Thank You

Thank you all for your very kind comments on my finishing. I know I'm my own worst critic! I will get back to the finishing of the box soon because I do want to use it and enjoy it! I went stitching at Golden Needle last night. I decided at the last minute to go and I'm so glad I did. It's always so much fun. I got to see Martha again and I got Frappuccino finished up while there.


Little House Needleworks "Frappucino"
Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens
Threads: Belle Soie Silk by Crescent Colours
Started: 11/9/07 - Finished: 11/14/07

I know I said no more stash, but I couldn't resist get a couple little things...



I got Cat Whisker's Designs scissor pocket and a My Big Toe Designs Exclusive for Golden Needle "Sisters in Stitching." The link is to one they did for Stitches 'N Things, which by the way is less than a mile from my dad's house in Michigan! Anyway, the design is the same except is is says "Golden Needle Stitchers" instead of "Triangle Stitchers."

I also got a small cut of 32 ct. Pearled Barley for CCN "Gingerbread Cottage." I'm doing a SAL with the Little House/Country Cottage Yahoo Group. I started a little bit of it last night to see how the colors would look on the fabric. I think they're going to be really pretty!



Well, I'd better get some work done! I'll write later! :)

It works!!

I shook it really hard and it started working! Don't ask! :)

First up! Susan from Afford Your Passions sent me a box last friday. I, like Vonna, was going to tear into, but then turned it over and saw this....

I was very intrigued and everyone in my class on Friday told me to just open it, but I didn't. I wanted to wait. Susan even said she would've opened it if it were her! :)

So today was the day! After I got the brown paper off there was a beautiful pink box. I love pink and boxes, so that was a treat on it's own!

Here's what was in the box...

A note explaining about November 13th being World Kindness day, which I didn't know, and her birthday. She wanted to give gifts on her birthday. How amazingly kind is that? I am humbled to have received such a wonderful present. Also included a very sweet Little House Needleworks ornament, card, and chocolate! Thank you again Susan! :) I will treasure it always!

And now that my camera is working I can share some other things! I started "Frappucino" by LHN after I finished Curly Q. I decided to try two strands of silk just to see what it would be like and I love it! The fabric I'm using is 32 ct. Vintage Examplar.

I also decided to milk my birthday a little further and placed an order with Elegant Stitch a few days after my birthday (got 20% off!!). I ordered the new "A Quaker Christmas" by ByGone Stitches. After seeing Merumo's stitched with Belle Soie silks in Cranberry, I knew it was a must have! :) I had originally ordered Vintage Basketweave, but Lois thought it was too dark and I trusted her, so she sent something lighter, Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens. When I got it I thought it was too light and ended up getting Mockingbird by R&R at my LNS (Silk Road Needlearts), which is very close to the Basketweave. I figured I can just use the Light Examplar for something else. Anyway, here's a pic...

I'm going to try to work on my class piece a little more. I think I know what I'm going to do now, so I don't have to glue. I'll write more tomorrow! :)

Frappuccino

I'm thinking of starting this new thread pack tonight. I'm so in love with Belle Soie silks! :) I just can't believe how soft and luxurious they are! I know I sound like a broken record, but they really are. If you haven't tried them yet, you really must! :)


I've been stitching away on Curly Q, but it's a lot of boring green right now. I need to hurry up and get to some of the purple! Well, baby is crying. He's not wanting to go to sleep! Write later!