Exchange stitching.....

I recently participated in two of my favorite

exchangesand thought I would share.

Lisa was my partner in the Seasonal Exchange

 and here is my piece for her....

Hollis Designs "Snowy Littles"

stitched on 32ct linen

w/recommended thread

My procrastination resulted in the package going

out just in time.  In my haste, I forgot to take a

pic and thank Lisa for letting my borrow hers.

I really like how this one turned out and

hope to stitch/finish all four of the

seasonal designs in this series.

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Laura was my partner in the LK Exchange...

LK "Summer Basket"

Stitched on 25ct cream evenweave over 1

with DMC

Since we haven't had much of a winter I thought

I would move right along to summer.  This

design is perfect for  a cute pincushion don't

you think?  I am glad Laura is happy with it.

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Thanks as always for visiting.
Now....back to stitching!

Goodies in the mail....

First...this cutie came from BeckyK 

for Winter Seasonal Exchange.

Homespun Collectibles

Becky said this was an older design from

her stash and he is just so cute.   I love that

she stitched something for me that I

would never have stitched for myself.  

 I will enjoy this one in my office

for the rest of winter.

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Next....Cindy Mae was quick to

mail her LK Exchange.

Another cute design and I love Cindy Mae's

finishing.  I have it hanging on my pie safe and

it will surely bring a smile as I enter each day.

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I have my first Crazy Challenge finish!

La D Da "In the Sweet"

40ct. Lakeside Linen

w/recommended DMC

I just love this design....

sweet definitely comes to mind. 

Everytime I look at it I think of my

Granny Smith.   She loved gospel music

and loved to sing hymns.  I couldn't help

but hum this tune while stitching.   

I know this will become a  sweet little pillow

to keep with some other mementos

from my Granny.

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Well...I guess I better get busy finishing

my exchange pieces. Time is a ticking......

happy stitching!

LK Exchange and other goodies...

First.....I got this goodie in the mail Saturday.



Laura picked the perfect design, fabric and

finishing for me.   I have always loved this

saying and so happy to have this cute

pillow to display.   This was Laura's first

exchange with the LK Exchange and her first

pillow finish.   This certainly won't be her last!

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Second.....I got these goodies a few weeks ago!

You can never have enough Lizzie Kate!

I was lucky to win a giveaway from the

The Stitcher's Market.  I've seen some talk

about the Sullivan's floss and can't wait to

try these two variegated aptly named

Arizona Desert and Aquamarine.

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Third....my week got even better with these

goodies from Victorian Motto.

Guess I need to get busy finishing!

I just love all of Nancy's stuff and this

was certainly a generous giveaway.

Nancy just added these little grab bags on

her site and they are full of chenille, ric rac,

seam tape and buttons.   I was amazed how

much was included and think I may need

to pick up a few more of these! 

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I have decided to stop the insanity! 

 My stitching time has been seriously impeded

the last 6 weeks due to work and I plan on

changing that this week.    To kick it off, I have

started BBD's Casting a Spell.  Stitching the little

motifs is actually pretty rewarding since I can

celebrate each as a little finish.  Hopefully

I can get them all done before halloween!

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If you made it this far...thanks for giving

me a little nugget of your time. 

Wishing you a happy, stitchy week....

Goodies To & Fro...

**** Edited:   OOPS.....I just don't know my fairy tales*****

I participated in a couple of spring exchanges and I can now share the goodies....

I received word from Sarah (no blog) that

she received her package for the

Spring Seasonal Exchange.

Homespun Elegance  "Summertime Home"

from Welcomes 'A Plenty V

28ct w/recommended fibers

Homespun Elegance is one of my favorite
designers and I think these designs are timeless. 
Although this is a spring exchange, I thought
the colors in this one would suit Sarah better. 
I coffee-dyed the chenille for the trim

and just love how it turned out. 

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This cutie was waited in my mailbox from Melissa....

