Christmas Exchange

This was such a  lovely surprise to find in my mailbox this morning.  It was sent to me froma  lovely lady in UK.  I will take more photos to show it off a bit more!

Fresh Fallen Snow by Little House Needleworks

Here is my recent finish of "Fresh Fallen Snow" by LHN in the JCS Ornaments issue of this year.  

I used 32ct Cashel Linen color, raw, and finished it as an Ornament.  

Must DO UFO'S By Christmas time

Very badly neglected are 2 projects that have been in my "to do"pile.
First is the chart "snow" By Bent Creek .  I am stitching this on a Charles craft pillow.

The other is a chart from DMC favorites book, 1998......yes 1998.... the fairy has been suffocating in the bag for 13 years lolol  I think it is time I let stitch her and let her shine.

Please ENCOURAGE ME!! As you can see it has been a very long while that I have not had the stitching bug.
Please help me decide by leaving a comment which of the 2 I should finish:

Snow chart... just a few stitches and I can decorate it for Christmas

the beautiful fairy that has been in the waiting for 13 years

Café by Lilli points

Well, it has been a long while since my last post.  Life has been so busy with my children and homework, gardening baking cooking and of course, housework!  Today I thought that I better get my needle and get creative before more time runs away from me

I used this piece of linen that already had most of the coffee names on it and I went along and stitched the coffee beans and the words "frappé".  A pretty quick project to get me back into things!

Fall Exchange

Here is the beautiful fall exhange I received from my partner Becky.  It is a really lovbely piece stitched in DMC thread.  The designer Heart in Hand and the name of this design is Little Pumkin in the Patch.  Becky you have captured my idea of fall in this wonderful design and I thank you.

a closer look, you can see the little acorn embellishment

Welcome Fall Cube

This was a fun Fallc ube to put together, I sent it out on one of my exchanges.  I hope my partner will like it.  I also included 2 Debees counting pins that can easily be removed.

Halloween Exchange from Natasha

Look at this lovely Halloween exchange I got!!  She made a beautiful Scissor Keep.  I adore the little pumpkin ribbon that surrounds the scissor keep.  I just love the design (The Drawn Thread - Kindered Spirits)  Thank you for all the extra goodies (kitchen towels, bucket full of candy, ribbon, fabric) and the wonderful card!!!!

Biscornu from Bonnie

This beautiful Biscornu arrived in the mail today.  I love the green colors and the pretty button on the top.  This will look so lovely decorated among my Autumn decorations.
Thank you!

Biscornu from Sheila

I just wanted to share with you this beautiful Biscornu that I received from Sheila.  So feminine!  I love it!

Scary Jack by Shepherds Bush

Here is the "Scary Jack" I finished stitching.  Woooo they are spooky!! I used 32 count blue fabric to make sure the pumpkins stick out. 

Seasonal Stitching

Ah! the nice crisp air has started to come in and the leaves are slowly changing into their fall colors.  Fall and Winter are my absolute favorite seasons.  The xstitch bug has come back and I am ready to start.  Above I am showing you a design I made awhile back.

I am sure that most of you must have the book "Sweet and Simple Country Cross stitch", the design is from there.  This lovely design describes "fall" just the way I see it.

I will be asking my mom, who is amazing at sewing, to help me make something nice out of this, maybe a placemat (surrounded by nice fabric), a pot holder... not quite sue, but if you have any ideas, I am all ears!

Design and many other lovely ones are found in:

Sweet and Simple Country Cross stitch

Biscornu from Nita

Nita you did a fantastic Job stitching this biscornu.  The pattern is so pretty and dainty, I love that you stitched our initials and year on the reverse side, very creative.
               
                           Thank You!!

Hello Spring by Lizzie Kate

I received this in a Pillow Exchange that I participated in.  Even though there was a bit of trouble getting to me, I was glad it arrived,  It is stitched and finished with lots of care, the lovely bow is a nice finish.

As you can tell I haven't been posting over the summer.  For me summer is so short and so I take the time to enjoy the beautiful weather, plant my garden & flowers and spend quality time with my children and husband.

When the first leaf falls from the tree and the wind becomes crisper and colder..... that is when my stitching bug comes back.  So until then, I hope you take the time to enjoy your summer! 

Have a great one, be safe!!

Despina

Hen Party by LHN

This was given to me as a gift for helpiong out a friend.  I really like this one, I find the hens are so cute and I love the beads that are used to bring out the corn.

LKE From Becky

My R4 LK arrived and it is so beautiful. What a beautiful finish and such a great design!!

I LOVE IT

Thank you Becky

Winter Forest Framed

I just wanted to show a post of my Snowflake Tree that came back from the framers.  I decided to put it in a frame rather than to make it into a cushion.  I tried to choose a frame that looked a little more like wood bark to match it.

What do you think?
Have a great day!!

My Biscornu from Karen

This is the lovely biscirnu that I had the pleasure to receive from Karen.  You really hit the nailonthe head with this one.  I love the fabric/thread color as well as the design. 

Thank you for this beauty that I will always treasure...

Thank you

Petals and Purrs by Cross Stitch Collection

When my mom first saw the cat in the magazine she fell head over heals for it.  Unfortunately we did not buy the magazine that day and when we went back for it, it was already gone... SOLD OUT!!  I was lucky enough to be a member in a forum and made a request for the magazine.  After anxiously waiting I got an email back with someone who was willing to part with it.

Today I present you the kitten finished.  I will be giving this to my mom on Mother's Day.  I will be taking it to the framers this Saturday.  I will update another picture when I get it back framed.  She will be SO happy when she sees this, it has taken 4 years to get this done for her!!
Design was pucbished in Cross Stitch Collection May 2006

A beautiful palette of creams and browns has been used to create a lifelike

appearance to the kitten's fur

Tralala!!

Here are some charts I recently purchased.  I had fallen in love with "Chicken Love" when I first saw it.  Also my youngest daughter is crazy for Cows and so I thought that I had to stitch "Petite Vache" for her.  This will be my first time stitching from this designer but I am sure they will be great!! I will now go and see if I have the colors to start the cow :)

Easter Giveaway ****CLOSED****

A lovely Easter giveaway to all my loyal reader and followers, your comments are always appreciated.

Leave your comment and email address I can contact you for your chance to win

LA D DA "Earth Angel"

Twisted Threads " Easter Gingham"

                                                          WINNER IS PATTYC

DRAWING ON APRIL 4 2010

Good Luck