Garden of Stitches
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Christmas Ornament for Becky
I'm afraid that with my lifestyle changes I ran late with the final Christmas Ornament for the Christmas Ornament Swap - this one was for Becky - she seemed to be pretty OK with my need to mail a little late - compounded by the unexpected early closing of the PO just before Fourth of July... sigh... but the ornament did reach her yesterday - whew!
A Spot of Christmas Ornament
Milady's Needle
Just Cross Stitch 2009 Christmas Ornament Preview Issue
36 ct Light Sand Edinburgh Linen, combo of Weeks Dye Works and DMC Floss
Made some color variations to floss and beads
Stitching on: Edgar's Halloween RR
Milady's Needle
Just Cross Stitch 2009 Christmas Ornament Preview Issue
36 ct Light Sand Edinburgh Linen, combo of Weeks Dye Works and DMC Floss
Made some color variations to floss and beads
Stitching on: Edgar's Halloween RR
Labels: Christmas Ornament Swap
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Christmas in July Exchange for Veronica
I heard from Veronica (cannot find her blog link for some reason now) today that she ahs received the HoE Christmas in July Exchange that I sent to her. Given my ridiculous work schedule for the past couple of months, I chose to send her one of the Christmas ornaments I had made for my basket of ornaments for friends - made sense, she is a friend ;-) I have already shown it in my blog before - it is Candy Wishes: Joy by Plum Pudding Needleart. And here are all the goodies I sent for her...
Happy Fourth to All!
Stitching on: Stitching on Edgar's Halloween RR
Labels: exchanges sent
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Christmas In July Exchange from Stacy
I received this HoE Christmas in July Exchange from Stacy today. She wrote that this was the first pinkeep she had ever made, but you sure cannot tell - it is absolutely perfect! I love this design by My Big Toe from the latest JCS issue, and now I don't have to stitch it for myself ;-) The rest of the goodies are also wonderful - pretty linen, some cute charms, SMF Candy Floss and some violet transfers. Thank you so much Stacy, it was a treat to receive from you.
And... another treat in the mail today! I received the rest of the Fourth of July Exchange from Julianne today - she had an ONS send me Where Stitching Leads by Chessie & Me (complete with hand-dyed linen) - and I adore it! She saw it on my wish list, and boy, am I overwhelmed and humbled by her generosity! Thank you so much Julianne!Also... Mike wants me to tell you all he is having a Fourth of July Sale at his
Online Store - Gingher 4" Sarahs and Freedoms are only $19.99, and Gingher 4" Robertas are now $18.99. He is also now selling electronic cigarette supplies, if anyone has any interest. He swears by these - he was a 2 pack a day smoker for more years than I even know, but he has been off cigarettes totally for over 9 weeks now using e-cigarettes. Anyhow, I am really proud of him (and thrilled he quit smoking!!) - maybe his store can help someone you love too??
Stitched on lately: Finished Christmas Ornament for Becky for Christmas Ornament Swap, and sent my HoE Christmas in July Exchange today
Labels: exchanges received
Saturday, June 27, 2009
4th of July Exchange from Julianne
I have received the most wonderful 4th of July Exchange from Julianne! 
Julianne stitched this gorgeous pincushion, which is filled with something fantastic, perhaps crushed shells, and I have already put this beauty to work! She nicely stitched and finished :-)
She also sent me all of these goodies - and apparently there is even still something on order coming from an ONS too! Oh my, Julianne, you have spoiled me! Those notecards are stunning! Thank you soooo much! The soap is delicious and fresh - I just love Crabtree & Evelyn!
Julianne stitched this gorgeous pincushion, which is filled with something fantastic, perhaps crushed shells, and I have already put this beauty to work! She nicely stitched and finished :-)
She also sent me all of these goodies - and apparently there is even still something on order coming from an ONS too! Oh my, Julianne, you have spoiled me! Those notecards are stunning! Thank you soooo much! The soap is delicious and fresh - I just love Crabtree & Evelyn!Labels: exchanges received
Thursday, June 25, 2009
4th of July Exchange for Marie
I heard from Marie yesterday that she has received my 4th of July Exchange for her. I wanted to stitch her something... different... but with my work schedule as it turned out to be again this month, I had to squeeze this in, so I ended up making a pinkeep. Fortunately, she told me she likes it - whew!!! Here it is:
Glory Pinkeep
SanMan Originals
32 ct Natural Belfast Linen, DMC Floss - changed colors from the charted pastels to traditional Independence Day Colors
... and the rest of her treats!
Glad you like it Marie! I received a lovely exchange from Julianne yesterday. It was too rainy to photograph it, so I think I will go try now while we have sun and post it tomorrow ;-)
Stitching on: HoE Christmas In July Exchange, and Christmas Ornament for Becky for Christmas Ornament Swap
... and the rest of her treats!
Glad you like it Marie! I received a lovely exchange from Julianne yesterday. It was too rainy to photograph it, so I think I will go try now while we have sun and post it tomorrow ;-)
Stitching on: HoE Christmas In July Exchange, and Christmas Ornament for Becky for Christmas Ornament Swap
Labels: exchanges sent
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Just Nan Exchange from Georgie
I received this sweet HoE Just Nan Exchange from Georgie a few days ago, and as I told Georgie, it has been raining absolute buckets here for about 10 days now. We have about two more days of it still ahead, but I did spot a little bit of daylight in the window when I got home tonight, so I grabbed the opportunity to take a snap! At last, I can share it! She stitched this teeny, tiny biscornu and made it into a fob for me. I cannot recall what chart she said she used :-( But, it is adorable! And she also sent some sweet smelling lilac & lavender soap too :-) Thank you, Georgie, for this lovely exchange!
Life remains hectic here... I am so far behind in blogging, stitching and email, that I am so lonely for my friends! But I understand that my virtual disappearance leads to not getting emails, so I will hang in there until I am free enough to be hanging back around with you again! In the meantime, dear ones, don't forget to pick up some quite excellent summer reading here:
Stitched on lately: Mailed out Fourth of July Exchange, starting Christmas in July Exchange and Christmas Ornament for Becky for the Christmas Ornament Swap
Labels: exchanges received
Friday, June 19, 2009
Frosty Friends Exchange from Outi
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This morning I received my Frosty Friends Exchange from Outi! This was the last exchange run on the SBEBB, and Outi needed some extra time to get hers to me - it was well worth the wait! She sent me this lovely M Designs needleroll with what she says are a few of her own modifications...
As well as all these amazing goodies!!!
Thank you so much Outi!
Also, my DH wants to thank everyone who bought Ginghers from him from his online store - he does still have the Robertas, Sarahs and Freedoms available at
Mike and Carol's Internet Store - thanks again, and do stop by often!!
Stitched on lately: Stitching on Fourth of July Exchange
This morning I received my Frosty Friends Exchange from Outi! This was the last exchange run on the SBEBB, and Outi needed some extra time to get hers to me - it was well worth the wait! She sent me this lovely M Designs needleroll with what she says are a few of her own modifications...
As well as all these amazing goodies!!!
Thank you so much Outi!Also, my DH wants to thank everyone who bought Ginghers from him from his online store - he does still have the Robertas, Sarahs and Freedoms available at
Mike and Carol's Internet Store - thanks again, and do stop by often!!
Stitched on lately: Stitching on Fourth of July Exchange
Labels: exchanges received
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Just Nan Exchange for Jennifer... and Gingher Roberta Scissors Blow Out Sale
I have heard from Jennifer that she has received the HoE Just Nan Exchange that I sent off to her... looking at it in her blog, it looks like my tiny little biscornu got a bit squished by the USPS... sigh... so sad! Here is how it looked before that!
Butterfly Bouquet Biscornu
Just Nan
28 ct Riviera Country French Linen, DMC Floss
... and the rest of the treats I sent to Jennifer - glad she liked my choices!!
Mike is having a sale on Gingher 4" Roberta scissors at his store site only, not on ebay for my blog readers only - $19.99 a pair, plus low shipping, depending on where you live... visit his store to get yours: Mike & Carol's Internet Store!!
Stitched on this week: nothing... too busy working!
Just Nan
28 ct Riviera Country French Linen, DMC Floss
... and the rest of the treats I sent to Jennifer - glad she liked my choices!!
Mike is having a sale on Gingher 4" Roberta scissors at his store site only, not on ebay for my blog readers only - $19.99 a pair, plus low shipping, depending on where you live... visit his store to get yours: Mike & Carol's Internet Store!!
Stitched on this week: nothing... too busy working!
Labels: exchanges sent, Gingher Scissors
Monday, May 25, 2009
A little birthday gift for Karen
I sent a birthday package a while back to my friend Karen - I figure she has received it by now, although I cannot seem to reach her through any of my email accounts lately. I realized I have stitch a great many items for her, but had not yet stitched her an initial fob. So, I did this year. I sent her other treats, but here is the fob:
Farmer's Alphabet "K" Fob
Prairie Schooler
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
I do hope Karen did receive her package and that all is well for her. I am sure I will hear from her at some point ;-)
Stitched on lately: Stitching on a Christmas Ornament for Amy for Christmas Ornament Swap, and stitching on HoE Just Nan Exchange
Prairie Schooler
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
I do hope Karen did receive her package and that all is well for her. I am sure I will hear from her at some point ;-)
Stitched on lately: Stitching on a Christmas Ornament for Amy for Christmas Ornament Swap, and stitching on HoE Just Nan Exchange
Labels: gifts given
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
SBBC Gift for Rachel
I heard from Rachel today that she has received my birthday parcel. I was her partner for this year in the SBBC (Stitching Bloggers Birthday Club). I chose to stitch a scissor pocket for her and to send her matching scissors to go with it - I changed the colors up as I did not have the called for fibers:
Bianca Scissor Pocket
The Cat's Whiskers Design Studio
32 ct White Belfast Linen, Caron Waterlilies in Hyacinth and Moss
...And the rest of her goodies. Glad you like it Rachel - I had great fun making it for you!!
My DH still has plenty 4" Sarah, Freedom and Roberta Ginghers available - if interested, details are available in the posting below this one - and many, many thanks to the very many of you who have purchased already! We cannot thank you enough! If you can think of anything else he should carry in his online store, let me know!
Stitched on lately: Started Christmas ornament for Amy for Christmas Ornament Swap
The Cat's Whiskers Design Studio
32 ct White Belfast Linen, Caron Waterlilies in Hyacinth and Moss
...And the rest of her goodies. Glad you like it Rachel - I had great fun making it for you!!
My DH still has plenty 4" Sarah, Freedom and Roberta Ginghers available - if interested, details are available in the posting below this one - and many, many thanks to the very many of you who have purchased already! We cannot thank you enough! If you can think of anything else he should carry in his online store, let me know!
Stitched on lately: Started Christmas ornament for Amy for Christmas Ornament Swap
Labels: exchanges sent
Friday, May 15, 2009
Awesome Retired Gingher Scissors - CHEAP!!
My DH has a nice stock right now of awesome retired Gingher 4" scissors available in his store... and they are nicely priced! Did you miss out on either of these when they were out in Joann Stores last year? No need at all to miss out now!
DH sells these for $22.99 a pair, but wants to offer you a special price of $21.99 for reading about them here in my blog ;-)
Available are:
Gingher 4" Freedom Scissors
Gingher 4" Sarah Scissors
He also still has the recently retired Gingher 4" Roberta Scissors available, same price
To obtain yours, simply visit his store at: Mike and Carol's Internet Store and use the shopping cart system - simple!
Thanks - we hope someone will find a treat there that they wanted ;-)
DH sells these for $22.99 a pair, but wants to offer you a special price of $21.99 for reading about them here in my blog ;-)
Available are:
To obtain yours, simply visit his store at: Mike and Carol's Internet Store and use the shopping cart system - simple!
Thanks - we hope someone will find a treat there that they wanted ;-)
Labels: Gingher Scissors
Monday, May 04, 2009
Birthday Gift for Katrina
I heard from Katrina today that my little birthday parcel for her finally has arrived in NZ. I sent her a few goodies, and the stitched part of her gift was:
Garden Alphabet "K" Fob
Prairie Schooler
32 ct Putty Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Happy Belated Birthday, Katrina!
Also... Mike wants you all to know that he is now down to his last two pair of Gingher 5" Roberta Scissors. These were retired some time ago, and unless he stumbles across more somewhere, this is it - so grab them now if you have been thinking about them: Mike and Carol's Internet Store :-)
Stitched on lately: Stitching on a gift
Prairie Schooler
32 ct Putty Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Happy Belated Birthday, Katrina!
