Friends Stitching Through The Seasons 2012

Better Late Than Never

2012-01-22T13:35:00.000-08:00

As many (or all) of you know, I've had a very rough few months at the end of 2011. It was all I could do to get through the holidays. I just keep reminding myself "One Day at a Time". That having been said, things are beginning to look up and I'm trying to keep a positive attitude about 2012.

I've finally begun to catch up with the normal routine again. So, without further delay, here is a picture of the wonderful package that my 2011 partner, Diane (Nan) sent me:

It was so wonderful to have Diane as my partner. She was so very kind and generous. Thank you again Diane......from the bottom of my heart.

Jennifer

Happy New Years!

2012-01-02T02:16:00.000-08:00

I am very excited to be part of the group. May you all be blessed with health and happiness in 2012!

wow! recd package from Natasha

2011-12-28T20:20:00.000-08:00

I never posted my fall exchange from natasha do here is my fall and winter exchange. Natasha really spoiled me this year.

I am posting this from hy kindle fire do we will see how I do. Lol

Package Received

2011-12-27T08:10:00.000-08:00

I received my package from Diane while I was away for the holidays. I haven't had the chance to get into it yet, but I just wanted everyone to know it arrived safely.

I'll be back to post pictures later in the week.

Thank you Diane!

Kim's package is in the mail

2011-12-20T21:38:00.000-08:00

Kim your package is finally in the mail. I do hope you enjoy it!!!

This has been another wonderful year ladies and cannot wait for another one with the ladies that are staying on and maybe a couple new ones.

Hugs and Merry Christmas!!

Package on its way

2011-12-20T08:42:00.000-08:00

Karen,
Your package is on it's way :) But like before I forgot top take a snap of it before I packed it all up DUH... :)

I truly enjoyed this exchange group. This is the very first year long exchange I have ever participated in and loved getting to know everyone. Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! May 2012 be filled with Love, Laughter and Stitching!!

Natasha

Faye~ YOU ROCK!

2011-12-19T16:37:00.000-08:00

I think we can all agree THE Carolina Stitcher ROCKS! I have enjoyed receiving Faye's packages this year. I'm just sorry that this year has come to an end. Thank you so much Faye!

I realized when I came to this blog to post about the package I received today that I didn't post the Autumn exchange. Boy, do I feel like a fool. So sorry Faye, the exchange I received in the Autumn round was FAB!

Faye and I at the Pals Fall Fling in October.

Faye personally delivered my exchange in Myrtle Beach.

Look at this GORGEOUS hand-stained box she labored over.

The containers inside were also hand-stained.

Inside the containers were finishing trinkets and lots of pretties.

The Winter Round

I received this package in the mail today.

Once again, Faye out does herself.

In the package: a cute primitive Christmas pillow, a huge piece of linen, a mother of pearl thread winder, multi colored jingle bells, a notepad, the cutest-est zipper pouch, and 3 foil Christmas cut outs.

Faye~I've thoroughly enjoyed your exchanges this year and will cherish the pieces you've stitched.....ALWAYS!

Merry Christmas,

Diane

Kim is the BEST!

2011-12-03T10:29:00.000-08:00

I trully enjoyed everything that I got from Kim this year :) Her stitching and finishing is awesome. I hope to be included next year in the year long exchange. Here are a few snaps of my gifts. As you know she is having a baby ANYDAY now :) So she also sent my Christmas package.

My Autumn piece and all the goodies from the Autumn and Christmas exchnage

The beautiful christmas ornament, of course it went up on the tree right away.

You can click for a larger picture.

Thank you again Kim :)

Fall Exchange From Karen!

2011-11-16T13:57:00.000-08:00

Did I mention I'm behind on everything?! Because I am...!

I got this beautiful exchange from Karen weeks and weeks ago and am just now getting around to posting a picture of it!

