Saturday, September 22, 2007

Crazy Exchange for Cynthia

I heard the good news today that Cynthia has received my little Crazy Exchange - this is a fun little group that runs differently from most of the other blogger exchanges.... and is always open to new members if you want to join... I sent this little fob to Cynthia, a group member who lives a mere 20-30 minutes away from me - I couldn't resist choosing my neighbor as my next exchange person! Since Autumn has just started here in the northern hemisphere, I chose this for her:


Fall Fob

Trail Creek Farm

Dirty Belfast Linen, GAST, Weeks Dye Works Floss


I spent a while today starting my return exchange for Susan, who sent me a sweet quilted needlebook for Crazy Exchange (see August 27, 2007 entry in my blog). Then I found time to do what I always do on Saturdays - add some more to the forest (And A Forest Grew). I was able to add a few smaller motifs and another good sized tree (maybe a peach or grapefruit tree?). I also think I may have found a motif or two on this tonight that I can add to the landscaping on Bine's RR :-) I am getting closer and closer now to that right side edge, which is the end of the sampler!

There have been a few questions of late asking how Angus is doing. He appears to continue to do well! He was able to eat a bit of dry kibble tonight (the other cats whine for it, so sometimes we give in and put a little out, despite the fact that the vet does not want Angus eating it - he adores it so much!!). We do try to keep that to an extreme minimum, but as a result, he is a happy cat right now. Here is he is resting, as usual, with his catnip bag nearby. He is right here by my computer just now as I took the photo.

Stitched on today: Started return exchange project for Susan (Crazy Exchange) and And A Forest Grew

20 comments:

Aussie Stitcher said...

The fob you made for Cynthia is so cute. AAFG is looking wonderful, love watching your progress on your wips. Glad that Angus is well, how cute he looks with his catnip.

Arthemise said...

That's a cute piece, with such cheerful colors.

mainely stitching said...

It wouldn't seem possible that Angus could look any better than he does now. :D Hard to believe what a sick little kitty he was!!

Your fob is adorable. So glad it arrived safely!! ;) AAFG also looks fabulous!

Sally said...

The fob is gorgeous Carol. I actually went and downloaded the chart for this and the other seasonal ones after seeing this:)

Anonymous said...

Lovely, lovely, lovely! :o)

Sherry said...

So glad to hear Angus is doing well. I'm sure your TLC was just the medicine he needed!

Loving AAFG. I have been working on mine. And I am thinking of joining the Crazy Exchange!

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad to hear Angus is doing ok. :)

That fob is just too cute. AAFG looks amazing - I really should get back to mine!

Carla said...

Cute fob! Love the fall colors :)
Glad to know Angus is doing well

stitcherw said...

Forest is looking great, and what a fun fob. The colors are perfect for this time of year (the trees here in MI are really beginning to turn also). Glad to hear that Angus continues to do well, he looks very comfy and happy in your picture.
Sue

Cheryl said...

Cute picture of Angus.
Love that fob!

Jenn said...

What perfect colors for fall Carol.

We have the same problem with misha. she can't eat cans of store bought cat food but, she HATES what we have to give her from the vet...so every once in a while we sneek her a store can. You have to keep them happy. :) Glad to see Angus and to hear he's doing well.

Leslie aka zoeandcooper said...

Great job on all your exchanges and WIPS. I love all the colors in the fob you stitched.

Glad to see Angus doing so well:)

Dani - tkdchick said...

That little fob is adorable and yoru forest is coming along fantastically

Amy said...

What a cute fob! And your AAFG is looking great! I hope to get back to mine next month. I'm so anxious to get it finished.

Dawn T. said...

Ooooh that is such a cute fob!

Katrina said...

such a cute fob Carol, another lovely exchange. AAFG sure has grown since I last checked out your progress on it :)

Kalu V said...

angus looks so cute! its good to hear he's feeling better :)

the Autumn fob its super cute

Michelle said...

The fob is beautiful! I love the colors. AAFG is really moving along and looking so amazing. Glad to hear (and see) that Angus is doing well. Such a cutie!

Deb said...

WooHooo!! The end of "Forest?" It's just amazing! I've loved seeing you work on it, Carol. I also think your little crazy fob is darling. Poor Angus...hope he continues to do well.
Hugs,
Deb

Stitching-by-Jean said...

Carol, Its been a while since I checked in on you, glad to see and read that Angus is doing so much better.. Can't get over how much you get stitched. I can't seem to rotate. "The Forest" is almost there, lovely..