Also... Mike wants you all to know that he is now down to his last two pair of Gingher 5" Roberta Scissors. These were retired some time ago, and unless he stumbles across more somewhere, this is it - so grab them now if you have been thinking about them: Mike and Carol's Internet Store :-)
Stitched on lately: Stitching on a gift
Labels: gifts given
Sunday, May 03, 2009
HoE Woodland Exchange for Maria, and a gift for a friend
I read today in the HoE II blog that Maria has received the HoE Woodland Exchange that I sent to her. I had a lot of fun making this - it is a tiny mattress pincushion, using a portion of LHN's Woodland Sampling chart...
Woodland Sampling Mattress Pincushion
Little House Needleworks
36 ct Flax Linen, DMC Floss
... And the rest of the goodies I chose to send to her - I hope she likes it!
I also got an email this morning that my old friend Brenda, who does not blog, has received a little gift that I sent to her too...
Garden Alphabet "B" Fob
Prairie Schooler
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched on this week: Started stitching a gift
Little House Needleworks
36 ct Flax Linen, DMC Floss
... And the rest of the goodies I chose to send to her - I hope she likes it!
I also got an email this morning that my old friend Brenda, who does not blog, has received a little gift that I sent to her too...
Prairie Schooler
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched on this week: Started stitching a gift
Labels: exchanges sent, gifts given
Friday, April 24, 2009
Woodland Exchange from Chris
I received this HoE Woodland Exchange from Chris - she stitched a pretty pinkeep for me, and also sent me a UK stitching mag, some Anchor Marlitt floss, some Jayne's Attic hand dyed evenweave, a little dog kit...and some Cadbury Eggs that just never made it into the photo ;-) Thanks Chris!
Stitched on lately: I just managed to finish my HoE Woodland Exchange late last night and will be mailing it today (the deadline day!)
Labels: exchanges received
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Autumn Exchange for Cathy
I heard from Cathy today that she has received my well-overdue Autumn Exchange - whew! I was quite late with getting this out due to my nutty work schedule of late. Autumn?? Well, it is autumn in Australia - weird stitching autumn in spring :-) I noticed everything I photograph on this windowsill is coming out looking quite crooked lately - must be me (has to be!) and my body angle?? Yikes!
Autumn Tree Pinkeep
The Trilogy
32 ct Natural Pearl Linen, WDW and GAST Floss, Buttons by The Trilogy
... And the rest of the goodies for Cathy - now to really start thinking about my upcoming Winter Exchange for her - I surely don't want to be late with that!!
Stitched on this week: Started HoE Woodland Walk Exchange
The Trilogy
32 ct Natural Pearl Linen, WDW and GAST Floss, Buttons by The Trilogy
... And the rest of the goodies for Cathy - now to really start thinking about my upcoming Winter Exchange for her - I surely don't want to be late with that!!
Stitched on this week: Started HoE Woodland Walk Exchange
Labels: exchanges sent
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Finished Terry's Halloween RR
I finished up Terry's Halloween RR tonight, just in time for the next mailing date, which is Tuesday. I apologize that my photos do not show her fabric off well - in real life, her Silkweaver belfast solo is very vibrant. I took this photo under lights in my finished basement without using my flash, and the end result is that her fabric looks gray/lavender rather than lilac/peach/gray... Anyhow, her RR was starting to look a lot like a Halloween neighborhood to me, with a resident witch, so I chose to continue that theme and stick with the same colors the other stitchers have been using (the design I originally planned to use was far too bright). So, I chose this:
Happy Halloween
Shepherd's Bush - in All Through The Year, 1996
Silkeaver 32 ct Solo Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Here is how Terry's RR is looking as of tonight - it goes off to Edgar in the morning. I sure hope Terry likes my addition - I had great fun stitching this little design.
Stitched on today: Finished Terry's Halloween RR
Shepherd's Bush - in All Through The Year, 1996
Silkeaver 32 ct Solo Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Here is how Terry's RR is looking as of tonight - it goes off to Edgar in the morning. I sure hope Terry likes my addition - I had great fun stitching this little design.
Stitched on today: Finished Terry's Halloween RR
Labels: Witching for Stitching RR
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Christmas Ornament from Amy
I received my final ornament for this round of the Christmas Ornament Swap today. This one is from Amy - the first one she sent to me was lost in the mail, never to surface at all. And Amy is so sweet, she chose to stitch me a second one, and it was so worth the wait! This is a Mary Garry design, and I believe it is from her Skating Party chart. So nice! Thank you sooo much Amy. This was great fun, and I am so happy I signed up for a second year in this swap. Now it is Amy's turn to receive next month and I am already dreaming up what I may stitch for her...
Stitched on this week: Still stitching on Terry's Halloween Round Robin
Labels: Christmas Ornament Swap
Friday, April 17, 2009
Christmas Ornament for Julianne
Julianne is the lucky recipient in the Christmas Ornament Swap this month, and she sent me a lovely email this morning to let me know that she has received my ornament for her. I really love how this one came out, and I am so glad that she likes it!
Cranberry Christmas Ornament
Prairie Schooler
JCS 2007 Christmas Ornament Issue
32 ct Putty Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched on this week: Started Terry's Halloween Round Robin - mailed Autumn Exchange to Cathy K. on 4/13/09
Prairie Schooler
JCS 2007 Christmas Ornament Issue
32 ct Putty Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched on this week: Started Terry's Halloween Round Robin - mailed Autumn Exchange to Cathy K. on 4/13/09
Labels: Christmas Ornament Swap
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Spring Exchange from Cathy K.
I received this lovely Spring Exchange from Cathy earlier this week, and just managed to take a photo so that I can share. I am not at all sure that Cathy is even receiving my emails right now (I have many email issues lately!!), and I really want to thank her for this pretty exchange. She stitched me this great pinkeep and the absolutely adorable little biscornu (Cathy, I really love tiny biscornus - thank you!!) - plus, as always, all these fabulous extras!! Thank you Cathy!!!! (My exchange for Cathy - Autumn as she is in Australia) is three weeks late, but finally leaving here tomorrow - whew!!).
Stitched on this week: Finished Christmas Ornament for Julianne for Christmas Ornament Swap (DH has to buy a mailer for it tomorrow, though), and finished Autumn Exchange for Cathy K.
Labels: exchanges received
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Belated Birthday Gift for Joan
Joan has let me know a few days ago that she received my little birthday gift for her - late, late, late - I am so late with everything these days. I noticed last night that now that the baseball season has started up again, I actually find myself stitching! I cannot read or do office paperwork during games... but stitching works! Maybe I will catch up soon??
Farmer's Alphabet J Fob
Prairie Schooler
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched on this week: Stitched on Christmas Ornament for Julianne for Christmas Ornament Swap, and stitched on Autumn Exchange for Cathy K.
Prairie Schooler
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched on this week: Stitched on Christmas Ornament for Julianne for Christmas Ornament Swap, and stitched on Autumn Exchange for Cathy K.
Labels: gifts given
Sunday, April 05, 2009
Biscornu Exchange for Cari
I heard late last night that Cari has received the HoE Biscornu Exchange that I sent to her. I was not in this exchange, but was the coordinator. Cari's sender disappeared from the blogosphere and Cari never received an exchange, so I put one together for her.
Love Biscornu
Debbie Draper Designs
28 ct Light Mocha Cashel Linen, Valdani Floss in Waterlilies
...And here is the rest of the stuff I was able to gather up for her... glad you like it Cari, and yes, the Valdani floss is excellent to stitch with!
Stitched on this week: Finished a gift for a friend
Debbie Draper Designs
28 ct Light Mocha Cashel Linen, Valdani Floss in Waterlilies
...And here is the rest of the stuff I was able to gather up for her... glad you like it Cari, and yes, the Valdani floss is excellent to stitch with!
Stitched on this week: Finished a gift for a friend
Labels: exchanges sent
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Gorgeous Drawn Thread Exchange from Brigitte
Oh my gosh! I was so spoiled by Brigitte! This most amazing exchange arrived safe and sound today, and I am over the moon! She stitched this gorgeous pocket for me using parts of Sunflower Bell Pull, and I assure you that my photos do not do this any justice! It is prefectly stitched and finished... what a treat!
Plus... wow, two generous cuts of belfast linen, a chart I have long wanted off of my wish list, a yummy chocolate bar that DH took (but I shall break off a chunk for me) and some lovely notecards!
Oh Brigitte, you spoiled me beyond belief. I cannot wait for our next exchange!
Plus... wow, two generous cuts of belfast linen, a chart I have long wanted off of my wish list, a yummy chocolate bar that DH took (but I shall break off a chunk for me) and some lovely notecards!Oh Brigitte, you spoiled me beyond belief. I cannot wait for our next exchange!
Labels: exchanges received
Friday, March 27, 2009
Christmas Ornament for Jill
Jill is the lucky recipient for the ornaments in March for the Christmas Ornament Swap, and she has let me know that the one I sent to her has arrived safe and sound. I decided to stitch this one for her:
Candy Cane Wishes: Noel Ornament
Plum Pudding Needleart
28 ct Cafe Mocha Country French Linen, DMC Floss
Jill has already received a couple of other really beautiful ornaments, and I hope she enjoys receiving them this month as much as I enjoyed receiving mine last month.
Stitched on this week: Stitched a replacement for the HoE Biscornu Exchange (original stitcher disappeared) **Mailed HoE Biscornu Exchange (replacement) today
Plum Pudding Needleart
28 ct Cafe Mocha Country French Linen, DMC Floss
Jill has already received a couple of other really beautiful ornaments, and I hope she enjoys receiving them this month as much as I enjoyed receiving mine last month.
Stitched on this week: Stitched a replacement for the HoE Biscornu Exchange (original stitcher disappeared) **Mailed HoE Biscornu Exchange (replacement) today
Labels: Christmas Ornament Swap
Friday, March 20, 2009
Winter Quaker Exchanges
Two blog entries in one week... maybe things are looking up for me again? I am sure trying, at least ;-)
I sent off and received for the HoE Winter Quaker Exchange this past week, and wanted to share them...
Quaker Christmas Smalls Ornament
Milady's Needle
36 ct Flax Linen, Crescent Colours Floss (my own conversion to Bandana, Cupid, Sassy Brass, Balsam Fir and Milady's Teal)
...And my little goodies for her too... glad you like it Shay - it was a treat to stitch for you again ;-)
I had also sent a birthday gift to dear Anne at the very start of February, but it only just arrived in Melbourne a few days ago... but at least it arrived safely. Here is the stitched part of what I sent to her.. happy belated bday, Anne!
Garden Alphabet "A" Floss Ring Tag
Prairie Schooler
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched on this week: Started Christmas Ornament for Jill for Christmas Ornament Swap
I sent off and received for the HoE Winter Quaker Exchange this past week, and wanted to share them...
I received this really cute quaker snowman ornament from Ellen (oops, sorry - her blog is still empty!). I just love it, and cannot wait to put it on the tree this Christmas. So nicely stitched up and assembled too. She also sent some goodies - a beautiful skein of ThreadWorx floss, a magnetic needle case and a pad and pen for my purse... but I already stashed those away. Thank you so much Ellen, I love it all!
Also, Shay let me know that she received the HoE Winter Quaker Exchange that I put together for her too. Like Ellen, I also chose to make a Christmas ornament for this exchange.
Milady's Needle
36 ct Flax Linen, Crescent Colours Floss (my own conversion to Bandana, Cupid, Sassy Brass, Balsam Fir and Milady's Teal)
...And my little goodies for her too... glad you like it Shay - it was a treat to stitch for you again ;-)
I had also sent a birthday gift to dear Anne at the very start of February, but it only just arrived in Melbourne a few days ago... but at least it arrived safely. Here is the stitched part of what I sent to her.. happy belated bday, Anne!
Prairie Schooler
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched on this week: Started Christmas Ornament for Jill for Christmas Ornament Swap
Labels: exchanges received, exchanges sent, gifts given
Monday, March 16, 2009
Drawn Thread Exchange for Kerstin
I know... I am still pretty much the "missing blogger" right now... we were away over the weekend in Buffalo, NY for DH's cousin's wedding - a very fun time (I love the paternal side of his family so much!), but our flights coming back were both delayed and we got in well after midnight. After a long day at work today, I am just beginning to catch up. I have a couple of exchanges to share, but for today, I will start with this one. I got an email on my phone from Kerstin while I was in the airport, letting me know my Drawn Thread Exchange for her arrived safe and sound in Germany - after looking through all of my charts, this one just called to me the loudest... yep, another early Christmas ornament!!!. 
Home For the Holidays Christmas Ornament
The Drawn Thread
36 ct Flax Linen, DMC and Weeks Dye Works Floss
... And the rest of the goodies for the exchange. Glad you liked it, Kerstin! And fun meeting you too ;-)
Stitched on this week: Finished HoE Winter Quaker Exchange, but mostly was just travelling...