This sweet little pillow has been on my mantel all autumn. Karen's finishing is second-t0-none! It's really beautiful. And the goodies have been delved into since their arrival! She sent beautiful fabric quarters, fibers in gorgeous and vibrant fall colors, a dish towel, needles, and a glow-in-the-dark jack-o-lantern Pez dispenser that my 2 kids took off with all tucked inside a leaf dish! I love fall colors and this was just overflowing with them!

Thank you so much Karen!! And I am genuinely sorry it took me so long to finally post about it. It's been on my t0-do list for much too long!

Better Late than Never!

2011-11-16T13:50:00.000-08:00

I am SO BEHIND on everything right now! Oh my gosh, it's November! How did that happen?!

So this baby - IT'S A BOY! - is due 3 weeks from today and I my life feels so crazy. Besides baby Evan being on the way, my 5-year-old son starting kindergarten (our first grade schooler - I never would have guessed elementary school makes life even more hectic) and I have too much on my plate. But sweet Natasha is the most patient, most wonderful woman in the world and has repeatedly showered me with "it's okay" and "get it in the mail whenever you have time" and "no rush" and "no worries!" I'm so thankful for her patience!

But I'm here to say that I have OFFICIALLY mailed my fall exchange to Natasha! 2 months late, but it's on its way! And it also has my winter exchange for her too so that one she's getting a few weeks early! I'm not sure that makes up for a 2-month delay, but hey it's something!

Thank you so much Natasha for being so gracious and understanding. I am so grateful!

Fall Exchange from Jennifer....

2011-10-29T18:37:00.000-07:00

I was thrilled to finally have a chance to meet Jennifer in person at the PALS retreat last weekend!! She has been the best exchange partner this year and the Fall Exchange was no exception~~~

Wow! Was I ever showered with Fall goodies~~~

From fabric to ribbons, pumpkins to towels, socks to note pads, wooden sign to tin can full of candy corn and the sweetest Quaker fall stocking for my fall basket!!

I was truly spoiled~~~ Thank you Jennifer, I love it all!!!

Faye

"Fall"ing in Love

2011-10-04T19:23:00.000-07:00

Diane (Nan) has me hooked! I'm so in love!

Can you blame me? Thanks so much Diane!

Happy Stitches!

Jennifer
Confessions of a Serial Starter

Kim's package is in the mail

2011-09-27T11:00:00.001-07:00

I know I am behind schedule (seems we all are this fall). LOL No worries as long as we all communicate. :) Kim your package is in the mail to you and i really hope you like what i stitched for you.

A Public Apology

2011-09-20T16:22:00.000-07:00

I pride myself on my promptness. I'm the kind of person that will arrive at least 15 minutes earlier than I'm supposed to. I hate to be late. I still live by my high school marching band's motto "Early is on time, On time is late."

With the craziness of life right now I have not been as prolific a stitcher as I normally am and as a result my exchange stitching has really suffered. I did manage to stitch my piece, but it is still siting on the finishing table.

All this to say........

I'M SORRY FAYE!!!!

I promise I will get your package to you soon. Worst case I'll just have to bring it to you in Myrtle Beach.

Thanks for understanding!

I got prior approval.........

2011-09-14T16:05:00.000-07:00

Greetings everyone~~~ Still hotter than you know what here....they "say" it might be cooler by the weekend.....Crossin' my fingers~~

I emailed my buddy pal and friend Diane a few weeks back and asked if I could PLEASE bring her Fall exchange to the PALS retreat next month....She politely granted me permission!!!!...So, you guys will have to wait a few more weeks to see what I am making for her~~~

Happy stitching to you all~~~

Faye

Hi Ladies

2011-08-09T15:40:00.001-07:00

I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer. Hard to believe that it is already August and fall will be here before ya know it.
I wanted to make a quick post to let everyone know that I deleted my blog. I have not been in the stitching mood for some time and just felt that instead of forcing myself to update it, it was best to quit it all together. I am still stitching for my partner though, but really that is all I have been doing.
I just don't have the desire to do it right know. Maybe it will come back maybe it will not, I guess only time will tell.
I do still read everyone else's blogs though and smile at all the lovely stitching you all are doing.
Take care and have a lovely day!
Natasha

