Pumpkin Patch Exchanges.... and a Winner!

I participated in the SBEBB Pumpkin Patch Exchange this month, and both the exchange I sent and the one I received both made it to their new homes this week, and I did not have a chance to share until now.

I was lucky enough to receive my exchange from Goldie. She stitched me a lovely pinkeep using a Homespun Elegance design (always a winner with me). And she sent me a brass stand for it - very, very appreciated, as this now sits on our fireplace mantle... and a nice pumpkin that now sits with it... and oh gosh, some silks, pretty fabric, a cute pencil, yummy cocoa mixes... and a card with bat earrings! So cute! Thank you so much Goldie!

And, the exchange I sent was received by Michelle earlier this week too...

Scary Crows Mattress Pincushion
Holiday Sparrow - motif taken from larger design
R&R Reproductions 30 ct Butternut Linen, GAST Floss
The wrinkles in the fabric are inherent to this older R&R linen, and cannot be pressed out even with a steamroller ;-)

And... knowing how much Michelle loves Halloween - I consider her to be The Queen of Halloween - I stitched her an extra little item as part of her goodies too...

Boo! Floss Ring Tag
Barbara Ana Designs
30 ct Natural Linen, DMC Floss

... And this is the entire exchange for her... Happy Autumn and Happy Halloween, Michelle!

OK... we have a winner for my blog drawing of the Just Cross Stitch 2008 Christmas Ornament Issue - we had a ton of people who registered, and my DH randomly drew Nicola's name - and I have her address already as she is a member of HoE, so Nicola - congratulations! I will get this out to you as soon as possible! Enjoy!

I received a gorgeous Christmas ornament from Jill today for the Make A Wish Exchange. Wait until you see it! It is white on white hardanger! It was too dark when I got home tonight to take a good photo, so I will get one in the daylight tomorrow to share - thank you so much Jill - I do love it!

Stitched on today: Finished HoE Christmas Ornament Exchange