I received Lisa as my partner for 2 exchanges this month, so I stitched them both and sent them as one package to Australia.
The first piece is for the Seasonal Exchange
SanMan Original’s May Newsletter Freebie
28c Jobelan evenweave
DMC Threads
Finished as a beaded edged pillow
The second piece is for the Lizzie *Kate Exchange
Lizzie*Kate “Liberty” Design Booklet
28c pastel blue Jobelan evenweave
DMC Threads
Finished as a pinkeep
I have been busy around the house and garden again the past weekend. Mark and I put venetian blinds up in the lounge and kitchen, there are 2 windows in each room, so that took some time as I had to trim them all too.
I also planted up a large pot to put by the front door, unfortunately the past tenants had grafitti’d the brickwork at one side of the front door, cleaning has not brought it off, so I have put up willow trellis and planted a climbing variegated ivy in the pot and started the climber up it, along with some lavender and violas, so within a few months the “artwork” should be covered by lovely foliage.
I have never really been into gardening before but the planting bug has hit me…I suppose it’s different when the garden is your own!!
I have used some of my PayPal funds from my recent chart sale to purchase a pretty design and threads for stitching for Martha’s birthday..I am using a piece of hand-dyed fabric, DMC and Crescent Colour threads. I may have to pop a few stitches in it this evening…!!
It’s Isaac's sports day tomorrow, let’s hope the rain stays away and the sun shines for them…I promise to take some pictures!
Have fun in the sunshine
Hugs & Stitches
Elisa x
11 comments:
not to worry, I´ll send some sun your way, we´ve got way to much at the moment !
your finishes are lovely, and that chart with the ballerina´s is just to cute !
I like the frame, I suppose it doesn´t come with it ?
and I really like your new layout !
Both exchange pieces are beautiful Elisa and I can;t wait to see that adorable Ballerina design stitched up. Happy Stitching!
Your finishes are gorgeous. I can't wait to see your progress on the Ballerina's - I have this to do sometime.
I was very surprised to open the parcel and find two exchange pieces Elisa. Because we have separated the two groups now we dont know who gets partnered with who in each one, so I had no idea you had me for both.
I love them both very much Elisa, they are lovely. Thank you.
LISA V
Your finishes are beautiful !!!!!!
I'll come to read your blog early.
excuse me for my english....
Hi from Italy
Annamaria
Great finishes Elisa. That little bird is adorable!
Wonderful finishes, Elisa, I like both the cushion and the pinkeep!
A great idea to cover the wallpaintings with plants! I hope they will grow quick enough ;-)
Happy gardening and stitching - I love doing both - naturally not togehter ;-)
Hugs from Austria
Hilda
Gorgeous exchange pieces & a lovely piece to do for Martha. :0)
Gardening does get addicitive, once you start, & that's a creative way to hide the unwanted "artwork". :0)
Wonderful exchange pieces, I'm sure Lisa loves them both!
Both exchange pieces are lovely Elisa.
These are just the sweetest exchanges, Elisa! I love the SMO birdie and your finishing is perfect!
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