Thank you Kim

2011-06-27T08:32:00.000-07:00

Kim, First I want to congratulate you on your WIP YOU have going on :) How exciting for your family! Also I received your package the other day and WOW. I am in love with that SB piece. That is one I have wanted to stitch for some time, so thank you. Everything was just perfect.
FRONT of stitched piece

Back of stitched piece

Thank you again :)
Natasha

Summer Exchange from Karen

2011-06-24T08:12:00.000-07:00

I got my package in the mail on Wednesday night from Karen and it was brimming with summer goodness!

It all came beautifully wrapped in little cellophane bags with red, white, and blue ribbon. I had to get a picture of the lovely presentation before opening the little bags.

And here's the whole kit and kaboodle on display:

Karen stitched up Summer House from LHN. I love the fuzzy trim! And she sent along a sweet little bowl (perfect for containing all those pesky ORTs if you ask me), a pair of patriotic socks, 2 beautiful fat quarters, 3 skeins of summery threads, 2 pads of paper (DS is eying the bumble bee pad), and a tub of delicious smelling coconut body butter! I LOVE all things coconut scented and this is even a little shimmery so my legs are going to be looking and smelling great all summer!

Thank you Karen! Getting this was a real treat in the middle of what has been a long and arduous week.

While we're on the subject of packages I figure I'll go ahead and let everyone in the group know that I'm working on a package of my own these days. I'm pregnant with our third little offspring. I'm due December 7th so I am already getting a big headstart on my fall and winter exchanges for Natasha so they will be ready to go even if my life gets a little crazier by the mailing dates. I'm planning ahead so I don't fall behind! Here's an ultrasound pic of the little one at 7 weeks (I'm 16 weeks now). He/she looks like a little toad to me in this pic. Hopefully by our 20 week ultrasound he/she will be looking a less amphibious :)

Thanks Karen for a super summer package! It was a real delight!!

Natasha's Package is FINALLY in the Mail!

2011-06-23T10:50:00.000-07:00

It may be a week late, but it's finally shipping! My hubby just left here with the box and he's headed to FedEx so be on the look out Natasha! Thanks for your patience :)

Kim's package is in the mail

2011-06-19T22:08:00.000-07:00

finally! I finally got it out in the mail and hopefully it will be there in just a couple days. :)

Happy DanceThank you Jennifer~

2011-06-17T10:45:00.000-07:00

Awesome~~~ I just received the BEST exchange package ever from Jennifer H today!~~~

She totally outdid herself~~~

I will let the pictures speak for themselves~~

Isn't this about the cutest Patriotic strawberry you have ever seen???

And she has already found her new home..............

front and center in my Patriotic basket...

Thanks Jennifer for helping kick off my summer so nicely~~

Faye

I'm Late! Sorry Natasha!

2011-06-17T06:24:00.000-07:00

Natasha,
I am so very sorry. This whole week has gotten away from me as the kids and I have been totally focused on getting ready for Father's Day and we've had so much going on (people flying in from out of town, church workshops, etc). I completely forgot the mail date was looming and your box is still sitting unsealed, unaddressed, and unready for its trip to the post office. Clearly someone (ahem, me) needs to better mark these things on the family calendar so they don't pass without my realizing it! Last night the feeling that I was forgetting something just washed over me and then it hit me like a ton of bricks that Wednesday was our mail date. I will get to the post office sometime in the next day or 2. I am so so sorry.

-Kim

Thank You Diane!

2011-06-15T17:12:00.000-07:00

Look what arrived from Diane on Friday!!!!!!! (Additional pictures are on my blog.)

I LOVE IT!!!!

Thank you so much Diane!

Jennifer
Confessions of a Serial Starter

Summer.....