The Drawn Thread
36 ct Flax Linen, DMC and Weeks Dye Works Floss
... And the rest of the goodies for the exchange. Glad you liked it, Kerstin! And fun meeting you too ;-)
Stitched on this week: Finished HoE Winter Quaker Exchange, but mostly was just travelling...
Labels: exchanges sent
Monday, March 09, 2009
More ornaments!
Two more lovely ornaments arrived this past week! I feel so spoiled!
I received this beauty from Carolyn - I love the red in it. Carolyn writes that this is called Christmas Redwork Ornament by Historic Stitches. I love it!
And from Vonna... oh my gosh, a Mary Garry ornament. Vonna does know how much I love MG - thank you Vonna - this is gorgeous!!
I will surely love these forever :-)
Stitched on this week: Finished Drawn Thread Exchange and started HoE Winter Quaker Exchange **Mailing DT exchange today, as soon as the snow slows down enough to get to the PO ;-)
I received this beauty from Carolyn - I love the red in it. Carolyn writes that this is called Christmas Redwork Ornament by Historic Stitches. I love it!
And from Vonna... oh my gosh, a Mary Garry ornament. Vonna does know how much I love MG - thank you Vonna - this is gorgeous!!
I will surely love these forever :-)
Stitched on this week: Finished Drawn Thread Exchange and started HoE Winter Quaker Exchange **Mailing DT exchange today, as soon as the snow slows down enough to get to the PO ;-)
Labels: Christmas Ornament Swap
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Late Birthday Gift for BeckySC
Why did it take me something like forever to stitch this ornament? What is up with me lately? Everything is taking me forever - especially these bees! BeckySC has sent me a sweet email this week to let me know that my rather late birthday gift for her has been received. Yep, another Christmas ornament, well after Christmas! With Becky's love of bees, I just could not resist this one! A very simple design, so I finished it simply...
Bee Merry Ornament
Barbara Ana Designs in 2008 Christmas SAL Book
Wichelt 32 ct Silvery Moon Linen, DMC Floss and DMC Color Variations
Stitched on this week: Started Drawn Thread Exchange
Barbara Ana Designs in 2008 Christmas SAL Book
Wichelt 32 ct Silvery Moon Linen, DMC Floss and DMC Color Variations
Stitched on this week: Started Drawn Thread Exchange
Labels: gifts given
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Finished Hannah's Halloween RR
Last night I was able to stitch up Hannah's Halloween Round Robin - which should have been stitched and mailed by Feb 24th... four days late... She did not specify Prairie Schooler designs, just Halloween designs. But I noticed everyone else had been using little PS motifs and I thought they looked good, nicely balanced. And her colors matched so well this way, so I added the little jack-o-lantern from Pumpkin Patch. I hope Hannah likes it. I will mail this to Edgar tomorrow (unless the snowstorm they are forecasting is as bad as they say it might be - if so, it will go out on Tuesday).
Goal Review Time:
February Goals:
1. Continue to stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow - yes
2. Start a unique project that I haved planned - no, I haven't quite figured out my starting point
3. Stitch and send Hannah's Halloween RR to Edgar - yes, finished and ready to mail
4. Stitch some Christmas ornaments - yes, one
5. Stitch some gifts - yes, I stitched some gifts
6. Start working on Autumn Exchange for Cathy K. - no, not yet
March Goals:
1. Continue to stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
2. Start a unique project that I have planned
3. Stitch some Christmas ornaments
4. Stitch some gifts
5. Stitch and send Autumn Exchange to Cathy K.
6. Stitch and send HoE Winter Quaker Exchange by 3/12
7. Stitch and send a Christmas ornament to Jill for the Christmas Ornament Swap
8. Stitch and send Drawn Thread Exchange by 3/16
Labels: monthly goals, Witching for Stitching RR
Saturday, February 28, 2009
More beautiful ornaments
My happy month as the receiver in the Christmas Ornament Swap continues! Heck, February has been just awful for me.... sooooo much of it related to this horrible economy and my being a provider for state insurance... well, so stressful, to say the least... my stitching pals have been the bright light in my dark month!
I will cherish these forever!
...This one is from BeckySC....
...This one is from Staci....
...And this one is from Edgar...
Aren't I just amazingly lucky??!!! Wow!!
KarenV - got your emails :-) I will reply, just so swamped with the other issue right now - not sure why my ISP is blocking you, but I doublechecked and you are on my safe sender list... sigh.... always great to hear from you!
Stitched on this week: Finally finished a gift for a friend, and started Hannah's Halloween RR (plan to finish tonight) **Mailed said gift today
I will cherish these forever!
...This one is from BeckySC....
...This one is from Staci....
...And this one is from Edgar...
Aren't I just amazingly lucky??!!! Wow!!
KarenV - got your emails :-) I will reply, just so swamped with the other issue right now - not sure why my ISP is blocking you, but I doublechecked and you are on my safe sender list... sigh.... always great to hear from you!
Stitched on this week: Finally finished a gift for a friend, and started Hannah's Halloween RR (plan to finish tonight) **Mailed said gift today
Labels: Christmas Ornament Swap
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Stunning Ornament from Jill
I received this stunning ornament from Jill yesterday for the Christmas Ornament Swap. I just adore it. I believe she wrote that the designer is gazette94 and she did not know what fabric this one. Looks like mulberry to me, which is one of my favorites. I just love this delicate ornament, which is, of course, absolutely perfectly stitched and finished by Jill. I surely will treasure this forever, thank you Jill!
I also heard today that KarenV has received the wee birthday gift I put together for her. I was rather disappointed in how this one turned out. My eyes have been so tired and blurry, and I wish I had pressed the fabric better at finishing time :-( I hope Karen will do so with a low setting. Should work out better... I am sorry Karen! I totally missed that with my tired eyes!
The Workbasket
Lakeside Linens 36 ct Pearled Barley Linen, Valdani Floss - Spring Leaves
Stitched on past couple of days: Started a gift
*Thanks for the concern from several about my eyes! I have an appts coming up in about a week. I think I just need a stronger prescription. My last was about two years ago
Labels: Christmas Ornament Swap, gifts given
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Some Exchanges to Share
Over the past few days, I received an exchange and one of mine was received... both involving, as serendipity would have it, myself and Karen K.... The first is the one I received from Karen and is for the HoE Valentine's Day Exchange.
She stitched me this really lovely pinkeep using a Lizzie Kate chart...
... and she utterly spoiled me with all of these goodies! Karen is such a great friend. Thank you so much!
The exchange that I ended up sending to her was for the SBEBB Frosty Friends Exchange (which was fun, because she does not get a whole lot of snow in Australia - though she is in the mountains and does, at least, get a little in June/July!) - I made her a very early Christmas ornament...
Snow Ornament
The Drawn Thread
Wichelt 32 ct Silvery Moon Linen, DMC Floss
...And the rest of the goodies I sent to her!
Stitched on this week: Finally finished a gift **Mailed said gift today
She stitched me this really lovely pinkeep using a Lizzie Kate chart...
... and she utterly spoiled me with all of these goodies! Karen is such a great friend. Thank you so much!
The exchange that I ended up sending to her was for the SBEBB Frosty Friends Exchange (which was fun, because she does not get a whole lot of snow in Australia - though she is in the mountains and does, at least, get a little in June/July!) - I made her a very early Christmas ornament...
The Drawn Thread
Wichelt 32 ct Silvery Moon Linen, DMC Floss
...And the rest of the goodies I sent to her!
Stitched on this week: Finally finished a gift **Mailed said gift today
Labels: exchanges received, exchanges sent
Saturday, February 14, 2009
More Ornaments :-)
I was such a lucky girl this week! I received two more ornaments from the Christmas Ornament Swap - and I love them, of course! I feel so detached and maybe even estranged from the stitching blogger community, but have decided to get more focused again. Unfortunately, focusing is exactly the issue. My right eye is way off and I realized while trying to read last night that it is why I am so exhausted and cannot accomplish my stitching! I covered my left eye, and not one letter was clear on the page with my right. OK, gonna make that eye appointment today! I am overdue for an exam anyhow!
So, about those pretty ornaments...
I received this sweetie from Cathy - it is a Val's Stuff design, and I think she said it was in one of the recent JCS ornament preview issues. So perfectly stitched and finished - and will look awesome on my tree!
Also, Joan stitched up this Glory Bee ornament for me - one of my favorites! I have this same one from dear Veronica too, so now my tree can say Merry Christmas on two sides ;-) Joan finished it with an entirely beaded hanger, which is stunning! I think you can see just a touch of it in the photo, but I could not get it to stand up for the camera.
Thank you both soooo much! I will surely always cherish these!
Hoping everyone is well!
Stitched on this week: Stitching on a bday gift that will be quite late for someone... hope to work on it more today!
So, about those pretty ornaments...
I received this sweetie from Cathy - it is a Val's Stuff design, and I think she said it was in one of the recent JCS ornament preview issues. So perfectly stitched and finished - and will look awesome on my tree!
Also, Joan stitched up this Glory Bee ornament for me - one of my favorites! I have this same one from dear Veronica too, so now my tree can say Merry Christmas on two sides ;-) Joan finished it with an entirely beaded hanger, which is stunning! I think you can see just a touch of it in the photo, but I could not get it to stand up for the camera.Thank you both soooo much! I will surely always cherish these!
Hoping everyone is well!
Stitched on this week: Stitching on a bday gift that will be quite late for someone... hope to work on it more today!
Labels: Christmas Ornament Swap
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Christmas Ornament from Julianne
I am participating in a private Christmas Ornament Swap with several other US stitchers, and this month is my month to receive. I received my first ornament a couple of days ago from the lovely Julianne - she stitched me this wonderful Prairie Schooler Santa. I just love it, thank you so much Julianne!!
Stitched on this week: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow, and started a gift today
Labels: Christmas Ornament Swap
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Blackbird Designs Exchange for Brigitte
Brigitte has received the SBEBB Blackbird Designs exchange that I sent to her. I could not resist this design - I was hoping she would not mind a very early Christmas ornament for the exchange. She assured me it was absolutely fine with her. Whew! I have wanted to stitch this forever now, so I was glad to have the perfect opportunity to do so.
Christmas Ornament 2004
Blackbird Designs
2004 Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue
Lakeside Linens 36 ct Meadow Rue Linen, GAST Floss
... And the rest of the goodies I chose for her. I haven't had a chance to reply to your email yet, Brigitte, but I did get it when I arrived at work this morning. You are very welcome, and I am so glad you enjoyed the exchange.
I received a plethora of emails asking if I am OK since I have not been blogging daily. Thanks for the concern, and I am truly OK. Just very busy and not so very hot to blog every night, that is all. Work is busy and I am struggling to get creative there in order to face cutbacks due to the poor economy... I have been reading a lot more and stitching a bit less... and well, just a little tired ;-) But all is fine, thanks!! Guess my style in 2009 is going to be a bit different, at least for now...
Stitched on this week: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow and stitched a gift **Mailed SBEBB Frosty Friends Exchange on Monday, and mailed a gift today
Blackbird Designs
2004 Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue
Lakeside Linens 36 ct Meadow Rue Linen, GAST Floss
... And the rest of the goodies I chose for her. I haven't had a chance to reply to your email yet, Brigitte, but I did get it when I arrived at work this morning. You are very welcome, and I am so glad you enjoyed the exchange.
I received a plethora of emails asking if I am OK since I have not been blogging daily. Thanks for the concern, and I am truly OK. Just very busy and not so very hot to blog every night, that is all. Work is busy and I am struggling to get creative there in order to face cutbacks due to the poor economy... I have been reading a lot more and stitching a bit less... and well, just a little tired ;-) But all is fine, thanks!! Guess my style in 2009 is going to be a bit different, at least for now...
Stitched on this week: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow and stitched a gift **Mailed SBEBB Frosty Friends Exchange on Monday, and mailed a gift today
Labels: exchanges sent
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Just Goals
Not a lot to share today - busily worked all weekend on the last SBEBB Exchange... sure going to miss that board now... however, it is goal review time...
