Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Redwork Exchange from Katrina

I came home today to some wonderful mail! The postman delivered this really pretty Redwork Exchange from dear Katrina! I was so happy to see her return address on the package - I admire her work so much! She stitched me this beautiful pillow using a Blue Ribbon Designs chart... the stitching and finishing are perfect. And, she sent me some awesome goodies - look at those pretty fabrics! She also sent my first ever skein of Belle Soie silk (I cannot wait to use it), a cool magnetic bookmark (which is already in my Harry Potter) and some Altoids treats!! Thank you so much Katrina! What a nice exchange you put together, and I hope the one you receive is just as wonderful!
Here is this week's update of Victoria's Quaker - almost half done now. Someone asked during the week who the designer it - it is by A Mon Ami Pierre, and is probably their most popular chart :-)

It was great to get out of the sick house today and go to work - until I realized I have that huge project still to work on. My hands got really crampy today from signing progress notes that were stored in my computer and typing treatment plans... two more weeks of that still to go! Also, Mike is still not up to speed but seems to be much better today. Thank you all for your continued comments and emails wishing us well. You are all wonderful!!

Stitched on today: Started a gift, and Victoria's Quaker

33 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a lovely exchange Carol ;-)

VQ is looking great too - if you're about halfway then I am a quarter and enjoying this one very much :)

I love it when people stitching the same design seem to get such different results depending on thread and fabric choices.

Glad you're feeling better.

Kathy said...

Thanks, Carol for the designer for Victoria. I love her. Great job and nice redwork exchange.

Annemarie said...

Great exchange gifties from Katrina! That lady does some fabulous work.
VQ is sweet. Don't work too hard though. What if you're hand's too tired to do any stitching? Ugh!

mainely stitching said...

I hope your hands aren't permanently cramped from all the administrative work!

That's a gorgeous exchange, and your progress on VQ is incredible! It seems to me like you're really tearing through it at a rapid pace!

Unknown said...

Wow, that is a beautiful exchange from Katrina !
I'm glad you're feeling better! Good luck with that project.

Cheryl said...

Great exchange package!! Lucky you!
VQ is looking really great, it sure is stitching up quickly

Sherry said...

VQ is looking super! I hope you all keep feeling better!

BTW, where did you get the pattern for AnnMarie's Neighborhood RR with the monkeys?

Stephanie said...

What a gorgeous exchange!

Progress on Victorian Quaker is great - I can't believe how quickly you manage to stitch :)

Hope Mike is feeling better very soon.

Jenn said...

What a pretty exchange. I love the colors. Your zipping thought VQ. Your going to have it done in no time.

Sharon said...

Gorgeous exchange! VQ looks wonderful and I am glad to hear that you all are on the mend!

Sally said...

Lovely exchange. The stitched pillow is beautiful:)

Victoria's Quaker is gorgeous.

Mindi said...

Lovely exchange, the tassles on the pillow are so cute and a very nice finishing touch. I'm going to need to learn how to make tassles now that's I've figured out cording.

You're going to love the Belle Soie silk, I've been using some on my CHS Quaker Study.

VQ is looking great!

Susimac said...

Great exchange it looks lovely. I love your AMAP piece so very much its lovely.
Glad that Mike is feeling better or at least better than he was.

staci said...

Glad that you're feeling better :) What a wonderful exchange!!! VQ is looking fabulous!!!

Heather said...

That exchange is beautiful! I love Kathy's pillow. She does lovely work.

VQ is pretty, great progress. I am glad you are feeling better too, it's nice to get out for some fresh air LOL!

Michelle said...

What a gorgeous exchange! Congrats. I love the Quaker too, I am really thinking I have to have this one. It is beautiful! Glad you're feeling better, and hope Mike is on the mend soon.

Anonymous said...

Wow beautiful exchange!

Edgar said...

Great Exchange and what great strides on VQ!!!!! Lovely as usual!!!!!

BeckySC said...

You received another amazing exchange :) ENJOY!!!
VQ is looking good!
I hope you and Mike are even better today:)

Von said...

Glad to hear that you and Mike are feeling better, albeit with more recovery to be done. Try not to overdo, Carol!

What a fabulous exchange! Wonderful goodies for our dear friend. :)

Anonymous said...

Love the exchange you received! VQ is looking fabulous, but all your stitching is. Hope you and Mike are feeling better!

Anonymous said...

Glad you're feeling better! What a lovely exchange, and VQ looks wonderful!

Nicki said...

Just gorgeous! A lovely exchange. And Victoria's Quaker is coming along nicely too :)

Karoline said...

What a lovely exchange :) Victoria's quaker is looking lovely.

Hazel said...

What a beautiful exchange! I love the Victoria Quaker and yours is looking fabulous! xx

Anonymous said...

I'm glad Mike is feeling a little better. I escaped today to - back to work after my leave.

Beautiful stitching and what a lovely exchange too.

You're reading Harry Potter? I just finished the last one. Which one are you on?

Katrina said...

Carol, I am so glad you like it! I had a lot of fun stitching for you and putting together the package. Love your VQ.

Hope Mike is feeling much better!

Susan @ Real Girl Designs said...

It's a lovely piece - Katrina did a nice job!

Dawn T. said...

Great exchange!

Valentina said...

What a great exchange! And also VQ looks great!

Kalu V said...

VQ is looking great! I love the colors it looks like this one is sstitching up fast :0

Deb said...

Katrina made a wonderful package for you with her exchange. I love her redwork stitchery! And, your "Victorian.." is coming along so well, Carol! I hope your tummy feels better very soon.
Hugs,
Deb

Dani - tkdchick said...

Wow Carol what a fantastic exchange to receive! You must have a room full of them by now!