2011-06-15T06:35:00.001-07:00

.....is on the way to Faye! I sent your package Priority so it should arrive by the weekend. Enjoy!
As an aside, I will be posting pictures of the exchange I received from Diane later today.
Happy Summer Stitches!
Jennifer

Thanks Bunches Miss Faye!!!!!

2011-06-10T13:05:00.000-07:00

My Exchange arrived from Faye!!!!
Look at the cutie cute cute Ladybug Ladybug piece she stitched. I love ladybugs! Notice the cute ladybut button on the bottom right. As always Faye your work is a delight for the eyes. Plus she included lots of wonderful "Summer" goodies.

You know how to spoil a girl Faye!

Thanks again,

Diane

Mine Too!!!

2011-06-07T17:48:00.001-07:00

Great minds think alike Faye. My package to Jennifer is on its way.
Now that I know that I'll stalking the mailman :0)

Box is in the mail....

2011-06-07T13:05:00.000-07:00

Hear ye, Hear ye~~~ Nan's box has been mailed as of 3:30 today.....! Enjoy~~ Faye

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

2011-05-28T10:36:00.000-07:00

Well, we are all geared up for the next exchange! i still have to finish stitching then finish my piece. LOL but fear not, it will be done on time. :) Also changed up the blog for summertime. I would love to be at the beach right now, starting to get hot here (late for us but we will take it taking this long). :)

Spring exchanges all complete!

2011-03-31T15:32:00.000-07:00

Great job ladies we all received and sent some awesome exchanges! Can' wait for summer exchange! I have to start thinking about what i want to stitch but do have ideas. :) Hugs!

Thank you Kim B.

2011-03-30T08:55:00.000-07:00

Greeting fellow friends, here is the exchange I received from Kim B. The ornament she stitched for me is a BBD and she backed it with a lovely lace and piece of ribbon with her name and the date. Thank you Kim for a wonderful spring treat :)

My exchange from Natasha

2011-03-27T20:14:00.000-07:00

Yeah, my computer and camera finally cooperated for me today. :) Here is a pic of the wonderful pillow and goodies Natasha sent me. I love them and the bunny and pillow are up on my mantle as i type. :)
Thanks again Natasha i love it all!!! Can't wait for the summer round. :)

Wow !!! I (heart) my spring exchange!!~~~

2011-03-24T15:34:00.000-07:00

Blown away, I was blown away today with this awesome exchange package from dear Jennifer!!!!

Click on the photo to see all the little goodies she tucked in this exchange..... Am I special, or what???

The highlight of it all was this gorgeous pinpillow Jennifer had stitched up....Her stitching and finishing is flawless.... AND, how about those darling little pins she included???? LOVE IT~~

As I get ready to decorate my seasonal tree in the craft room, I know I will have a very special place for this cute spring themed pin pillow.....

I love every single thing you sent me Jennifer!

Thanks so much~~~ Faye

Spring Has Sprung! Exchange from Karen!!

2011-03-23T14:10:00.001-07:00

I got my spring exchange from my mystery partner - Karen - on Monday! I would have posted sooner but Cuddle Bug suddenly came down with a fever and before I knew it I was thinking to myself "what is that nagging feeling I have that I was supposed to do something..." So without further delay, check it out:

Karen stitched Eat, Sleep, Stitch by Cherry Wood Designs for me and finished it into a darling little pillow. How perfect is the finishing fabric for this design?!

She also included a tin of mints, 2 skeins of Needle Necessities, beautiful blue finishing fabric, green-blue ric rac, and a needleminder and pins that she made herself. Here are close-ups of the needleminder and pins. Aren't the lovely?

I am pleased to report that it has been gorgeous here the past few days! We got a taste of spring. I told Karen I think she must have packed some beautiful Arizona sunshine in with this exchange! Unfortunately, DH is reporting that we are supposed to have highs in the 40s for the next few days. Oh well :)

Love seeing everyone else's packages coming in!! Happy spring stitchers!!
-Kim

Thank you Kim B.