January Goals:
1. Continue to stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow - yes
2. Stitch some Christmas ornaments - yes, I stitched one
3. Stitch some gifts - yes, I stitched two gifts this month
4. Finish Nicole's NRR and send it home to her - yes, and it is back home with Nicole now
5. Stitch Vonna's Halloween RR and send it to Edgar - yes, and Edgar has received it
6. Stitch and send Christmas ornament to Cathy B. for Christmas Ornament Swap - yes, and Cathy has received it
7. Stitch and send SBEBB Blackbird Designs Exchange by 1/16 - yes, and am just waiting to hear that it has been received
8. Stitch and send HoE Lizzie Kate Exchange by 1/19 - yes, and Sadie has received it
9. Stitch and send HoE Valentine's Day Exchange by 1/24 - yes, and Karen D. has received it
10. Stitch and send SBEBB Frosty Friends Exchange by 1/31 - not quite - I actually just finished it tonight and will mail it tomorrow
February Goals:
1. Continue to stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
2. Start a unique project that I haved planned
3. Stitch and send Hannah's Halloween RR to Edgar
4. Stitch some Christmas ornaments
5. Stitch some gifts
6. Start working on Autumn Exchange for Cathy K.
Stitched on this weekend: Stitched SBEBB Frosty Friends Exchange
January Goals:
1. Continue to stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow - yes
2. Stitch some Christmas ornaments - yes, I stitched one
3. Stitch some gifts - yes, I stitched two gifts this month
4. Finish Nicole's NRR and send it home to her - yes, and it is back home with Nicole now
5. Stitch Vonna's Halloween RR and send it to Edgar - yes, and Edgar has received it
6. Stitch and send Christmas ornament to Cathy B. for Christmas Ornament Swap - yes, and Cathy has received it
7. Stitch and send SBEBB Blackbird Designs Exchange by 1/16 - yes, and am just waiting to hear that it has been received
8. Stitch and send HoE Lizzie Kate Exchange by 1/19 - yes, and Sadie has received it
9. Stitch and send HoE Valentine's Day Exchange by 1/24 - yes, and Karen D. has received it
10. Stitch and send SBEBB Frosty Friends Exchange by 1/31 - not quite - I actually just finished it tonight and will mail it tomorrow
February Goals:
1. Continue to stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
2. Start a unique project that I haved planned
3. Stitch and send Hannah's Halloween RR to Edgar
4. Stitch some Christmas ornaments
5. Stitch some gifts
6. Start working on Autumn Exchange for Cathy K.
Stitched on this weekend: Stitched SBEBB Frosty Friends Exchange
Labels: monthly goals
Friday, January 30, 2009
My Other Neighborhood Came Home!
My Hello Neighbor Group One Round Robin came home today :-) I think it is so sweet! I really want to thank Marie, Deb, Leslie, Wendy, Karen, Bine, Glenna and Nicole so much for their lovely work on my sampler. I do love it! My instruction letter disappeared somewhere along the way, but those who did not have it were somehow able to still figure out what I like. I cannot recall the fabric color, though, without that letter. I kind of think it was Silkweaver 40 ct Sandcastle Newcastle linen. I just love these RR's on 40ct- they come out so delicate! I think I will just frame it as is with maybe a double mat... hmm... cannot afford framing right now with the big cut to my income now (Medicaid is cutting mental health services in the state where I work), but someday I hope to get it all framed up and will show it to you ;-)
I figured I would also show the little bits of work I have put in on HOHRH in the last couple of days. I am interested in stitching, yet find myself to be so tired lately when I start, so I don't get too far and then just end up reading for a while instead. That simply must get better soon!
Oh! Before I forget! A while back I started putting together a blog of stitching blogs - I never advertised it or anything and have been a bit too busy to work on it. Somehow I am now getting 10-12 requests a day to be added to it! Oh gosh - where are people finding this? LOL! I shall try to find a gap of time soon to add the requests, as I am sure some are wondering why I have not done so yet... sorry!
Stitched on today: Stitched on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Valentine's Day Exchange for Karen
I saw today that Karen has received the HoE Valentine's Day Exchange that I stitched up for her...
Love Birds Floss Ring Tag
The Sampler Girl
36 ct Light Sand Edinburgh Linen, Crescent Colours Floss (my choice of colors)
... and the rest of the goodies I sent to her... she seemed happy with my choices, yay! Have a great Valentine's Day, Karen!
Stitched on yesterday and today: Stitched on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
The Sampler Girl
36 ct Light Sand Edinburgh Linen, Crescent Colours Floss (my choice of colors)
... and the rest of the goodies I sent to her... she seemed happy with my choices, yay! Have a great Valentine's Day, Karen!
Stitched on yesterday and today: Stitched on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Labels: exchanges sent
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Starting House 11
It's not much yet, but tonight I decided to start House 11 on HOHRH. All of the lovely comments and encouragement you gave me in yesterday's post for finishing House 9 motivated me ;-)
I remain so distant from blogging - well, reading and commenting in other blogs, that is. A huge work project I have been working on for... well, forever.... was to have happened tomorrow. But... a sizeable snow storm is moving in during the morning commute tomorrow (our first in a while, what great timing...), so it was cancelled and delayed until probably March. I should feel relieved, but I just hate delays and feel more stressed. However, since I have more time now to stress and worry, I figure I shall try to channel some of it away and catch up on blogs again soon... grrr...wish my big meeting were just over tomorrow instead. Gotta just love winter in New England!
Stitched on today: Stitched on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Labels: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Monday, January 26, 2009
I Did It!
Yay! I finished House 9 tonight ~ 10 down, and 2 to go now. Well, except I still need to do the personalization in House 1.... but, so glad to finish another one!
Stitched on today: Stitched on Houses of Hawk Run Holloww **Mailed HoE Valentine's Day Exchange today
Stitched on this weekend: Finished HoE Valentine's Day Exchange **Mailed Christmas ornament to Cathy for the Christmas Ornament Swap on Saturday
Labels: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Friday, January 23, 2009
Lizzie Kate Exchange from Laurie
I just received this wonderful HoE Lizzie Kate Exchange from Laurie today. She says it is her first box finish - yet is so perfectly done! And it is lined inside, upper and lower, with the cutest snowman fabric too. Plus wonderful goodies. I just love it! Thank you Laurie!!
Stitched on today: Started HoE Valentine's Day Exchange (yep, I am running late!)
Labels: exchanges received
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Of course it is back...
Of course HOHRH came back out. With my goal to finish it this year, and not the end of the year, but more like... soon... it had to come back out. But I hesitate to admit just how many hours it took tonight to do just this much!
Stitched on today: Stitched on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow **Mailed Nicole's Neighborhood Round Robin home today
Labels: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Finished Nicole's Neighborhood
Yay, I finished it! Unbelievably, this wraps up my involvement in the Hello Neighbor Group One RR now too! Group Three finished a few months ago. That was fun! I hope Nicole likes her RR... I sure do!
Part of My Country House
Elizabeth's Designs
40 ct Ivory Linen, DMC, GAST and CC Floss
And, in slightly better lighting and definitely needing a press (which I shall leave for Nicole to do), here is her RR in its entirety! She blocked out 10 instead of 9 squares, so I look forward to seeing how she will finish this off! DH will mail it to her tomorrow. She lives about 30-40 minutes from me, so I am sure she will receive it very soon now ;-)
Stitched on today: Finished Nicole's Neighborhood Round Robin
Elizabeth's Designs
40 ct Ivory Linen, DMC, GAST and CC Floss
And, in slightly better lighting and definitely needing a press (which I shall leave for Nicole to do), here is her RR in its entirety! She blocked out 10 instead of 9 squares, so I look forward to seeing how she will finish this off! DH will mail it to her tomorrow. She lives about 30-40 minutes from me, so I am sure she will receive it very soon now ;-)
Stitched on today: Finished Nicole's Neighborhood Round Robin
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Trees
In my fantasies, I had a lot more time to stitch tonight than I actually did have. At least I managed to start the trees on Nicole's neighborhood. The good news is, there is not a ton more to do, so I should be able to mail this home to her by the weekend ;-) Yes, to whoever asked, this is an Elizabeth's Designs design...
Stitched on today: Stitched on Nicole's Neighborhood Round Robin **Mailed SBEBB Blackbird Designs Exchange today
Monday, January 19, 2009
A little more of Nicole's House
I stitched away again tonight on Nicole's Neighborhood Round Robin. I know she really wants to get this home soon... so I am giving it my best ;-)
Stitched on today: Stitched on Nicole's Neighborhood Round Robin
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Started Nicole's Neighborhood RR
I was able to start Nicole's Neighborhood Round Robin today. It was caught in the post from Australia to my house for several long weeks, but since it arrived around New Year's Eve, I have been trying to plot something to stitch. I am working on the upper right corner now. This is my last one to stitch. I cannot believe the lengthy neighborhood RR's are finally ending now. I think Nicole's is lovely and so delicate too. I put a photo of the whole piece, as I don't think Nicole has had a peek at her RR in quite a while now!
We got another dumping of snow today... super fluffy, but looks like about another foot of snow :-(
My prayers go out right now to Willis McGahee (spelling?) of the Baltimore Ravens. I just saw the horrible, neck snapping hit he took in the AFC play off game. Ouch! Good to see him being able to talk and move his limbs, but still, the poor man is in a lot of pain.
Stitched on today: Started Nicole's Neighborhood RR
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Blackbird Designs Exchange from Su
I received my Blackbird Designs Exchange from Su today. I was tickled to see her return address on the envelope, as I love Su's work so much. This one did not disappoint, of course! She stitched this sweet little fob for me. It is so fabulous with the wee little buttons and the over one stitching. I just love over one stitching. And all of the goodies are just so sweet! I recognize the little "S" notecard... I sent her those in an exchange last year ;-) Thank you so much Su - I love it all!
And, whew! I even finished my own Blackbird Designs Exchange today too!
Stitched on today: Finished SBEBB Blackbird Designs Exchange
Labels: exchanges received
Friday, January 16, 2009
Lizzie Kate Exchange for Sadie
Tonight I finally have some photos to share again :-)
I heard from Sadie today that she received the HoE Lizzie Kate Exchange that I sent to her...
January Blocks Scissor Fob
Lizzie Kate
28 ct Vintage Country Mocha Cashel Linen, DMC Floss, WDW Floss, GAST Floss
... And the rest of my goodies for her... Glad you like it Sadie. I had no idea you did not have a good pair of embroidery scissors, and am thrilled to have resolved that for you!
Stitched on today: Stitched on SBEBB Blackbird Designs Exchange (should have been mailed today, but running a little late - thankfully, I have a very sweet partner and I am sure she will not mind)
I heard from Sadie today that she received the HoE Lizzie Kate Exchange that I sent to her...
Lizzie Kate
28 ct Vintage Country Mocha Cashel Linen, DMC Floss, WDW Floss, GAST Floss
... And the rest of my goodies for her... Glad you like it Sadie. I had no idea you did not have a good pair of embroidery scissors, and am thrilled to have resolved that for you!
Stitched on today: Stitched on SBEBB Blackbird Designs Exchange (should have been mailed today, but running a little late - thankfully, I have a very sweet partner and I am sure she will not mind)
Labels: exchanges sent
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Gingher News
I cannot show what I stitched on tonight, but DH did ask me to let you all know that if you are interested in Gingher scissors, here is important info - Gingher has already discontinued the Roberta scissors... and, here is a surprise - they discontinued the Cheetah scissors too (says his wholesaler, who is generally right)... he has 4 pair of 4" Cheetahs left and has plenty of the Robertas, as well as some Biancas still at Our Internet Store. Get yours before they are gone!
Stitched on today: Stitched on SBEBB Blackbird Designs Exchange
Stitched on today: Stitched on SBEBB Blackbird Designs Exchange
Labels: no tag
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Hello, and Thank You
I am popping in today to say two things -
1) Hello! I miss you guys and your blogs...
and,
2) Thank you to those of you who continue to visit (and even comment) so faithfully. I really appreciate it.
Oh... I have a third thing to say too!
3) I am so sorry that I am weeks behind in blogs! I have a huge work project coming up on January 28 and I have been soooo focused on it, as I have to be, and just cannot find time to surf blogs during the day at all. I can just imagine what my Google Reader looks like! I am also overdue on some emails. If you are waiting to hear from me, I will work my way through the list as fast as I can... thanks for your patience!
Stitched on today: Stitched on SBEBB BBD Exchange
1) Hello! I miss you guys and your blogs...
and,
2) Thank you to those of you who continue to visit (and even comment) so faithfully. I really appreciate it.
Oh... I have a third thing to say too!
3) I am so sorry that I am weeks behind in blogs! I have a huge work project coming up on January 28 and I have been soooo focused on it, as I have to be, and just cannot find time to surf blogs during the day at all. I can just imagine what my Google Reader looks like! I am also overdue on some emails. If you are waiting to hear from me, I will work my way through the list as fast as I can... thanks for your patience!
Stitched on today: Stitched on SBEBB BBD Exchange
Labels: no tag
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
A little HOHRH again...
