Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Little Things To Share

I have a couple of little things that I recently stitched, mailed out and have been received... and then I will sneak off to watch the MLB All-Star Game and start my HoE Summer Quaker Exchange.

I heard from Staci this morning that she has received my ornament for a private Christmas Ornament Swap that I am participating in (this month we all send to Staci). My ornament is tiny and delicate, but I am glad that Staci likes it.

Bell Ornament

Jeannette Douglas

Chart in JCS Christmas Ornament Preview Issue, August 2008

32 ct Natural Belfast Linen, DMC Floss & DMC #12 Perle Cotton


And I just discovered that Janaina received a new Crazy Exchange that I mailed out to her on June 30th. I am always worried about mailing anything to Brazil. They don't allow insured packages there, so you need to take your chances. I mailed something to Janaina months ago that never arrived... but June 30th to July 15th isn't too bad for International Priority Mail (??!!)... Anyhow, I think she likes it...
Tiny Toad Fob

The Cricket Collection

Silkweaver 36 ct French Vanilla Swirl Edinburgh Linen, Thread Gatherer Silk 'n Colors, and DMC Floss


....OK, the MLB Parade is ending soon and then game time :-) I am off to start something fun for the Summer Quaker exchange... have a great night, see ya tomorrow! Go American League!!

Stitched on today: Stitched on a Crazy Exchange, finished SBEBB Summer House Exchange and started HoE Summer Quaker Exchange

28 comments:

staci said...

I LOVE my ornie Carol, thanks again! And isn't that froggie a cutie?!

Olga said...

Gorgeous finishes on both pieces. And the froggie is really very cute!

Lisa V said...

I LOVE the xmas ornie you made, it is just soo delicate looking and a lovely design. Mr froggie is also a cutie!

Cathy B said...

Love your ornament for Staci!

Did you see who won the Homerun derby? None other than a MN Twin!

Kathy A. said...

Your Christmas ornament is stunning girl. And that toad - to die for!! Maybe he's the frog in my stitching pond LOL.

Georgie said...

I just love the finishing on these ornies!

Amy said...

The ornament is so pretty! You amaze me with all of your stitching Carol... I check your blog every day, though I don't post very often. You're very inspiring!!

Carol R said...

Lovely ornament Carol - I spied that one in the JCS Preview too - great finish.
Cute froggie

mainely stitching said...

As always, your stitching and finishing are just incredible, Carol!

lena-lou said...

Carol. I totally love the ornament you have done for Staci :-)) I wish I had a copy of the preview magazine, you are so lucky in the US for what you can get !!
Have a nice day today

Anonymous said...

Your ornament for Staci is very pretty and I love the toad - so cute!

me said...

You have been busy :)
aww that frog is cute
To bad they don't have the pattern of it on their website anymore

Anonymous said...

Carol,you make such a lovely things.I also like de neighbours RR.

cathymk said...

I just love the Bell ornament. I had just been thinking of ordering the frames for these (the ones from last year too) but I can now see they would look magnificent without!
And that little froggy is just gorgeous!

Becky K in OK said...

The Christmas ornie is just darling. I love the smalls you stitch so much. Staci got a beauty from you.

Anonymous said...

They're both so lovely! And I really like your beaded edges.

Karoline said...

They're both lovely Carol, congratulations

Hazel said...

Love the ornie and those little pearls. Gorgeous. xx

Erin said...

Goodness, Carol, you stitch so quickly! (I just managed to track down the JCS ornie preview this past weekend...) Your work is lovely as usual...

JillMN said...

I love that toad fob!
Did you stay up and watch the entire game? WOW! What a show it was. I stayed up and ended up coming in late to work, as I am suppose to start at 3:30 a.m. Oh well, it was worth it.

Carla said...

Love love love the xmas ornie you stitched for Staci!!
And the frog fob is so cute! I'm glad the package arrived this time :)

Susimac said...

Oh cCarol I absolutely LOVE the ornie you stitched and finished for Staci - a real treat for the eyes.

Dani - tkdchick said...

I love that JD ornie!!!

Janaina said...

I can tell for sure I JUST (((LOVE))) THE FROG!!!!! It´s absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!! I love you, Carol! Such a delicate stitching and finishing!Thank you deeply! =)

Tanya Willis Anderson said...

Oh my gosh, that is adorable! I HAVE to stitch that toad for my mom's birthday in August - he looks JUST like Mr. Toad of Toad Hall! That was her favorite book as a kid. Thank you for this bday idea!!!

Tanya, off to google this chart!!!

Jenna said...

That ornament that you did for Staci is just incredible! I love everything about it and I'm sure she does, too. Well done!

Michelle said...

Two cute pieces! That ornament is really lovely - great choice!

Kim B said...

What beautiful pieces! You are so talented and your recipients are so lucky!!