LK Exchange sent....

I heard from Janet that she had received my package for the Lizzie Kate Exchange....

Lizzie Kate "Friends Are Like" redesigned
Stitched on 28 ct. light green evenweave w/DMC

Back fabric

It had to go all the way to Malaysia so I was so happy to hear it made it. I Y love Y the way this little pillow turned out! I made the pillow from two fabric samples I had on hand and matched the thread and fabric to match. This pillow finish was a first for me and I just love it! I have to tell you ...it was very hard to let this one go but my heart is smiling since Janet likes it. I have more of these coordinating fabric samples and plan on going through the pile to make some more!

If you like Lizzie Kate, you should head on over and check out the Lizzie Kate Exchange Blog. This has been one of my favorite exchange groups and all of the finishes are just wonderful! You can find some great ideas.

Thanks for looking....happy stitches....

LK Exchange from Pirjo....

Waiting in my mailbox tonight was this wonderful package from Pirjo. This is the cutest design and I love the colors!I don't have it in my stash so that makes it extra special. Forgot to take a pic of the backing fabric but it has falling leaves that match perfectly. I have already added to my fall decorations.

This was a nice ending to a good but sad day as we attended the funeral for a lady who was very special to my husband as a child and teenager. Growing up in the South, we both had special ladies who helped our moms with the housework and babysitting while they worked. It was almost like having a second grandmother. Verdell was in Andy's life from the time he was a small child up through his college years. Though they had lost touch over the recent years, it was nice remembering the special memories he shared with her and how she impacted his life. It definitely makes you think about family and not taking for granted anytime we can spend together.