Ouch! This photo is a bit off - but oh heck, I am way too tired to take another one tonight. Anyhow... HOHRH came back out to play, and now I am really quite close to finishing House 9 ;-)
Stitched on today: Stitched on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Labels: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Monday, January 12, 2009
Birthday Gift for Wendy Jo
Happy Birthday, Wendy Jo! I was happy to hear she received my little gift on her actual birthday today! I have wanted to stitch this little snowman for a while now, and with all of the snow we have been getting lately, it seemed timely ;-)
Patriotic Snowman Floss Ring Tag
Waxing Moon Designs
32 ct Vintage Country Mocha Belfast Linen, GAST Floss
Stitched on today: Started SBEBB Blackbird Designs Exchange **Mailed Vonna's Halloween RR to Edgar, and mailed HoE Lizzie Kate Exchange today
Waxing Moon Designs
32 ct Vintage Country Mocha Belfast Linen, GAST Floss
Stitched on today: Started SBEBB Blackbird Designs Exchange **Mailed Vonna's Halloween RR to Edgar, and mailed HoE Lizzie Kate Exchange today
Labels: gifts given
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Finished Vonna's Halloween RR
I finished up Vonna's RR tonight! Anyone recognize it yet?
Scaredy Cats
Waxing Moon Desings - in Black Cats' Halloween
32 ct Belfast Linen Hand Dyed by Vonna, GAST in Raven
One of our lady cats, Lily, has been in heat for a few days now. This is pretty much how she laid on DH all afternoon! She put herself in this position. She is driving him insane!! LOL
Oh! And just look at what happened this morning right near my house! 59 cars and trucks involved in a massive pileup on the Interstate due to poor road conditions, uncleared snow! This is my commute home from work... a really, really bad road, as you can see! Ugh! Glad I was still sleeping when this happened.
Stitched on today: Finished Vonna's Halloween RR
Waxing Moon Desings - in Black Cats' Halloween
32 ct Belfast Linen Hand Dyed by Vonna, GAST in Raven
One of our lady cats, Lily, has been in heat for a few days now. This is pretty much how she laid on DH all afternoon! She put herself in this position. She is driving him insane!! LOL
Oh! And just look at what happened this morning right near my house! 59 cars and trucks involved in a massive pileup on the Interstate due to poor road conditions, uncleared snow! This is my commute home from work... a really, really bad road, as you can see! Ugh! Glad I was still sleeping when this happened.
Stitched on today: Finished Vonna's Halloween RR
Labels: cats, Vonna's RR, Witching for Stitching RR
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Tiny RR Update
I've not much to show tonight. I stitched my HoE Lizzie Kate Exchange today, watched football, did errands and such with DH and am deep in a novel... but... I can show my wee progress on Vonna's RR from last night... moving on from the jack-o-lantern now... :-)
Stitched on today: Stitched HoE Lizzie Kate Exchange
Labels: Vonna's RR, Witching for Stitching RR
Friday, January 09, 2009
Birthday Gift for Carolyn
Carolyn sent me a cheerful email tonight to let me know that my little birthday gift for her has arrived... glad you like it Carolyn! Have a great birthday on Monday ;-)
Nature's Alphabet "C" Fob
Elizabeth's Designs
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched on today: Stitched on Vonna's Halloween RR **Mailed a gift today
Elizabeth's Designs
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched on today: Stitched on Vonna's Halloween RR **Mailed a gift today
Labels: gifts given
Thursday, January 08, 2009
How Sweet It Is!
Have I told you how much I love Paper Back Swap?? Look at this treasure trove of paperbacks that arrived in my mailbox today! I am swooning and am in heaven! You just gotta come and join me in this!
I spent most of my stitching time tonight finishing a gift, but then I did grab up Vonna's Halloween RR again - had to rip out a mistake, but now you can tell the bottom half sure is a jack-o-lantern... maybe the design will reveal itself soon??
Stitched on today: Finished a gift, and stitched on Vonna's Halloween Round Robin
Labels: PBS, Vonna's RR, Witching for Stitching RR
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
A peek at Vonna's Halloween RR
I worked on a gift today which I obviously cannot show yet, but I figured that maybe it would be a little fun to give a peek at what I have started on dear Vonna's Halloween RR. I really love hers - she is using Belfast linen she dyed herself, and it is yummy. So far, very few colors have been used, so I decided to do a design that is all in GAST Raven... can anyone tell yet what it is??
We still have power ;-) Thanks for the good thoughts on that.
Stitched on today: Started a gift
Labels: Vonna's RR, Witching for Stitching RR
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
ABC Exchange for Edgar
I received a lovely email from Edgar today to let me know that he has received the SBEBB ABC Exchange that I sent to him. I had fun choosing this one, even if stitching those bells did take me absolutely forever ;-) I know Edgar loves Quakers, the exchange was due to go out on New Year's Eve.... and I am trying to encourage him to try stitching a biscornu... so my choice was...
December Quaker Biscornu
The Workbasket
Silkweaver 40 ct Solo Newcastle Linen, HDF Silk in Garnet
Another ice storm coming in tonight/tomorrow. I figure I will go run down the street and hold up that darn power line that fell last month, and maybe, just maybe, we won't lose power this time! Pray for us! Virtually everyone in New Hampshire and Massachusetts is nervous again!
Stitched on today: Started Vonna's Halloween Round Robin **Mailed out a gift today
The Workbasket
Silkweaver 40 ct Solo Newcastle Linen, HDF Silk in Garnet
Another ice storm coming in tonight/tomorrow. I figure I will go run down the street and hold up that darn power line that fell last month, and maybe, just maybe, we won't lose power this time! Pray for us! Virtually everyone in New Hampshire and Massachusetts is nervous again!
Stitched on today: Started Vonna's Halloween Round Robin **Mailed out a gift today
Labels: exchanges sent
Monday, January 05, 2009
Thank you Margaret
I have received the "sweetest" CE return exchange from Margaret - it is so cute! She stitched a sunshiney chocolate kiss by Cricket Collection and then added a package of Dark Chocolate Hershey Kisses, which DH confiscated right away! And.. a Clover cutter - my first ever! Thank you so much, Margaret, for such a lovely exchange!
Stitched on today: Finished a gift
Labels: exchanges received
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Poinsettia Ornament
My first finish for 2009 is another ornament for my gift basket ;-)
Poinsettia Ornament
Brittercup Designs - in 2007 JCS Christmas Ornament Issue
32 ct Putty Belfast Linen, GAST Floss, Mill Hill Beads
Stitched on today: Started a gift
Brittercup Designs - in 2007 JCS Christmas Ornament Issue
32 ct Putty Belfast Linen, GAST Floss, Mill Hill Beads
Stitched on today: Started a gift
Labels: Christmas ornament, Poinsettia Ornament
ABC Exchange from Becky
I received this lovely SBEBB ABC Exchange from Becky today. She stitched me the Sarah Tobias Pincushion by Blackbird Designs - and I just love it! Thank you Becky!!
I finished up my Poinsettia ornament today, and I will get a photo tomorrow to share ;-)
Stitched on today: Finished a Christmas ornament
Labels: exchanges received
Friday, January 02, 2009
A little start
Well, well... it is not much.... and it is dark.... but about all I stitched on today was to start this little ornament... hopefully there will be a finish soon, and that the photo will be better ;-) The Cinders GAST is surely dark in real life, but looks just plain old black here.
A few have left comments and emailed asking what book that was I was reading last night. I shall oblige you and let you know what it was... Naked Ambition by Jule McBride, a 1/1/09 release by Harlequin... LOL
Stitched on today: Started an ornament
Labels: Poinsettia Ornament
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Little Rabbits
I started my new year off again with Houses of Hawk Run Hollow... now House 9 has some little rabbits visiting it :-) Not a lot of stitching mojo today. I bought one of those fun, steamy Harlequin books at WalMart today (heck, all the new releases were already out and staring me in the face... OK, I bought several - LOL)... anyhow, more interested in reading that right now. Gotta go see what happens now that the heroine has learned her husband is not dead and it was not his ghost that has been visiting her at night ;-) Too funny!
Hope everyone had a safe NYE!
Stitched on today: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Labels: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Happy New Year :-)
OK, for Miss Murphy.... a slideshow of my finishes for 2008 :-)
I heard today that Michelle received the little birthday token that I sent to her. I totally expected it to arrive a couple of days late, but the USPS got it to her on her actual birthday (today)!
Christmas Alphabet "M" Fob
Prairie Schooler
Unknown 32 ct Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
And, I finished up one last Christmas ornament for 2008 tonight... I had to lighten the photo a little, but it is fairly close to true.
Christmas Angel Ornament
Midsummer Night Designs
Just Cross Stitch 2007 Christmas Ornament Issue
36 ct Light Sand Edinburgh Linen, DMC Floss
Review of Goals:
December Goals:
1. Continue to stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow - yes
2. Finish Gloire du Matin - yes
3. Stitch and send SBEBB ABC Exchange by 12/31 - yes, I mailed it today
4. Stitch and send some gifts - yes, I stitched three gifts this month
5. Stitch at least one Christmas Ornament for SAL - yes
6. Stitch and send Nicole’s Neighborhood Round Robin home (if I get it this month) - just got it today, will stitch it in January
7. Stitch and send return CE Exchange to Marne - yes, and Marne has received it
8. Stitch and send Christmas Ornament to Joan for Christmas Ornament Swap - yes, and Joan has received it
9. Stitch and send floss ring tag to Melissa C. for MAW Exchange - yes, and Melissa has received it
10. Stitch and send Vonna’s Halloween RR to Edgar - no, not yet, still choosing that perfect pattern for it
11. Finish Summer Exchange for Cathy K. and mail by 12/15 - yes, and Cathy has received it
January Goals:
1. Continue to stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
2. Stitch some Christmas ornaments
3. Stitch some gifts
4. Finish Nicole's NRR and send it home to her
5. Stitch Vonna's Halloween RR and send it to Edgar
6. Stitch and send Christmas ornament to Cathy B. for Christmas Ornament Swap
7. Stitch and send SBEBB Blackbird Designs Exchange by 1/16
8. Stitch and send HoE Lizzie Kate Exchange by 1/19
9. Stitch and send HoE Valentine's Day Exchange by 1/24
10. Stitch and send SBEBB Frosty Friends Exchange by 1/31
Stitched on today: Finished Christmas Ornament **Mailed SBEBB ABC Exchange today
I heard today that Michelle received the little birthday token that I sent to her. I totally expected it to arrive a couple of days late, but the USPS got it to her on her actual birthday (today)!
And, I finished up one last Christmas ornament for 2008 tonight... I had to lighten the photo a little, but it is fairly close to true.
Review of Goals:
December Goals:
1. Continue to stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow - yes
2. Finish Gloire du Matin - yes
3. Stitch and send SBEBB ABC Exchange by 12/31 - yes, I mailed it today
4. Stitch and send some gifts - yes, I stitched three gifts this month
5. Stitch at least one Christmas Ornament for SAL - yes
6. Stitch and send Nicole’s Neighborhood Round Robin home (if I get it this month) - just got it today, will stitch it in January
7. Stitch and send return CE Exchange to Marne - yes, and Marne has received it
8. Stitch and send Christmas Ornament to Joan for Christmas Ornament Swap - yes, and Joan has received it
9. Stitch and send floss ring tag to Melissa C. for MAW Exchange - yes, and Melissa has received it
10. Stitch and send Vonna’s Halloween RR to Edgar - no, not yet, still choosing that perfect pattern for it
11. Finish Summer Exchange for Cathy K. and mail by 12/15 - yes, and Cathy has received it
January Goals:
1. Continue to stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
2. Stitch some Christmas ornaments
3. Stitch some gifts
4. Finish Nicole's NRR and send it home to her
5. Stitch Vonna's Halloween RR and send it to Edgar
6. Stitch and send Christmas ornament to Cathy B. for Christmas Ornament Swap
7. Stitch and send SBEBB Blackbird Designs Exchange by 1/16
8. Stitch and send HoE Lizzie Kate Exchange by 1/19
9. Stitch and send HoE Valentine's Day Exchange by 1/24
10. Stitch and send SBEBB Frosty Friends Exchange by 1/31
Stitched on today: Finished Christmas Ornament **Mailed SBEBB ABC Exchange today
Labels: Christmas ornament, gifts given, monthly goals
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Thank You Katrien
I received a return exchange from Katrien today (Crazy Exchange) - she quilted me this pretty wall quilt. As soon as I can give it a good press, I will put it right up. It is so beautifully made, and I will really cherish it. She also sent pretty autumnal DMC floss colors and some chocolates that DH has already confiscated... Belgian chocolate is one of his favorites ;-) Thank you so much Katrien!Stitched on today: Finished SBEBB ABC Exchange, and started a Christmas ornament
Labels: exchanges received
Monday, December 29, 2008
Another visit from Santa!