2011-03-23T09:16:00.000-07:00

Kim thank you for a beautiful ornament I just adore the lace on the back. And nope I do not have that BBD :) And I look forward to planting the seeds in that cute bucket. We are having awful rain and gray skies right now so I will have to wait to take some photos when I have better lighting.
Thank you again
Natasha

Spring has arrived from Natasha!

2011-03-22T21:30:00.001-07:00

I rec'd a very cute pillow and some very pretty fabric and a cute bunny! but computer and camera are not cooperating today, will try again tomorrow to upload pics.

Thanks sooo much Natasha! I love it!

Spring is Here!

2011-03-22T18:30:00.000-07:00

And blogger is finally cooperating. I've been trying to show off my goodies for the last two days!

Take a look at all the wonderful package that arrived from Nan/Diane........

She stitched up not one, but two beautiful Prairie Schooler designs. And her finishes......well they are amazing in themselves. Come, take a closer look!

These cute little guys are now hanging out on the fireplace mantle where the Christmas/Hanukkah Stockings usually hang. I love the bit of Spring that they bring to the room.

Oh, and by the way Diane, I manage to hide the chocolate from my Hubby and I was able to eat it before he found it. LOL!

Thanks again! I'm really looking forward to June!

~~Photos coming soon~

2011-03-22T16:25:00.000-07:00

I said a big "YIPPPEEE" when I called home and they said I have an exchange package that came in the mail.....

Photos will be coming soon as I get home Thursday~~~~

Faye

Thanks Bunches Faye!

2011-03-18T15:19:00.000-07:00

Faye's Exchange Arrived Wednesday!

Me being the bone head that I am posted on my blog but forgot to post here. Do you ever wonder where your mind is? I think mine takes way too many "coffee" breaks.

So,

Without further ado.....feast your eyes on this wonderful exchange Faye sent.

Faye stitched Tis Red by La D DA from the JCS ornament issue and finished it into a cutie patootie pincushion with the most unique trim. She included some great goodies in the package. A stitcher's journal with matching note cards, her favorite batting, finishing fabric and ribbon, fibers and organizer bags.

Her "green" theme will be well used. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into this exchange Faye!

~Diane

Spring exchange going out tomorrow

2011-03-16T17:21:00.000-07:00

My spring exchange is two days late going out. :( I have been battling flu/stomach virus and now bronchitis but all is getting better and actually opened up the craft room today, for the first time in over a week. ***gasp*** but my package is ready to head out tomorrow to......................................well, you will just have to wait and find out..
I didn't want to let this one go either once i finished it up. :-)

Mail

2011-03-15T15:51:00.000-07:00

My package will hit the mail tomorrow! I had to run to the store to grab some last minute goodies today since we had a freak snow storm yesterday. But it's all ready to go now and will be in the hands of the US Postal Service tomorrow morning!! Let the 2011 exchange officially begin!

-Kim

My Exchange Is In The Mail

2011-03-14T17:40:00.000-07:00

My exchange was posted today. Should be there Thursday.
I hope you enjoy it...........(insert name here) :-)

Happy Monday everyone!
~Diane

Package is on the way~~~

2011-03-14T12:42:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note to say my package just got mailed out at the post office!~~ Hope my exchange partner likes it!!! Faye

Are You Ready?

2011-03-14T03:56:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is mailing day! I can't believe how quickly it came. The good news is that I finished my exchange piece just in time. The bad news? I wasn't able to get all the "goodies" that I had in mind for the exchange. There's always next time....

I should have my package in the mail tomorrow so the mailman stalking can begin! I do hope my partner enjoys her package!

Happy Stitching!

Jennifer

Happy Belated Birthday Kim

2011-02-15T20:43:00.000-08:00

Oops, I missed your birthday! but, Happy Birthday and hope you had a wonderful one!!! :)

Happy Birthday Natasha!

2011-01-27T15:51:00.000-08:00

I hope you have had a wonderful birthday today!

