I received a lovely birthday gift from dear
Marie earlier this week. I cannot really find words for this and it has taken me a few days to figure out what to say.... my birthday just doesn't really happen. Mike gives me little gifts and lets me do whatever I want on my birthday and the days around it - already he has gifted me with a Pandora gift card and a Kindle gift card... a box awaits me on the kitchen counter for tomorrow. My family does nothing really for my birthday. So, this stunning little treat made me tearful. I was remembered by someone other than my husband. I know, that is kind of pathetic. I used to stitch for everyone whose blogs I read. Then I fell so ill and fell by the wayside... but Marie remembered me... she is such a doll and a dear friend... and how pretty is this??
I meant to put the front of the needlebook up first, but Blogger's revisions still confuse me since I do not blog often any longer... she says this is a Merrily Beams design called Trifles... thank you again Marie, you are very special to me and I already treasure this...
I also took some time this afternoon, as I am off for the week, to finish off an ornament that I actually stitched a good 3-5 months ago... wow, it has been forever since I did a pillow finish like this :-) Of course, I had to run outside and hang it one of my Christmas catci that are "summering" on the back porch... just seemed like the thing to do...
Love and Joy Ornament
JBW Designs
JCS 2011 Christmas Ornament Issue
32 ct Antique White Belfast Linen, WDW Floss
Stitched one over one
Enjoy your week, everyone!!