And what a surprise visit from Santa it was! I received this amazing parcel from Tessa today! I think she adopted me this year. She spoiled me rotten. I sent her some special skin creme at some point this year - something she cannot get easily in Australia. It was my pleasure to send it, no big deal at all... and look what she decided to do for me! She stitched this pretty fob for me... sent me Scissoroos for it (I have been coveting these special kangaroo scissors for months now, and I cannot even begin to imagine that I own them now!), a chart that is so perfect for me, the cutest buttons, a satchel bag that rolls up easily, and holiday tissues! My gosh - see, she spoiled me rotten. Thank you so much Tessa. Honestly, it is hard to find just the right words to thank you for this extreme generosity. {{{HUGS}}}
And, I received this amazing tatted Christmas ornament in a Christmas card from Cathy - she says her mother tatted this. It is starched and is so perfect. Looks awesome on my Christmas shrub, and I am so honored to receive this from Cathy (and her mum). Thank you both so much.I am utterly humbled today by the generosity of my friends. I didn't even manage to get Christmas cards out this year (except to DH's family).... I feel so ashamed. But am glad I have my plan in place to spoil so many of you next Christmas ;-) I was thrilled to hear that others of you have similar plans. Very cool!
Stitched on today: Stitched on SBEBB ABC Exchange **Mailed out a gift today
Labels: gifts received
Santa Stopped By
Santa made a little surprise stop yesterday :-) My dear friend Margaret sent me this beautiful ornament by Plum Street Samplers. It is so perfectly stitched and finished, and I just adore it! She also sent me a packet full of unbelievable stash too! Wow, you spoiled me so much - thank you Margaret! The ornament went straight to the Christmas Shrub ;-)
I finished another Christmas ornament today - one that will go in the big basket and eventually be mailed to some unsuspecting stitching friend next fall...
OK... time to buckle down! My SBEBB ABC Exchange is due to go out on Wednesday, Dec 31.... but I got myself in too deep with this one and the stitching is soooo slow, not to mention the assembly that is yet to come... I really better buckle down!
Stitched on today: Finished a Christmas Ornament, and stitched on SBEBB ABC Exchange
Labels: Candy Cane Wishes Joy Ornament, Christmas ornament, gifts received
Saturday, December 27, 2008
A Wish for Melissa
Melissa has received the floss ring tag that she wished for on the Make A Wish BB - a wish that I had volunteered to fulfill for her... and here it is:
Atelier de Brodeuse Floss Ring Tag
Au Fil des Reves
36 ct Ivory Linen, CC Floss (my conversion from the silk in the kit)
Stitched on today: Stitched on a Christmas Ornament, stitched a gift
Stitched on today: Stitched on a Christmas Ornament, stitched a gift
Labels: exchanges sent
Friday, December 26, 2008
Christmas Makeover
Truth be told, my Christmas Spirit is on life support. My family has grown so distant and so far apart (emtionally) that Christmas is no joy, but is rather dreaded and, in many ways, just plain old painful... So, I am going to re-write Christmas! A total makeover. In 2009, I am going to make a HUGE basketful of Christmas ornaments and send them to as many of my dear stitching pals as I possibly can. For you truly hold the Spirit of Christmas. And that is what I want to lean on. I don't expect any ornaments in return. I am more of a giver than a getter. But I want Christmas to be fun - and I think this will go a long way in doing that for me ;-) You will start to see a lot of ornaments show up in my blog entries now - I had planned to decrease my involvement in exchanges in 2009, so this will be a good fill in for my time too.
I finished my first one for the basket last night, after getting home from the fun, fun day with my family ;-)
Joy Ornament
Lizzie Kate
32 ct Dirty Belfast Linen, GAST Floss
Stitched on today: Started a Christmas ornament, and stitched on SBEBB ABC Exchange
I finished my first one for the basket last night, after getting home from the fun, fun day with my family ;-)
Stitched on today: Started a Christmas ornament, and stitched on SBEBB ABC Exchange
Labels: Christmas ornament, Joy Ornament
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all of my friends!
Ever notice, those of you who do not have children, that as you get older your family gets smaller? And more grown away from you? DH and I are very in the midst of that right now. It was lovely to see my mother today, walking so well and without need for her walker or cane as long as she had things to support her, like the kitchen counter, etc. She tires so easily, though. Her new prosthetics seem to be working well - a Christmas miracle, she is! The rest of my family... pretty much gone on their own now.
Anyhow... I heard from Marne that she received my CE return exchange yesterday - whew, just in time to hang on her tree!
Renne de Noel Ornament
Valerie
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, CC Floss in Bramble Bush
Enjoy the rest of the holiday :-)
Stitched on today: Finished a Christmas ornament
Ever notice, those of you who do not have children, that as you get older your family gets smaller? And more grown away from you? DH and I are very in the midst of that right now. It was lovely to see my mother today, walking so well and without need for her walker or cane as long as she had things to support her, like the kitchen counter, etc. She tires so easily, though. Her new prosthetics seem to be working well - a Christmas miracle, she is! The rest of my family... pretty much gone on their own now.
Anyhow... I heard from Marne that she received my CE return exchange yesterday - whew, just in time to hang on her tree!
Enjoy the rest of the holiday :-)
Stitched on today: Finished a Christmas ornament
Labels: exchanges sent
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas Eve to all of my dear blogging friends :-) Thank you for the cards, emails and blog comments. You are all so very sweet. And I commend those of you who are so great at visiting at commenting so regularly, especially since I am not so good (rather, am so horrible) at doing that for you! You are the best!
Not in keeping with the Christmas theme whatsoever, tonight I will share the HoE Halloween Exchange that I recently stitched up for Laura. Laura was unfortunate enough not to receive at all from her exchanger, and I could not allow that to happen, of course! So... I put this little package together for her, and I am so glad that she is pleased!
"BOO" 2006 Dragonlet Floss Ring Tag
Dragon Dreams
Silkweaver 32 ct Solo Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
... And the rest of her treats ;-)
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. We will be off to face some stressful family situations tomorrow. I keep hoping for the best with it... but it could end up being an early day - maybe even slipping away with DH to go to the movies...
Stitched on today: Started a Christmas ornament
Not in keeping with the Christmas theme whatsoever, tonight I will share the HoE Halloween Exchange that I recently stitched up for Laura. Laura was unfortunate enough not to receive at all from her exchanger, and I could not allow that to happen, of course! So... I put this little package together for her, and I am so glad that she is pleased!
... And the rest of her treats ;-)
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. We will be off to face some stressful family situations tomorrow. I keep hoping for the best with it... but it could end up being an early day - maybe even slipping away with DH to go to the movies...
Stitched on today: Started a Christmas ornament
Labels: exchanges sent
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
A Gift for Karen
I just read that Karen has received the little combination birthday (a little belated) and Christmas gift that I sent off to her - well, at least it got to her before Christmas! Gosh, I feel terribly that I have not been able to keep good email contact with Karen (or so many of my other friends) of late, and I really wanted to make sure she knows (and everyone else knows) that I am thinking of her (and everyone else!) despite my inability to get online to chat as much as I once could...
Believe Ornament
The Sampler Girl
36 ct Ivory Linen, HDF Silk in Dragon's Blood
Stitched on today: Stitched on SBEBB ABC Exchange
Stitched on today: Stitched on SBEBB ABC Exchange
Labels: gifts given
Monday, December 22, 2008
Just a little more HOHRH
After finding my ABC Exchange for the SBEBB to be a bit too tedious to work on tonight, I chose to work some more on HOHRH. You know - really want to get it done soon! I managed to finish the upper story of the house... that's progress ;-)
No snow today - what a change!
Stitched on today: Stitched on SBEBB ABC Exchange, and stitched on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Labels: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Time for a little HOHRH
It is a very snowy day today - we already have at least two feet of snow just from this weekend. I didn't really have much for stitching today - just not much of a mood for it. But I did work a little on HOHRH again while watching the Boston Celtics roll to their 18th straight win tonight...
Ah, just two days now until Christmas Break!
Stitched on today: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Labels: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Saturday, December 20, 2008
A Wish from Terry
I received this sweet strawberry emery from Terry today. I placed a wish for one on the MAW (Make a Wish) Board, and Terry chose to fulfill it for me. This is her first ever emery - not bad at all! Thank you so much Terry! I love it :-)
Many of you have probably already found this wonderful site, but if you are in the US and like to read as much as I do, I thought you might be interested in the Paper Back Swap - I have been having a lot of fun with it, and thought I would pass the fun along to anyone else who is interested...
Another BIG snow event for tomorrow. We got about 10-12" yesterday, and might get as much again tomorrow...
Stitched on today: Started SBEBB ABC Exchange today **Mailed MAW Exchange to Melissa today
Labels: exchanges received
Friday, December 19, 2008
For Katrina
I have been holding my breath for a little while with this one, but the Postal Service came through in plenty of time - I heard today that Katrina has received the ornament I sent to her a while ago. We have swapped little Christmas gifts for a few years now, and it is always so much fun! Glad you like this one Katrina!
Christmas Tree Ornament
JBW Designs - in Tokens of Affection II
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, GAST Floss, Mill Hill Beads
I had to chuckle when I received my ornament for the Christmas Ornament Exchange that Meg ran... I received the same ornament that I had just stitched up for Katrina - ah, great minds do think alike! Actually, I have seen this one in a few blogs this year. Hardly a new design, but very popular for Christmas 2008 ;-)
We are at the end of our first big snow storm of the year now. Maybe I can get a photo for tomorrow's blog. Mike says it looks like 8-10" out there right now but was winding down... glad it is a Friday and can relax a bit while we get it cleared up.
Stitched on today: Stitched MAW exchange for Melissa **Mailed CE return exchange to Marne today
I had to chuckle when I received my ornament for the Christmas Ornament Exchange that Meg ran... I received the same ornament that I had just stitched up for Katrina - ah, great minds do think alike! Actually, I have seen this one in a few blogs this year. Hardly a new design, but very popular for Christmas 2008 ;-)
We are at the end of our first big snow storm of the year now. Maybe I can get a photo for tomorrow's blog. Mike says it looks like 8-10" out there right now but was winding down... glad it is a Friday and can relax a bit while we get it cleared up.
Stitched on today: Stitched MAW exchange for Melissa **Mailed CE return exchange to Marne today
Labels: gifts given
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Summer Exchange for Cathy
I heard from Cathy this evening that she has received the Summer Seasonal Exchange that I sent off to her last week. We have our first major snow storm of the season ready to barrel in on us tomorrow afternoon, so it still tickles me that the season I stitched for her was summer :-) Ah, I wish I were in Australia right about now too! 
Secret Flower Bed Pinkeep
The Trilogy
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, GAST and WDW Floss, JABC Buttons
I also wanted to stitch her a Christmas ornament... and could not resist this one with its cute tropical feel... and was so happy to hear from Cathy that she also likes this wee little thing...
Candy Flops Ornament
Helga Mandl Designs
Enchanted Fabrics 32 ct Unique Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
... And here is the entire exchange I sent off to her... so glad you are enjoying it Cathy!
Stitched on today: Finished CE return exchange for Marne **Mailed HoE replacement exchange to stranded stitcher today
I also wanted to stitch her a Christmas ornament... and could not resist this one with its cute tropical feel... and was so happy to hear from Cathy that she also likes this wee little thing...
... And here is the entire exchange I sent off to her... so glad you are enjoying it Cathy!
Stitched on today: Finished CE return exchange for Marne **Mailed HoE replacement exchange to stranded stitcher today
Labels: exchanges sent
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Our Christmas Shrub
Well, OK, I will show our little tree that can barely hold ornaments... but first I just heard that my dear friend Karen has received some Christmas ornaments that I sent off to her... one I stitched months ago and already shared, and then I also recently put this one together for her:
Snowman Ornament
Prairie Schooler
32 ct Dirty Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
And here it is.... not a great photo and I had to straighten the leaning tree up a little before I took the photo, thus leaving some of the ornaments hanging funny (I had not noticed at the time).... here it is.... see, it does not even come over the railing of the balcony of our foyer! LOL (I know, it needs a star or angel on top for some sort of balance - my angel is too big!)
Our first "snow day" today - not a ton of snow, but really slick roads this morning and I chose to sleep in and then we Christmas shopped ;-)
Oh! Can someone tell me if I have this right?? The words Cashel, Belfast, Edinburgh and Newcastle used for linen are provided by Zweigart (other than being cities in Europe, of course!).... and.... well, Cashel is 28 ct, Belfast is 32 ct, Edinburgh is 36 ct, and Newcastle is 40 ct... right? I think they have others in higher counts too, but I really do not know. So, how do people have 32 ct Cashel, and 28 ct Belfast??? Makes no sense to me. So, am I missing something here? Wichelt just uses the count numbers and does not use the European city/town label... right??
Stitched on today: Finished a replacement exchange for someone for HoE, started CE return exchange for Marne
And here it is.... not a great photo and I had to straighten the leaning tree up a little before I took the photo, thus leaving some of the ornaments hanging funny (I had not noticed at the time).... here it is.... see, it does not even come over the railing of the balcony of our foyer! LOL (I know, it needs a star or angel on top for some sort of balance - my angel is too big!)