LK "Hello Spring" freebie

She was my partner for the Lizzie Kate Exchange and I just love what she stitched.  The pin cushion is very small with the design being stitched over one.   Precious just comes to mind for me each time I look at it.   Thanks Melissa for such a cute exchange.

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Thanks Yvonne for seeing the error of my ways.

It amazes me how some stitching projects feel

like Little Red Riding Hood Goldilocks (thanks Yvonne).  You know...Little Red Riding Hood Goldilocks has to
try several porridges and beds to find just the right one. 

Well, it has been like that with my

Challenge pieces.    I decided to pick up

BBD "Berry Time", which is one of my favorites, but I found myself dreading stitching it so I tried a few more until I found the one that was

"just right".  That would be Primitive Needle's

"Dampy Sod".   This is my first design from

Lisa and I know I am going to enjoy

each stitch in this one. 
Well...that's enough about that. 

Thanks for visiting and happy stitching....

LK Round B to Melissa.....

I can't believe I have another post...three days
in a row is a record for me. 

I heard from Melissa that she has received

her Lizzie Kate exchange. 

LK "Bloom" freebie

25ct over one w/recommended fibers

This design is so simple but I just love it and decided to use it to adorn a scissor pocket. 

I love the bright colors of the pink, orange

and violet and thought they were perfect

for a springy piece. 

Unfortunately for Melissa, I decided to

try something new for me and "practiced"

on her exchange. 

(Amazing how something can be so clear in your

mind but not quite translate into reality.) 

Overall, though, I am happy with the finishing

and see a few more of these in my future.

Pink & orange...a yummy combo!

I found the fabric at Joann's and think it

lends itself quite nicely for the Lizzie Kate

design.  I can see many more LK designs

paired with this fabric.   

Of course, I had to include a pair of scissors with a

coordinating scissor fob.....I'm sure it is bad luck

to send an empty scissor pocket!   This was a fun

exchange and I am glad Melissa liked it.

Thanks for visiting and happy stitching...
I may just be back tomorrow!

LK Exchange from Michele....

After spending a few days in Kentucky, I found this treat in my mailbox tonight. Michele stitched this cute pinkeep in the Lizzie Kate exchange. The design is from one of the Double Flip-its series and I already know that this will be displayed on my desk at work....trust me I do need to be reminded to laugh somedays so this should do the trick! Although this is a no extras exchange, Michele included the cutest scissor fob, which are happily attached to my scissors!

We had a good time in Kentucky (with the exception of the yucky weather)...work for hubby but relaxation for me. I did get some stitching done with a finish, which I hope to share in the next day or two. Well...off to catch up on my blogs until "Lost" comes on...only two episodes left! Happy stitches....

Lizzie Kate Exchange from Angela....

I can't tell you how excited I was to see a package from Angela for the Lizzie Kate Exchange 3 and this is what I got.....

front
back

Angela does awesome stitching and finishing so I knew it would be great. I love this design and she finished it into a pretty pinkeep. I plan to display it at work for Valentine's Day. Thanks again Angela...I'm so excited to have something stitched by you!

Now...I need to get mine packaged and send it on its merry way! Happy stitches....

My first needlebook....

Well....not too bad for my first attempt! I made this needlebook for Jan for a LK Exchange and was pleased with the results....

My sewing skills are something to be desired so I definitely had to use my noggin for this one. I even figured out to make two little pockets inside but still can't sew in a straight line! Jan liked it and I certainly enjoyed stitching and finishing it for her.

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

LK Exchange......

The mailman had this wonderful little goodie waiting in my mailbox today!

Jody (no blog...yet) from the LK Exchange stitched this for me and made it into a needleroll...how neat is that. I love the design, which I don't have in my stash, so I am so glad she stitched this for me. Now I can't wait until Fall to display it!

Thanks for the nice comments ...glad to know someone's reading this! Happy weekend and stitches.....