Monday, November 02, 2009

Stunning Ornament from Tracy


I received the most fantastic treat in the mail today! I am the extrememly lucky recipient of this stunning, delicate and perfectly stitched little stocking ornament made by Tracy! I am over the moon with it and just cannot wait until I can display it in about a month... thank you so much for this fantastic treat! (This was for the Christmas Ornament Swap. run by BeckySC)...

And, I really need to say thank you to all of you who sent such kind words and condolences to Mike and I regarding the sudden passing of his father last week. I know I have not been around the blogs or stitching groups much at all lately. Life took such an unexpected turn for me in 2009. I have felt so detached from this world of stitching and stitching bloggers, and for a while I was so depressed over it that I pulled back even further. It warmed my heart more than any of you can imagine to know that so many of you took just a moment to let us know you care. Thank you - I cherish you. Even those who did not stop by, you are forever in my thoughts. {{HUGS}}

Stitching on: Stitching on a small gift, and mailed a PIF today too...

24 comments:

Kathy A. said...

Lovely lovely ornament from Tracey.
We have all missed you Carol. You have been such an inspiration to me. It seems strange not to read your blog very often. I hope you are well and will come back to us soon.

valerie said...

What a cute stocking ornie from Tracey! I've missed your blogging but I understand how a year can escape you due to so many bumps in the road. Hang in there...

CindyMae said...

That is simply gorgeous!!

Berit said...

Cute ornie--I love the askew "f".

Daffycat said...

Oooo, Carol, it is wonderful! Tracy did such a nice job on it.

***hugs***

Anonymous said...

What a super cute ornament - it looks like it is finished beautifully too - it will gorgeous on your tree.

Gabi said...

Ohhhh....that's a beauty. Lovely ornament.

CJ in OK ;-) said...

That little ornament is so sweet, Tracy did an amazing job on the finish too. So glad the bloggers were there for you and yours. CJ ok;-)

Kim B said...

What a great little ornie.

I hope you are all getting the support you need at such a difficult time.

Annemiek said...

What a wonderful ornament Carol. Tracy did a great job. I hope that 2010 will be a better year for you.

Carol R said...

A beautiful tiny stocking from Tracey - I don't think I would wait to display it!

Sorry to hear of your FILs passing.

staci said...

That is a charming stocking ornie :)

Hope to see some of your stitching soon !

Katrina said...

Pretty ornament! Love it.

I miss your posts about your regular stitching too. I always loved watching your progress, it was inspiring :-).

vitadolce63 said...

Adorable!!Very cute!
Vitadolce63

Sheila said...

Sorry to be so late in leaving my sympathies over the sad news about your FIL. (hugs)
I love the teeny stocking you received from Tracy - do you know who the designer is?

Unknown said...

Love the stocking ornament, beautifully done!

Glad you are back with us! So sorry about your loss...it is always sad to lose someone close to us! Memories keep them with us always!

HAPPY STITCHIN'
Terri

Deb said...

That ornament is just the prettiest thing - so dainty and beautifully stitched. I can imagine how absolutely thrilled you were to receive it. I hope that the rest of '09 and '10 will be much better years for you!

Alberta said...

I love Tracy's skinny stocking...so cute! Lucky you.

My condolences on your recent family loss. I know how fast stage 4 lung cancer moves...tomorrow will be 10 years since we lost Mom...and she didn't tell us how bad it was until she was hospitalized.

Stay well!

Andrea said...

A delightful ornament from Tracey.

I hope next year will bring better luck. You certainly deserve it.

Joke said...

Carol, I tried to mail you several times, mails keep getting back to me, undeliverable. Just want you to know I got the sad news about Mikes father and can imagine how sad you are.
The ornament is gorgeous!
Big hug from the Netherlands, miss you!

Susimac said...

Firstly I'm so sorry to hear about your FIL, My condolences to you and Mike.
Secondly, I know what you mean about pulling back from everyone and blogging - still doing that myself a little.

Thirdly love you ornie that you received its so gentile - beautiful

Hang in there my dear friend.

Hugs

Von said...

Such a delightful ornament from Tracy!

The road life takes us down is sometimes a windy, bumpy trail. I hope that the miles ahead are smooth and straight so you can regain your bearings. Sending along healing, loving thoughts.

Marie said...

Wow, your ornament from Tracy is fantastic. I too would be over the moon with this one, you are a lucky lady!

Okay, 2009 is almost over and with it will go all bad things! 2010 will rush in and flood you with good luck and happiness...I just feel it! :D

Brigitte said...

What a fantastic ornament you received. It's such a wonderful little thing.
I hope that you will soon immerge into the stitching and blogging world again.