Our first "snow day" today - not a ton of snow, but really slick roads this morning and I chose to sleep in and then we Christmas shopped ;-)
Oh! Can someone tell me if I have this right?? The words Cashel, Belfast, Edinburgh and Newcastle used for linen are provided by Zweigart (other than being cities in Europe, of course!).... and.... well, Cashel is 28 ct, Belfast is 32 ct, Edinburgh is 36 ct, and Newcastle is 40 ct... right? I think they have others in higher counts too, but I really do not know. So, how do people have 32 ct Cashel, and 28 ct Belfast??? Makes no sense to me. So, am I missing something here? Wichelt just uses the count numbers and does not use the European city/town label... right??
Stitched on today: Finished a replacement exchange for someone for HoE, started CE return exchange for Marne
Labels: 2008 Christmas Tree, gifts given
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Pretty Ornaments
I want to show you two really lovely Christmas ornaments that I received from friends today :-) Of course, it was already late and dark by the time I got home tonight, so my photos are their usual... dark, yucky... sorry!
First, I received this stunner from Harmien - it is so elegant, I just love it so much. As always, it is perfectly stitched and finished. What a surprise! I will go put it on my tree now!
I received this beauty from Katrina. What a neat design, and I just love the heart button. Thank you Katrina! I will go put it on the tree now too!
I will cherish both of these ornaments forever. I know some have asked to see a photo of my tree... well, you would not believe the tree DH chose this year. I call it my "Christmas Shrub" and my few little ornaments make it lean and tip over! I truly have no idea what he was thinking when he chose it. I will ponder getting a photo... if you won't judge me ;-)
Stitched on today: Started a replacement exchange for an HoE member who did not get one from her sender **Mailed out two gifts today
First, I received this stunner from Harmien - it is so elegant, I just love it so much. As always, it is perfectly stitched and finished. What a surprise! I will go put it on my tree now!
I received this beauty from Katrina. What a neat design, and I just love the heart button. Thank you Katrina! I will go put it on the tree now too!
I will cherish both of these ornaments forever. I know some have asked to see a photo of my tree... well, you would not believe the tree DH chose this year. I call it my "Christmas Shrub" and my few little ornaments make it lean and tip over! I truly have no idea what he was thinking when he chose it. I will ponder getting a photo... if you won't judge me ;-)
Stitched on today: Started a replacement exchange for an HoE member who did not get one from her sender **Mailed out two gifts today
Labels: gifts received
Monday, December 15, 2008
Christmas Ornament for Joan
I just noticed that Joan has already received the Christmas Ornament I sent to her for the private Christmas Ornament Swap. I finished this ornament for her about 20 minutes before our power failed on Thursday. The photo was taken on Friday morning, in the early hours of our blackout. As you can see, it does not appear as if we had an ice storm, although the trees in my yard are a little glisteny wet. Mike and I had to drive around to find a post office and food on Friday. We found a PO at the Massachusetts border... and food actually in Massachusetts... yet despite our problems here in NH, this ornament made it to Minnesota awfully quickly!
Red Birds for Peace Ornament
Blue Ribbon Designs
32 ct Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, GAST Floss
Now, off to finish a gift that is delayed from missing sooo much stitching time this weekend!
Stitched on today: Finished a gift
Now, off to finish a gift that is delayed from missing sooo much stitching time this weekend!
Stitched on today: Finished a gift
Labels: Christmas Ornament Swap
Blessings
3:15 PM - power is restored :-)
Dare I wish....
Hi - I am at work (where there is power) and DH just called me with some hope. PSNH (the power company) called me on my cellphone while I was driving to work today, and she asked if I had power yet. I told her no, but that I did know why. I informed her of the power line that is down right outside my neighborhood and three houses down - those three houses and my neighborhood are the only houses out in our side of town. She thanked me for the info... now at 12:30 PM, DH called to say they are OUT THERE WORKING ON IT!
Goody!! I hope that solves it and I will be stitching again tonight ;-)
Some of you dear friends have sent me links for shelters and PSNH updates from as far as Viriginia and the UK! You guys are amazing! Thank you sooooo much! It helped :-)
I hope to be back soon to say we have power at home!!
Goody!! I hope that solves it and I will be stitching again tonight ;-)
Some of you dear friends have sent me links for shelters and PSNH updates from as far as Viriginia and the UK! You guys are amazing! Thank you sooooo much! It helped :-)
I hope to be back soon to say we have power at home!!
Labels: no tag
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Looking grim
PLEASE send power, heat and hot running water. We will run out of wood tonight, and have not sighted a power company crew anywhere at all today...
Saturday, December 13, 2008
No power ... No heat
Hi.... I've been getting some emails asking where I am. Thanks for the concern :-). We lost our power Thursday evening during an ice storm. Although everyone around us appears to have power, our little neighborhood still is in the dark. It is very cold and Mike and I have burned up almost all of our winter wood now. If the power stays off tomorrow, we will have no wood for heat. All of our food went bad, and we need showers. Thank you, Edgar, for the lovely gift box - it came today. Also, we drove to the MA border yesterday to get food, and found an open PO so I could mail Joan's Christmas ornament. Email and Internet are sporadic here on my iPhone due to the weather issues and no wifi with power out. Hope you all are well. Don't really know if anything big is going on in the world. Just hope the electric company chooses to fix our street soon!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Reindeer Games Exchange from Cheryl
I received my Reindeer Games Exchange (SBEBB) from Cheryl today - I cannot put her link in as my compose/posting screen here in Blogger is not giving me that tool bar tonight (??) - you may know her, Cheryl in Scotland, The Life of Bezza Chezza :-) She made a big hanging pillow that I think will look good on a doorknob for the holiday... using a cool quaker reindeer by The Workbasket :-) Plus fabrics, ribbon and silk! Thanks Cheryl! And good luck with your upcoming blessed event too ;-)
Stitched on today: Stitched on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow, and stitched on Christmas Ornament for Joan for Christmas Ornament Swap **Mailed Summer Exchange to Cathy K. today
Labels: exchanges received
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Winter Exchange from Cathy
I received my Winter Exchange from Cathy today - I wish the mattress pincushion she stitched for me showed up a bit better in the photo... it is her first, and I just cannot believe it. It is simply stunning! What a great design - Merry Winter by Homespun Elegance. So perfect for me! And she wove a pretty ribbon all the way around the edges too. I have not tried that yet, and am utterly intrigued. She also spoiled me with lots of fun goodies. I especially love the kangaroo Christmas ornament! He is lying on his side only because I otherwise could not photograph it any better... wow, thanks Cathy! I finished your Summer Exchange tonight and I hope I can sneak out of work at some point tomorrow and post it off to you!
Stitched on today: Finished Summer Exchange for Cathy K, and started Christmas Ornament for Joan for Christmas Ornament Swap
Labels: exchanges received
Monday, December 08, 2008
A little gift for Andrea
I heard today from Andrea that she has received the little Christmas Ornament that I made for her. Last year I was treated to a lovely Christmas Ornament from Andrea as a RAK... and really wanted to return the favor this year. When the December issue of The Gift of Stitching came out on the 1st, I immediately fell in love with this ornament. When I got home from work, I stitched it right up and posted it to her the next morning ;-)
Sing Noel Ornament
Primrose Needleworks
28 ct Lavender Quaker, GAST Floss, Crescent Colours Floss, DMC Floss
Stitched on today: Stitched on second part of Summer Exchange for Cathy K.
Stitched on today: Stitched on second part of Summer Exchange for Cathy K.
Labels: gifts given
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Another Dragon
I received another dragon from the Dragon Lottery - this one is from Laura. She not only stitched an elegant dragon pinkeep, but also sent all these extra goodies! Wow, Laura - thank you ;-)
Stitched on today: Stitched on second part of Summer Exchange for Cathy K.
Labels: dragon lottery
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Gloire du Matin is Finished
Gloire du Matin is now finished. What a quick, fun stitch! I know this photo is not good... the fabric needs a good press, but I am too tired. Will get a better photo of it later..
Gloire du Matin
The Drawn Thread
34 ct Cafe Au Lait Legacy Linen, Thread Gatherer Silk 'n Colors, Caron Waterlilies and Soie d'Alger
Stitched 11/15/08 - 12/6/08
I recently signed up for a Dragon Lottery over in Laura's blog... and somehow my 40+ year losing streak came to an end. I never, never, never (no exaggeration) win anything at all. If I sign up for a contest or lottery, my name falls right through a sieve, as if it were never there. But, this time, I actually did win. Wow, go figure! My first lottery prize arrived yesterday, but I could not get a good photo until this morning in good light. Thank you so much, Rebekah. I love it - he is so cute!
Stitched on today: Finished Gloire du Matin, and started second part of Summer Exchange for Cathy K. *Mailed a gift today
I recently signed up for a Dragon Lottery over in Laura's blog... and somehow my 40+ year losing streak came to an end. I never, never, never (no exaggeration) win anything at all. If I sign up for a contest or lottery, my name falls right through a sieve, as if it were never there. But, this time, I actually did win. Wow, go figure! My first lottery prize arrived yesterday, but I could not get a good photo until this morning in good light. Thank you so much, Rebekah. I love it - he is so cute!
Stitched on today: Finished Gloire du Matin, and started second part of Summer Exchange for Cathy K. *Mailed a gift today
Labels: dragon lottery, Gloire du Matin
Friday, December 05, 2008
No Stitching to Share... but discovered a treat :-)
I have no stitching to share... I am busily working away on Christmas gifts that need to go to Europe and the Australia/NZ region... not much time left to get them outta here... but I did discover something lovely today - I highly recommend this one:
Oh my, my - what a lovely film!
Stitched on today: Finished a gift **Mailed out a gift today
Oh my, my - what a lovely film!
Stitched on today: Finished a gift **Mailed out a gift today
Labels: no tag
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Birthday Gift for Debby
I just heard that Debby has received the little birthday gift that I put together for her. I was hoping she would not mind a Christmas ornament for her birthday... turns out, she didn't mind :-)
For Rudolph Christmas Ornament
Helga Mandl Designs
28 ct Antique Ivory Cashel Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched on today: Started a gift **Mailed out a new CE Exchange, and mailed out two gifts today
Stitched on today: Started a gift **Mailed out a new CE Exchange, and mailed out two gifts today
Labels: gifts given
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Beautiful Exchanges
Here are the two lovely exchanges that I received yesterday...
I received this amazing, huge, generous Christmas Ornament Exchange from Michele - she stitched me a pretty JBW Designs ornament that I love... and look at all the goodies - fabrics, fibers, buttons and pins... plus cocoa and chocolate for my DH, and cat treats for the cats. How neat is that? Thank you so much Michele!
And I received this return exchange from the Crazy Exchange from Iris - she stitched a sweet LHN pinkeep for me, and it is absolutely perfect :-) She also sent a cute pair of scissors and a door hanger that I can decorate as I wish ;-) Thank you so much Iris - I love it!
Stitched on today: Finished a gift
I received this amazing, huge, generous Christmas Ornament Exchange from Michele - she stitched me a pretty JBW Designs ornament that I love... and look at all the goodies - fabrics, fibers, buttons and pins... plus cocoa and chocolate for my DH, and cat treats for the cats. How neat is that? Thank you so much Michele!
And I received this return exchange from the Crazy Exchange from Iris - she stitched a sweet LHN pinkeep for me, and it is absolutely perfect :-) She also sent a cute pair of scissors and a door hanger that I can decorate as I wish ;-) Thank you so much Iris - I love it!Stitched on today: Finished a gift
Labels: exchanges received
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
All Kinds of Exchanges
I have all kinds of exchanges - all shapes and sizes - to share... too many to share really. I received three and learned that two I sent had arrived. Since I learned today that the SBEBB is closing down at the end of January, I am going to devote today's entry to the three that are SBEBB related... tomorrow I will share the ones I received from Meg's Christmas Ornament Swap and a Crazy Exchange...
Reindeer Ornament
JBW Designs
28 ct Antique Ivory Cashel Linen, GAST Floss
...And the rest of the goodies I sent to him...
Chris also received the Christmas Ornament Exchange that I sent to her...
The Red Noel Ornament
Les grilles de Maryse
The Gift of Stitching Magazine, November 2008
32 ct Antique White Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
...And the rest of the goodies for her...
I also owed Chris a PIF, so I put this together and it hitched a ride over to the UK with the ornament exchange:
Red Velvet Building Blocks "C" Floss Ring Tag
Blue Ribbon Designs
28 ct Vintage Country Mocha Cashel Linen, Crescent Colours Floss - Balsam Fir
OK... now I am tired from typing all of that...
Stitched on today: Started a gift **Mailed out a gift today
I received this beauty from Gaby for the Harvest Time Exchange. So pretty - delicate and so nicely put together. I love the fabric so much... and the design is so pretty. This was a no goodies exchange. Thank you so much Gaby, I do love it!
