I decided to pack away some of the smalls I've received over the past few years. They get dusty sitting out in baskets. I think I'm going to leave just a few things out at a time and rotate them. Anyway, I thought it would be fun to "re-visit" some of these exchanges and see what the sender is up to these days! (Come on, go with me on this - maybe it will enable me to post a little more often...)
Today's Memorable Exchange...is a pinkeep I received from Laurie in Iowa!
The design is from Carriage House Samplings. She dated it and you can see that she sent it to me in 2006! That was the first year that I participated in exchanges! Laurie started blogging recently - please stop by and visit her at Corgi Cottage.
That's it for me today -- enjoy what's left of your weekend!
Saturday, November 07, 2009
FTT Fall Seasonal Exchange
At the beginning of the year, a group of eight of us decided to do a seasonal exchange together; four stitchers from the USA and four stitchers from Germany. We rotated partners each season. Our year of seasonal exchanging is winding down.
For the Fall Seasonal Exchange, Brigitte was my partner. Yesterday I received her package and she also received mine. Our tastes in stitching are very similar! Brigitte stitched a Homespun Elegance design called "Delivering Harvest" and did a pillow finish. This was a perfect choice for me - do you know that I have stitched this design two or three times already but always for someone else! Now, I have one for myself. Brigitte sent other goodies too - two patterns (one of them from my wishlist - Friendship Pocket, Midsummer Night Designs), some linen fabric, and some unicef cards. It was a great exchange and I'm grateful to Brigitte for putting so much thought effort into this gift!
As I mentioned, Brigitte also received her exchange from me. It took me a long time to figure out what to stitch for her, but when I realized that she was a big fan of all Blackbird Designs everything came together. I stitched three different little Halloween ornaments from various BBD books. Many of you will probably recognize the stocking from their Halloween Stocking book, the other two are from their Trix or Treat book. I also sent a handtowel for her kitchen, some pins in various colors for pinkeep finishing, and a copy of the JCS ornament magazine (I know it is hard to find overseas!) Brigitte said that the package was just perfect, so I'm glad she is happy with it!
Did some rearranging on the pillow bench, pulled out some Fall/Thanksgiving themed pillows and other stitched items, some from exchanges.
I found this photo as I was pulling others over into blogger - it's my DD and her "big dog" Zeta; they are cuddling. Zeta is such a furry sweetheart!
Someone asked about the ornaments in my last post - the designer is Mary Garry and the pattern is in the 1998 JCS Ornament Magazine. I changed the colors up a little bit and am using DMC fibers.
Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
For the Fall Seasonal Exchange, Brigitte was my partner. Yesterday I received her package and she also received mine. Our tastes in stitching are very similar! Brigitte stitched a Homespun Elegance design called "Delivering Harvest" and did a pillow finish. This was a perfect choice for me - do you know that I have stitched this design two or three times already but always for someone else! Now, I have one for myself. Brigitte sent other goodies too - two patterns (one of them from my wishlist - Friendship Pocket, Midsummer Night Designs), some linen fabric, and some unicef cards. It was a great exchange and I'm grateful to Brigitte for putting so much thought effort into this gift!
As I mentioned, Brigitte also received her exchange from me. It took me a long time to figure out what to stitch for her, but when I realized that she was a big fan of all Blackbird Designs everything came together. I stitched three different little Halloween ornaments from various BBD books. Many of you will probably recognize the stocking from their Halloween Stocking book, the other two are from their Trix or Treat book. I also sent a handtowel for her kitchen, some pins in various colors for pinkeep finishing, and a copy of the JCS ornament magazine (I know it is hard to find overseas!) Brigitte said that the package was just perfect, so I'm glad she is happy with it!
Did some rearranging on the pillow bench, pulled out some Fall/Thanksgiving themed pillows and other stitched items, some from exchanges.
I found this photo as I was pulling others over into blogger - it's my DD and her "big dog" Zeta; they are cuddling. Zeta is such a furry sweetheart!
Someone asked about the ornaments in my last post - the designer is Mary Garry and the pattern is in the 1998 JCS Ornament Magazine. I changed the colors up a little bit and am using DMC fibers.
Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
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