Thursday, January 28, 2010

RAK & LK Exchange #3......

Week from hell....that is how I will describe my week. So I can't tell you how badly I needed this little pick me up. I received the cutest package in the mail today from Faye ....

RAK-Faye R front

front

RAK-Faye back

back

Though Faye is a NC state graduate and huge North Carolina fan (hmmm..how can that be), she stitched this cutie for me...hopefully her fingers weren't burning since we are their conference rivals! I love the way she finished it with the cute charm and love the back! Isn't this the cutest fabric and I love the pin and buttons. Faye does papercrafting too and made this cute card with the sweetest note. Even though I work for Clemson's in-state rival (gotta eat..right!?!) I plan on displaying it discreetly on my desk so I can enjoy everyday! I need this little reminder to keep me sane and remind myself that I am one day closer to retirement!

On another positive note.....

LK Exchange #3

LK "Gather Friends" stitched on 28 ct evenweave w/recommended threads
Angela received her Lizzie Kate Exchange yesterday! I loved this design and am so glad Angela liked it too! I had issues with the finishing but I pleased with the end result.


RAK with some irony.....

RAK-Amy & Faye

Primitive Betty's Valentine freebie

After seeing this freebie, I stitched up a couple as pincushions to share with some special friends, Amy & Faye. This was a very fun design to stitch and I did take a few liberties with it. I love this design and will definitely stitch again for myself. Ironically, Faye received hers on Monday, which is the same day she had mailed my surprise.....great minds think alike I guess!

Thanks for all your comments on the Me,Myself & I exchange. If you have multiple personalities like me, you have just enough to form your own exchange! You can then have a pretty tree at the end of the year like me...and Amy! Oh well...off to stitch. Thanks for visiting and happy stitches....

17 comments:

  1. Karen, I just LOVE the LK exchange you sent out!! AND, the pin pillows for Amy and Faye are fantastic :) GREAT work :) AND what a wonderful pick me up from Faye :) Sorry you had a bad week....
    I hope you have a lovely weekend!

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  2. I really love the pillow you made for me and will treasure it always. It was a pleasure exchanging with you :) I think your Valentine pillows are fabulous too!

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  3. Fantastic exchanges both sent and received!

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  4. What a great pick you up present. I agree it is finished beautifully and love your exchange you sent to Angela you did a fantastic job of finishing it.

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  5. That is a great pick me up! I work at a university too and I will be SO happy at 5:01 this evening.

    I love your LK exchange piece and pincushions! What do you fill them with?

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  6. What cute finishes on your pin pillows for valentines! and lucky you on your Clemson pillow. That is adorable!

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  7. Karen, you have a great sense of humor ;o) What a nice way to make a better day for you than to receive such gorgeous gifts in the mail!

    Your finishing is beautiful and that was very thoughtful of you :o) I love your LK exchange piece. I have yet to make one of those pillows and will have to do that someday soon.

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  8. I love your Clemson present, the colors are so beautiful and finished so nice. Have fun displaying that one at work.
    and your pillow is adorable, I need to make one now.

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  9. Awe, that was so sweet of Faye!! And too funny that you two sent the same thing to each other. What great gifts - all of them! :)

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  10. I just love the pillow you sent Angela, it's wonderful!

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  11. I love your interpretation of the Valentine freebie! I may do something of the same as I don't care to stitch in black. We'll see...

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  12. What great finishes and gifties! Lovely work.

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  13. Such wonderful gifts and exchanges!

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  14. everything looks great..Thanks for stoping by my blog.

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  15. Your LK exchange is lovely as are the Valentine pillows. I just love those designs. What a sweet gift from Faye. :o)

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  16. Great stitching. And a great rak :)

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