Is it really the 25th again????

Fa la la.....it's the 25th again and time for

this month's "You & I" Ornament exchange.

Not quite sure where this month went....

feels like I settled in for a long winter's nap!

(well...maybe a summer's thanks to the heat)

The Workbasket "Quaker Christmas Holly"

Freebie

Stitched on 36ct.linen w/Victorian Motto

I found this freebie in my stash and
decided it needed to be stitched this month. 
My first one was stitched with one thread
over two and the coverage was a little suspect
so I stitched the next one two threads over two.  

Much better...

I decided to leave the middle blank and not

add the year....just didn't like the look of "11".

After looking at the design again to

give credit to the designer I also

realized I forgot to add the beads....

oops!

I like it though and I hope this month's

receipient will like it too.  

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And  this month's exchange partner is......

Julie

Julie's and Yes Dear's Ravings

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This month has been crazy with
work and football games each weekend. 
Sure hope it slows down some so I can
get some more stitching done. 

Well....I'm off to the beach for work!   

Life can be so hard sometimes. 

Hope you have a great day....

happy stitching.

Autumn box finish....

Autumn freebie---With Thy Needle & Thread
(Thanks....all knew you would know!!!!)
Stitched with DMC on 32 ct. tea/coffee dyed linen

Inside of box....ready for my stitching goodies!

I've wanted to finish a box with stitching but just couldn't find the right design.  I found this freebie on my computer that I had saved last year and, after stitching it, thought it would be a good fit.  I covered the box inside and out with some scrapbook paper I had on hand and that I thought was a perfect match. I just love the way it turned out.   I just love the design of this freebie and know I will stitch this one again.

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Fall Pumpkin tutorial

I decided I wanted to play with some paper yesterday and made these cute pumpkins.  I could have used more strips with the large pumpkin but, overall, I like the way they turned out.  I plan on making a couple more of these since they were so easy!   I also made some notecards to send for some long, overdue thank you gifts but forgot to take pics before packaging.  Hopefully they will reach the recipients in a short time!

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Well...I think I may actually stitch tonight.  I have a some finishing I need to do but think that can wait a little longer.  Thanks for visiting and all of your wonderful comments.  I do hope you enjoy visiting my blog as much as I enjoy visiting yours. 

Happy stitching....

****Edited to add designer....With Thy Needle & Thread...thanks everyone!