Two SBEBB Exchanges I recently put together also were received... the first is the Reindeer Games Exchange that I sent to Edgar. It was hard to choose something to stitch for Edgar. I had something all kitted up, only to see, just before I started it, that he received the same item for the HoE Christmas Ornament Exchange.... so after dinner on Thanksgiving, I made him this...
...And the rest of the goodies I sent to him...
Chris also received the Christmas Ornament Exchange that I sent to her...
...And the rest of the goodies for her...
I also owed Chris a PIF, so I put this together and it hitched a ride over to the UK with the ornament exchange:
OK... now I am tired from typing all of that...
Stitched on today: Started a gift **Mailed out a gift today
Labels: exchanges received, exchanges sent
Monday, December 01, 2008
Christmas Ornament for Carolyn
Wow, the postal service sure was fast with this one - I think I mailed it to Carolyn on Friday... and it somehow found its way to Texas already today :-) Great - that makes me feel a little less tardy with having gotten it out ;-) I chose to do this one for her quite some time ago, so I am glad to hear that she likes it!
A Star On Top Ornament
Blue Ribbon Designs
32 ct Clay Belfast Linen, GAST Floss
I learned today that Janien has received the little exchange I sent to her a couple of weeks ago for the Crazy Exchange group. I was sad to hear through her daughter that Janien is ill. I do hope she gets better soon!
Modern Bloom Floss Ring Tag
Brittercup Designs
32 ct Vintage Country Mocha Belfast Linen, GAST Floss
Goal Review Time...
November Goals:
1. Finish Ulla’s Halloween Round Robin and mail to Edgar by 11/4 - yes, and Edgar has received it
2. Stitch and send SBEBB Harvest Time Exchange by 11/10 - yes, and Lucy has received it
3. Stitch and send An’s Neighborhood Round Robin home to her by 11/15 - yes, and it is back home now with An
4. Mail out CE Christmas Ornament Exchange by 11/15 - yes, and Caroline has received it
5. Stitch and send private Thanksgiving Exchange by 11/15 - yes, and Heather has received it
6. Send out HoE Christmas Ornament Exchange by 11/17 - yes, and Shay has received it
7. Stitch and send some gifts - yes, I stitched three gifts
8. Send Christmas Ornament Exchange (Meg’s Group) by 11/20 - yes, and Elza has received it
9. Stitch Nicole’s Neighborhood RR and send it home to her by 12/1 – if I receive it in time, as of today I do not have it yet - no, I still have not received it
10. Stitch and be able to send SBEBB Reindeer Games Exchange by 12/1 - yes, and I mailed it on 11/28
11. Have Dragon Lottery item ready to go by 12/1 - yes
12. Start Gloire du Matin SAL with Margaret - yes
13. Stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow - yes
14. Attend Celebration of Needlework Fall Event on 11/8 with Cynthia Zittel and Catherine Strickler - yes
15. Start Summer Exchange for Cathy K. - yes, I have stitched the first part of the exchange
16. Stitch some Christmas Ornaments - yes, just cannot show them yet
17. Stitch and send final PIF for Chris H. - yes, I mailed it a week ago
18. Stitch and send new CE exchange - yes, and Janien has received it
19. Stitch and send Christmas Ornament to Carolyn for Christmas Ornament Swap - yes, and Carolyn has received it
20. Stitch and send SBEBB Christmas Ornament Exchange by 11/30 - yes, I sent it over a week ago, just waiting to hear it has arrived now
December Goals:
1. Continue to stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
2. Finish Gloire du Matin
3. Stitch and send SBEBB ABC Exchange by 12/31
4. Stitch and send some gifts
5. Stitch at least one Christmas Ornament for SAL
6. Stitch and send Nicole’s Neighborhood Round Robin home (if I get it this month)
7. Stitch and send return CE Exchange to Marne
8. Stitch and send Christmas Ornament to Joan for Christmas Ornament Swap
9. Stitch and send floss ring tag to Melissa C. for MAW Exchange
10. Stitch and send Vonna’s Halloween RR to Edgar
11. Finish Summer Exchange for Cathy K. and mail by 12/15
Stitched on today: Stitched a gift today **Mailed out a gift today
I learned today that Janien has received the little exchange I sent to her a couple of weeks ago for the Crazy Exchange group. I was sad to hear through her daughter that Janien is ill. I do hope she gets better soon!
Goal Review Time...
November Goals:
1. Finish Ulla’s Halloween Round Robin and mail to Edgar by 11/4 - yes, and Edgar has received it
2. Stitch and send SBEBB Harvest Time Exchange by 11/10 - yes, and Lucy has received it
3. Stitch and send An’s Neighborhood Round Robin home to her by 11/15 - yes, and it is back home now with An
4. Mail out CE Christmas Ornament Exchange by 11/15 - yes, and Caroline has received it
5. Stitch and send private Thanksgiving Exchange by 11/15 - yes, and Heather has received it
6. Send out HoE Christmas Ornament Exchange by 11/17 - yes, and Shay has received it
7. Stitch and send some gifts - yes, I stitched three gifts
8. Send Christmas Ornament Exchange (Meg’s Group) by 11/20 - yes, and Elza has received it
9. Stitch Nicole’s Neighborhood RR and send it home to her by 12/1 – if I receive it in time, as of today I do not have it yet - no, I still have not received it
10. Stitch and be able to send SBEBB Reindeer Games Exchange by 12/1 - yes, and I mailed it on 11/28
11. Have Dragon Lottery item ready to go by 12/1 - yes
12. Start Gloire du Matin SAL with Margaret - yes
13. Stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow - yes
14. Attend Celebration of Needlework Fall Event on 11/8 with Cynthia Zittel and Catherine Strickler - yes
15. Start Summer Exchange for Cathy K. - yes, I have stitched the first part of the exchange
16. Stitch some Christmas Ornaments - yes, just cannot show them yet
17. Stitch and send final PIF for Chris H. - yes, I mailed it a week ago
18. Stitch and send new CE exchange - yes, and Janien has received it
19. Stitch and send Christmas Ornament to Carolyn for Christmas Ornament Swap - yes, and Carolyn has received it
20. Stitch and send SBEBB Christmas Ornament Exchange by 11/30 - yes, I sent it over a week ago, just waiting to hear it has arrived now
December Goals:
1. Continue to stitch on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
2. Finish Gloire du Matin
3. Stitch and send SBEBB ABC Exchange by 12/31
4. Stitch and send some gifts
5. Stitch at least one Christmas Ornament for SAL
6. Stitch and send Nicole’s Neighborhood Round Robin home (if I get it this month)
7. Stitch and send return CE Exchange to Marne
8. Stitch and send Christmas Ornament to Joan for Christmas Ornament Swap
9. Stitch and send floss ring tag to Melissa C. for MAW Exchange
10. Stitch and send Vonna’s Halloween RR to Edgar
11. Finish Summer Exchange for Cathy K. and mail by 12/15
Stitched on today: Stitched a gift today **Mailed out a gift today
Labels: Christmas Ornament Swap, exchanges sent, monthly goals
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Birthday Gift for Cathy
Happy Birtday, Cathy! I hope you had a great day today ;-) Here is the stitched part of my gift that I put together for my dear friend (I apologize for the terrible photo - it was so dark and rainy the morning I took the photo - couldn't wait for better light, it had to get to the post office!) :
Christmas Alphabet "C" Fob
Prairie Schooler
Unknown 32 ct Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched on today: Stitched the first part of Summer Exchange for Cathy K.
Stitched on today: Stitched the first part of Summer Exchange for Cathy K.
Labels: gifts given
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Gloire du Matin, Week 3
And now... Week 3 of Gloire du Matin. The leaves are all finished up, and now just flowers to add, and some of the pale green filagree stuff at the bottom corners :-)
Stitched on today: Finished a gift, and stitched on Gloire du Matin
Labels: Gloire du Matin
Friday, November 28, 2008
Back on track
OK, I am making a concerted effort to get back on track. So, here is an update of HOHRH again for tonight. This block is starting to move along nicely, and then there will only be two blocks left to go ;-)
Stitched on today: Started a gift, and stitched on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow **Mailed Christmas ornament to Carolyn for Christmas Ornament Swap, and mailed SBEBB Reindeer Games Exchange today
Labels: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Gift for Ann
Finally, I have a little something to show. I heard this morning that my friend Ann has received the wee little birthday gift that I had put together for her....
Home Is Where the Heart Is Floss Ring Tag
Brightneedle
28 ct Bo Peep Pink Cashel Linen, WDW Floss, stitched one-over-one
Wow.. Thanksgiving is tomorrow already! Hard to believe!
Stitched on today: Finished Christmas Ornament for Carolyn for Christmas Ornament Swap
Wow.. Thanksgiving is tomorrow already! Hard to believe!
Stitched on today: Finished Christmas Ornament for Carolyn for Christmas Ornament Swap
Labels: gifts given
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
A little better...
I feel a little better today - and want to thank those who left sweet words of concern. Wow, I was surprised how many have had problems with their gall bladders too! Found out today that my grandmother had a lot of issues with hers as well. I really was careful with what I ate today, and my only troubles came from having my morning coffee... very hard to give that up ;-)
Stitched on today: Stitched on Christmas ornament for Carolyn for Christmas Ornament Swap **Mailed a gift today, mailed AQC chart to BeckySC today
Stitched on today: Stitched on Christmas ornament for Carolyn for Christmas Ornament Swap **Mailed a gift today, mailed AQC chart to BeckySC today
Labels: no tag
Monday, November 24, 2008
Just too tired
Just too, too tired to bother to blog... gallbladder attacks are just so bad right now... anyhoo, maybe I will be back tomorrow...
If not, take care all - and Happy Thanksgiving to my US friends!
Stitched on today: Finished a gift, and started Christmas ornament for Carolyn for Christmas Ornament Swap
If not, take care all - and Happy Thanksgiving to my US friends!
Stitched on today: Finished a gift, and started Christmas ornament for Carolyn for Christmas Ornament Swap
Labels: no tag
Sunday, November 23, 2008
A little more HOHRH
Well... the early Hand-Dyed Fibers conversion I am using for my HOHRH has me feeling a little skeptical again... but as usual, I will roll with it. Could those very bright peach railings on the widow's walk look more... garrish? Deep breath, Carol... roll... LOL
Oh - before I forget (again) - I am looking for three new PIF victims! I signed up through Joke's blog about two months ago and keep forgetting to get victim sign ups! Maybe I need five, actually.... better shoot for that and not have too few to meet the obligation... so here are the rules 1) if you want to sign up, just leave a comment here telling me you want to sign up; 2) I will send you something hand made within the year of 2009; 3) you will need to post a note similar to this in your blog and recruit three to five members to also send gifts to - thus, it is PIF (Pay It Forward) - no ifs, ands or buts... if you sign up, you gotta post in your blog and take sign ups, OK? My last two times through PIF, I made gifts for everyone, but many "forgot" to take sign ups... so, are you game??
Stitched on today: Stitched on a gift, and stitched on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Gloire du Matin, Week 2
Today is the second week of the Gloire du Matin SAL. I began to work my way down to find the bottom of the sampler today. It's a lot of fun and a pretty quick stitch, but I have a desire to cuddle up on this cold night and continue to read Breaking Dawn now...
I heard that Elza has received the Christmas Ornament Exchange I sent to her for Meg's group. I saw in her blog that she likes Barbara Ana Designs, so I sent her Let It Snow, which I had made over the summer. Glad you like the exchange, Elza :-)
Stitched on today: Stitched on Gloire du Matin, and started a gift **Mailed PIF to Chris H. today, and mailed SBEBB Christmas Ornament Exchange today
Labels: exchanges sent, Gloire du Matin
Friday, November 21, 2008
Finally... Twilight
Oh gosh, I have waited months for this! I dragged my DH out nice and early today for the opening day of Twilight. Loved it!!! Out of the loop?? Enjoy the trailer above ;-)
HOHRH came out to play tonight ;-)
Stitched on today: Stitched a PIF, and stitched on Houses of Hawk Run Hollow **Mailed out a gift today
Labels: Houses of Hawk Run Hollow, Twilight
Thursday, November 20, 2008
PIF from Melissa
I finally finished my SBEBB Christmas Ornament Exchange tonight... I have been working on this ornament for days now, and it gave me total fits from the get go... so surprising since it should have been so easy. Just a case of whatever could go wrong, did go wrong! But, finally, it is finished now ;-) Cannot show it yet... but looky, I got this cute PIF from Melissa today - she stitched me this cute floss ring tag using a Brightneedle chart - she knows I love, love, love Brightneedle. Plus a whole big pile of gorgeous blue and green tags that she also made for me. I love it all - thanks so much Melissa!!Stitched on today: Finished SBEBB Christmas Ornament Exchange
Labels: pif received
