Showing posts with label Angela P. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Angela P. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Look what I got.....

I was lucky enough to win Angela's blog
giveaway and the mailman was nice
enough to deliver it today!


Having exchanged a few times with Angela,
I knew this box would be finished to perfection. 
And it is.
This one is an extra special treat since  
Angela's mom stitched the design and
Angela did the finishing. 


I have two stitching spots and I always have to
haul my scissors, readers, needles, etc. from
one spot to another.   This perfect for all of my
accessories in my downstairs spot so that I
just have to pick up my stitching and go.

Thanks again Angela....this will be a treasure.

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If the road to you know where is paved
with good intentions, I am driving the bus.

I had good intentions in starting Colonial Garden
but found myself in a quandry.   Although I
love it on the dark linen, I was leaning
toward stitching the lighter version. 

Since I can't make up my mind, I decided to
pull out another Crazy Challenge piece. 

Elizabeth's Garden "Nantucket Sampler"

I was still in the seafaring mood so I decided to
stitch on this until I figure out my linen dilemma.
I love the design but am iffy on the border.   The
white is just too "white" so I think I will give
it a tea bath once done to tone it down a bit. 

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Well I'm off to stitch....thanks again for visiting.
Hope you are having a stitchy week.

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....