Packed Post

Lots of things to show you…so I will keep the wording on the light side….firstly I can reveal my exchange received and sent for the Summer Holiday Exchange on the “Stitched With Love Exchange” blog…this is what I received from April…

and this is what I sent to Shannon…

I stitched Tanya’s freebie “To The Beach” using hand-dyed linen and Crescent Colour threads and edged it in ruched ribbon.

I finally got around to making up some pillows today..

I did have a little spurge at my favourite shop yesterday….a mug in a tin, sewing scissors in a case, vintage buttons (used on the pillows), a fat quarter bundle and some green/rosebud fabric (used for the garden pillow)

No more writing…it’s getting late…have a good Monday

Hugs & Stitches

Fall Pyn Keepe Arrived

from Lucy for the Fall Pyn Keepe exchange over at the HOE blog. Isn't it cute…it’s from Heart in Hand “Seasonal Birds” using WDW & GAST threads.

Thanks so much Lucy….I love it!

Hugs & Stitches

Let It Snow & 3 Fat Birds & A Squirrel

I received this cutie ornament from Janet B in the mail this morning…for the Lizzie*Kate Exchange on the Hooked on Exchanging Blog…isn’t he just perfect, I love him thank you so much Janet!

I saw this little freebie on Tanya’s blog and just had to stitch it straight away…such a little cutie design, I stitched it whilst watching 3 hours of Wuthering Heights on TV last night…pure bliss!

The Sampler Girl “3 Birds & A Fat Squirrel” can be found here

Stitched on 28c Jayne’s Attic hand-dyed “Jonquil”

Crescent Colour threads

I’m going to make this into a little hanging ornament for my bedpost!

I had a childfree weekend so got lots done, household chores and I sorted a lot of stitching stash, I have bought a load of GAST & WDW threads from Michelle, so I catalogued them all and organised them all in little drawer organisers.

I also updated my stitching journal and decided on my next TSG design for the SAL over at Needlecraft Haven…I have chosen “A Little Bird’s Tea”, I’m  stitching it on hand-dyed linen I found in my stash unit and the recommended GAST & DMC threads.

Spending the next few days getting organised before Isaac goes into hospital on Wednesday, washing, ironing, housework, school uniform alterations etc…Going to also kit up a little project to take in with me as I feel the evenings will be long and very boring on the ward.

Hugs & Stitches

This, That and the Other!!

Lots to show this post…firstly Lynn has received the exchange piece I sent to here for the Lizzie*Kate round on the Hooked on Exchanging blog…

Lizzie*Kate – Winter Crazy “Brrrr”

28c blue checked evenweave with charted DMC threads

Finished as a beaded edged hanging ornament

It was TSG SAL last night over at NCH…I managed quite a bit of stitching on it…I love the colours on this piece so subdued..

I found my new project and quite easily…it is in the new edition of GOSM, it’s the mystery sampler by Marie Suarez, it’s in 6 parts…I ordered the Valdani threads as required and I am going to attempt to stitch on 40 count for my first time ever…wish me luck!

We had a fun time yesterday at the park…a local church runs free holiday fun days in and around York…it included bouncy castles, games, crafts and face painting…

We received a date for Isaac’s little man’s operation today…3 weeks from today….he initially complained but once he found I could stay at the hospital he was quite happy…

Nasty rain here today so an indoors DVD and play day…hope you have fun whatever you!

Hugs & Stitches

Snowman in June!!

Anne has messaged me to let me know that she has received the snowman ornament I made for her for the Perpetual Christmas Ornie Exchange on the HOE blog.

Plum Pudding Freebie “Fa-La-La”

28c hand-dyed Evenweave – DMC stitcher’s choice

Finished with a snowball (pompom) trim and jingle bells!!

I think he is a sweetie…

Busy with a couple of new projects here…SB Sophie’s Roses is all ready kitted to start, my new TSG piece is kitted to start tonight for the SAL over at NCH & I have started a ring pillow for a friend who is getting married in August, it’s white stitched on white with white beads, so thank goodness for the daylight lamp…

The other news I have here is that I have enrolled on a degree course with the Open University to hopefully start 1st October, it is a BA Honours in Humanities (Classical Studies), it will take me approximately 4-5 years, so from then my stitching time will be limited…once I have finished the degree and hoping I get the grade I need, I hope to then study for a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) so I can become a teacher of Classics.