Happy Birthday!

Hello

2011-01-05T08:36:00.000-08:00

Hello ladies. I am Natasha from A Stitchers Ramblings. I am very pleased to have been asked to join this group. Thanks to Michele and Karen :)

I am very excited to start the New Year off stitching for my partner. I already have a few designs in mind. I look forward to getting to know you all and to those that I already know getting to know you better.

Take Care and Happy Stitching
Natasha

I'm Excited!

2011-01-03T14:52:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!

For those of you who do not already know me, I'm Jennifer from Confessions of a Serial Starter. I was so honored when Karen asked me to join in on the fun. I knew that I couldn't turn this opportunity down!

Yesterday Karen sent me my partner for the exchange. I'm a little apprehensive about who I ended up with. My partner is an amazing woman whose blog I've been following for some time. Her stitching and finishing is absolutely amazing! While I have been stitching for years, I have only just recently begun finishing. I just hope she can overlook this semi-beginner's finishing skills!

I've got several designs in mind for our first exchange. If only I can whittle it down to the right one.......

Thanks for the invite Karen. I can't wait to see everyone's wonderful work.

Happy Stitching!

Jennifer
Confessions of a Serial Starter

Winter exchange from Michele

2010-12-31T10:19:00.000-08:00

I received this wonderful exchange from Michele when I arrived home from visiting with two of our daughters over Christmas.
Michele stitched me this BBD which was made into a pillow. It is so cute. I love the rusty bells that were added to the pillow. Michele really knows me because I wanted to stitch this design myself. This is the second time Michele has stitched a design that I wanted to stitch.

She also sent all these goodies: 3 skeins of Belle Soie, two fat quarters of fabric, a scissors and beaded fob, marking pins, two pieces of linen, two patterns and some mints. All this was in a very cute basket, which I will be using to put in all the ornaments I want to stitch this year.

Thank you so much Michele for this and all the exchanges I received from you this year.

I am taking a break from this exchange this year, but I will be watching to see what you all will be doing this next year.

And thanks to Karen and Michele for running this exchange, it has been fun.

Happy New Year girls and Happy Stitching!!!!

Joan

my package from Faye

2010-12-27T21:34:00.000-08:00

I rec'd my package from Faye and never got pics taken. I have the pics now, finally. The beautiful pillow she stitched for me went straight up on my desk, where there was an empty spot waiting for something and Faye's pillow was perfect! also here is a pic of the goodies Faye included.
I have really been spoiled by Faye this past year and have thoroughly enjoyed giving as much as receiving! This has been a great group of ladies and just want to thank each of you for making it such a delightful exchange for all of us! Happy New Year!

Winter Exchange from Karen D.

2010-12-27T21:13:00.000-08:00

I received my winter exchange today from Karen D. She knows me quite well and really spoiled me. When this exchange started I had requested Shepherds Bush designs as I didn't have as many of them as I would like. All 4 seasons she delivered.

This is so cute! I just love it.

Karen also sent me some linen, a purple needleminder which she made, magnets, a frogging tool, an ort catcher (which she also made), a purple sock with lots of candy canes and the Recipes for a Cure cookbook that the Attic Needlework sold (which I really wanted!). Thank you so much Karen, for all my exchanges. You fulfilled my request quite well.

I have enjoyed this exchange forum this past year. I have chose not to participate next year. I really want to do more stitching for myself. Thank you Michele and Karen for putting this together.

Jill

Winter Exchange from Karen

2010-12-26T10:54:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone ... hope you all had a wonderful day! My exchange from Karen arrived Christmas Eve and yes I opened it right away!
Inside I found these ... an M all decorated for me ... it's going in my stitching room and this lovely pillow. The design is Merry Christmas by Carriage House Sampling. I just love this design and was so thrilled to see it stitched and finished into this sweet pillow for me.

Here's a closed up of the pillow ... adorable isn't it!

