Isn't it just amazing? Oh thank you so much An!!! What I love the very most about this gift is just how much thought and personalization An put into it!
And... more gifts! Sue sent me Papillon Creations' Flamenco off of my wishlist, simply because I gave her some info on needlework shops in NH for an upcoming trip that her friend is going on! Oh Sue, you did not have to do this! I just love it and sure do appreciate it!! Then my dear Karen sent me HAED's Story Keeper chart because she was thinking of me (as you know, I use that design as my icon here on Blogger) - oh Karen! Thanks!!! Last but certainly not least is a little giftie from my DH - now that he is selling QSnaps he decided to give me a 17" x 17" set. Yay! Mine was old and the parts that snap on were cracking. This one is amazing! He then also gave me an 8" x 8" because the one I use at work was also cracking. I love you Mike!
And... a quick update on Cathy's Neighborhood Round Robin. I remembered to pick up that skein of DMC 3012 today (easily one of my favorite DMC colors), and now the house looks more like a house :-) Someone asked if I am the last to stitch on this RR. No, actually, this is a brand new RR that started on July 15th. I am only the second to stitch on it (the other is Cathy, it's owner). Also Jenn asked what else I will stitch on this... nothing, the house totally fills the block (note the sparkly purple basting on the fabric).
Here is Angus playing with my QSnap. I caught him doing this while I was photographing my gifts and Cathy's RR just now... as you can see, he is doing pretty well right now :-)
Thank you all for the sweet comments on the exchanges I received yesterday! Yes, you are right, they are both wonderful! I am blessed :-)
Stitched on today: Started a gift, and Cathy's Neighborhood Round Robin **Sent off my Quaker Alphabet Exchange today
Annemarie's gift is gorgeous! I love that. Your other gifts are great too. I tell Becky to clone her DH, you should clone Mike too. He is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful thread keeper, and your charts are lovely too. I have that HAED one on my wishlist too.
ReplyDeleteAw, Angus is so cute :)
ReplyDeleteGreat gifts :)
I saw Annemarie's gift for you IRL as a WIP and it looked gorgeous then! She did a great job on the finishing!! Great gifts and an adorable Angus!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift from Annemarie!! It's gorgeous. Other gifts are great too. I love the house in the RR, the colours are beautiful. Angus is very cute :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Carol! I can't believe how gorgeous Annemarie's b-day gift for you is! WOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your progress on the clam shack. I'll have to keep an eye out for that chart!
An's gift is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYour gifts are gorgeous. Great progress on the RR too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift! The clam shack looks great! I really have to do one of these RR if there is ever another one!
ReplyDeleteCarol...I love the clam shack...very creative and perfect for the area you live in. Great exchange gifts too!
ReplyDeleteLooks like Angus is having fun-glad that he's doing better.
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The gift from Annemarie is gorgeous and your house is becoming more beautifull.
ReplyDeleteoooh Carol - I love it! The weather vane and the flag are so cute. This house was just perfect for my neighborhood!
ReplyDeleteYou've been receiving lots of nice gifts lately - good for you.
Have a great weekend!
An's gift is beautiful. She does amazing work.
ReplyDeleteAh yes now I can see the border floss..I couldn't see it in the other pictures. I've never seen this piece before.
All your gifts are wonderful!! Lucky gal:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gifts Carol.
ReplyDeleteAngus looks like he is having fun:) Q-snaps make a great toy.
ReplyDeleteI love what you are stitching for Cathy's RR. The colors are fantastic.
What a wonderful gift from Annemarie!!! Congrats on all of your gifts--you deserve it because you're such a generous person! Love the house too :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous gift from Annemarie Carol. The charts are lovely. I have that HAED one but in a quick stitch.
ReplyDeleteOOOH, just gorgeous :) I know you must be so thrilled to recieve such a lovely gift :)
ReplyDeleteThe RR is looking good.
Have a nice weekend!
Love the thread keeper. That is gorgeous and useful. Other gifts are very nice too.
ReplyDeleteLove your clam shack. You do a very nice job of stitching.
So glad you like your thread keeper, Carol. As you may have guessed by now, you were the one I was after, all those blog entries ago, asking everybody which colour blue they preferred :o)
ReplyDeleteThe threadkeeper is amazing, and a wonderful gift. Cute picture of Angus playing with your Q-snaps.
ReplyDelete*sigh*
ReplyDeletegorgeous gifts to and from a gorgeous lady :)
Have loved all your recent posts :)
Blessings
Tannia
I love the thread keeper Carol, and the charts are lovely!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks just wonderful! Especially Angus, I'm so happy that he's doing well.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness... wonderful gifts! And Angus is just adorable :)
ReplyDeleteAngus is looking great, you may have to keep him away from the rest of your stash. LOL You received some lovely gifts also.
ReplyDeleteJoanne
what a georgeous gift!. Its nice to see that Angus is doing better
ReplyDeleteWhy do cats think that anything that involves stitching supplies is a toy? LOL :)
ReplyDeleteThat needlebook is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow, what wonderful gifts! :)
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