All exciting stuff eh!!

Will be back with a couple of piccies of some small finishes which I need to make up soon!

Hugs & Stitches

Two Lovely Exchanges

I took part in 2 recent exchanges on the HOE blog and this morning I received this gorgeously cute snowman ornament from Carol …isn’t he sweet…thank you so much Carol I adore him…

and from Becky this lovely lavender filled pillow for the Prairie Schooler Season’s Exchange…I love it and it smells divine too..thank you Becky…

 

Nothing else to show I am afraid

Hugs & Stitches

Sunday Show & Tell (photo heavy)

Wow it seems an age since I last posted to my blog, but with the half-term holidays, blogger playing up and general life I just haven’t got around to it…. I have managed some stitching though….I did finish this on Friday evening…

The Sampler Girl “Sense & Sensibility” Sampler

28c Jubilee tea-dyed by myself using the charted DMC threads

Started 25th March 2011 – Completed 3rd June 2011

For the TSG SAL at Needlecraft Haven (NCH)

My wooden cigar style boxes arrived from Craft Depot on Thursday..so yesterday (as childfree) I spent a good few hours making my first stitcher’s box, with my BBD design I finished a few weeks ago.

I used cream pearlised cording and a pretty floral fabric I had in my stash…I am really pleased how this has turned out.

    Marie has posted to the HOE blog that she has received my Prairie Schooler Season’s exchange piece which I sent to her…Edgar organised this exchange (thanks Edgar it was a fun one), our partner decided on which season they wished to receive…Marie chose Summer

Prairie Schooler “Summer” design – GOSM February 2008

28c Brittney “Olive” using the charted DMC threads

Finished as a pillow with a ruche ribbon trim

Last Sunday was reveal day for the monthly challenge over at NCH (shows how far I am behind!!)..I decided to stitch this in the blue & white colourway…finishing it as a lavender filled lace trimmed pillow for my Gran for her birthday this week.

Barb sent me a wonderful RAK a few weeks ago and then last week she also sent me the SB “Sophie’s Roses” chart she had just stitched and finished with…so I wanted to stitch a thank you for her…when I saw this little freebie chart (I have searched the net to find it but unfortunately cannot find the link) I just knew it was “Barb” as she adores sheep…I made it into a scissor/floss keep..

  

Elizabeth’s Designs Freebie “ Full Moon”

28c Beige evenweave using DMC threads of my choice

Well no more pictures…thank goodness you cry! Another childfree day today (until 4pm), so I intend to “break eggs with big stitcks”, some ironing to do, presents to wrap, grass to cut front and back, a couple of new starts to kit up….a new piece for the TSG SAL on Wednesday, I think I may do a few smaller designs to make into bedpost hanging pillows…I also am going to make a start on Sophie’s Roses, but just need to do a thread conversion on that…I also have made a start on scarf # 4 so I fit knitting in here and there….if I don’t have enough to do…!

Well waffling anymore will not get those eggs broken…have a great Sunday and enjoy it whatever you do!

Hugs & Stitches

Quaker Biscornu

I received this beautiful biscornu ornament from Roberta in the mail today for the Quaker Christmas exchange on the HOE blog.

isn’t it pretty…I love the colours and design and the pretty personalisation.Thank you Roberta I will treasure it.

Hugs & Stitches

Elisa x

PIF & Quaker Christmas..(Edited)

Gracie messaged me to say she had received the PIF piece I stitched for her…

Casey Buonaugurio freebie “Plaid Sheep”

32c Murano ivory, DMC threads as charted

Finished as a pillow

*The chart can be found here

Gabi also messaged me to say she has received the ornament I stitched for her for the HOE Quaker Christmas ornie round.

Midnight Stitching freebie “Snowman’s Quaker Christmas”

28c Cashel Linen Antique Ivory

WDW “Lucky” & Turkish Red” & DMC threads

Finished as a lace and beaded edged ornie

Have a great day!

Hugs & Stitches