Karen makes the funniest cards ... this one is so cute and asks that universal Christmas question

Well Karen decided I'd been really nice because inside the card is a gift certificate to Down Sunshine Lane ... Can't wait to go spending my money on stash :)

Thank you Karen for a year of wonderful exchanges. I've really enjoyed everything you've stitched for me and I'll enjoy them for years to come.

Hugs, Michele

Double the Fun from Melissa!

2010-12-22T13:58:00.001-08:00

My package from Melissa came Saturday, but I've either been too busy or it's been too dark to get pictures. Today, despite the overcast and lack of decent lighting I am sharing with you the wonderful exchange(s) I received from sweet Melissa!

Melissa was under the weather and under a pile of other obligations (see also: work, school, life) and wasn't able to get my fall exchange in the mail in September. So it showed up with my winter exchange which only doubled the fun.

Check out these wonderful fall goodies and the festive fall bean bag:

I tried and tried to get a good picture of the needle minder (made by Melissa herself) because the skeleton cameo cracked me up, but the lighting is just so bad from it being overcast and the flash washed it out. Oh well, here's the best I could do for your viewing pleasure:

And the silkweaver fabbie (which is both fall-ish in color and winter-ish in irridescence) was definitely a high point too!

And here's the winter exchange that accompanied the fall:

Don't you just absolutely love the darling little pillow?! It's finished so perfectly. I perched it in our Christmas tree right next to the ornament Vonna sent me last year.

Thank you for a wonderful year of exchanges Melissa! It was so great getting to know you (we're FB friends now) and getting all these lovely little treasures in the mail all year!!

-Kim

My Winter Exchange arrived~~~~

2010-12-21T19:52:00.001-08:00

Feast your eyes on my Winter exchange package from Jill~~ It arrived today in the most interesting fashion!!! Jill creatively mailed all my goodies in a tall round gift package with all the goodies stuffed inside....Genious~~~

I received snowman everything~~~ Tiessues, napkins, the container and a darling hand knitted "sweater" for keeping my hot drinks hot.............AND, the new Lizzie Kate Snowman 2010 is fashioned into this beautiful pinkeep..... Its is all absolutely perfect~~

Jill has been the best exchange partner I could have asked for....And participating in this year long exchange has truly been the highlight of my exchanging for 2010....

I so look forward to the 2011 exchange and want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!

Take care, Faye

Jill, your package is on its way

2010-12-21T17:56:00.000-08:00

Jill, your package is finally on its way to you! i hope you enjoy it!

Winter Exchange from Joan

2010-12-18T21:32:00.000-08:00

I meant to get this posted yesterday, but just didn't get a chance. Joan spoiled me quite nicely in our final exchange of the year. Check out the goodies she sent:

She picked out an adorable Country Cottage Needleworks design that I had on my list of JCS ornies that I want to stitch. To answer your question in the card, Joan, I don't mind at all! Your finish on it is so cute. :)

She also sent me plenty of goodies, too. There was an adorable Mary Engelbreit magnetic notepad, a Mill Hill kit, the Holiday Decor set of DMC floss, and a beautiful sampler fabric portfolio.

Thank you so much for not just this exchange, Joan, but for all four exchanges throughout the year. It's been so much fun being the recipient of your beautiful stitching and generosity!

Happy Holiday!

Melissa

Joan

2010-12-17T10:48:00.001-08:00

Your Winter package is on it's way to you.

Hugs, Michele

Package

2010-12-16T20:59:00.000-08:00

Hey Kim, your package is on the way. I sent it Priority Mail, so hopefully it will be there early next week. Be sure and look inside things well when it arrives because there are a couple of goodies tucked away inside of one of the items. :)

I also just want to say how much fun I've had being a part of this exchange group this year. I really wish I was able to commit to it again next year, but my life is just so busy these days that I know I just shouldn't. In just the past six months, I've been promoted into management at work, gone back to college, and moved. Yeah, life is definitely busy these days. LOL I'll still be lurking around blogs and checking in on Facebook, so I won't be a complete stranger. :)

Melissa

Exchange from Kim B....

2010-12-16T16:48:00.000-08:00

Waiting in my mailbox today was Kim package all neatly wrapped in this festive paper and I opened it to reveal this...

I just love this ornament and couldn't wait to add it to my tree! I love the way she finished the back and she sent me a lot of other goodies that you can check out on my blog! Thanks Kim for such a great year of exchanges and I will treasure all of the stitched goodies!

Karen T

Winter Exchange

2010-12-16T13:53:00.000-08:00

My winter exchange is on it way to Faye.

I am so excited for this "package" to be received.

Jill

It's On Its Way!

2010-12-13T10:15:00.001-08:00

Hey Karen! Your package is in the mail as of noon today! I actually got it out EARLY this time :P

-Kim

~Headed your way~

2010-12-10T18:13:00.001-08:00

Ok Karen,...Your goodie box is headed your way as of 4pm this afternoon........!~ Hope you like it!!

Merry Christmas, Faye

Winter Exchange....

2010-12-08T08:09:00.000-08:00

is on it's way to Mel.

Hope everyone is well and getting ready for Christmas.

Joan

Fall Exchange from Michele

2010-10-07T14:03:00.000-07:00

Look what arrived for me today. I received my Fall Exchange from Michele.
It was well worth the wait. She really spoiled me.

This is the box that all the goodies arrived in. I thought it was so cute.

Michele stitched me a Blackbird Designs stocking. It's from the book Tis Halloween, the design is called Deadly Nightshade. The ribbon on it is bats. They are so cute.

Here are all my goodies: a little gems scissors by Kelmscott with a beaded fob, some handmade marking pins, the DMC pink kit, candle pumpkins, a halloween hand towel, halloween ribbon, seven hand dyed threads, a stuffed pumpkin, Heart in Hand Wool Whimsy, some harvest M&M's and some pumpkin/harvest beads.

Thank you Michele

Hey Joan ....

2010-09-24T12:56:00.000-07:00

guess what's going in the mail today??!! sorry about it being late!!

Hugs, Michele

2010-09-23T16:16:00.000-07:00

Bent Creek "Autumn Arches"

Oh my goodness....I could not believe my eyes when I opened this. I just love Bent Creek, especially their older designs, and this is one of my favorites that I have just never gotten around to stitching. Kim stitched this over one and I can't believe how much it changed the "look" of the design. It will fit just perfectly by my stitching chair.

Look at these neatly wrapped little treasures!

I also have to share this little detail.....

Kim personalized the inside of the box....how sweet! Needless to say, this was a great mail day. Thanks Kim for a great package!

Autumn Exchange from Karen

2010-09-20T14:56:00.000-07:00

Today I received my Autumn exchange from Karen D. Once again, it is gorgeous!

Karen stitched "Scatter Pumpkins" by Shepherds Bush and finished it as a flat-fold. Believe it or not, this is my very first flat-fold. I have never even made one myself it. I absolutely love it!

It is so beautifully stitched and finished. Karen also sent me some very useful goodies.

Alot of my favorite things here, love it all!

Thank you Karen!

Jill :)

It's in the Mail!

2010-09-20T11:12:00.000-07:00

Hey Karen, I hang my head in shame but I got your package mailed today.

I couldn't find a box that was the right size for it anywhere! They were all too big or too small. Finally my husband managed to construct a "box" of the right size out of a bigger box. I believe his exact words were "it's okay if it's ugly right?" So be on the lookout for an ugly box!

-Kim

My exchange rec'd from Faye

2010-09-19T11:31:00.001-07:00

well, better late than never, i finally posted the pic. I'm not sure if its the camera or the computer (probably computer) but they don't seem to like each other and just give me fits.
Sooooooooooooo,,,,, here is the wonderful exchange i rec'd from Faye last week. Faye stitched one of the fall BBD stockings for me AND one of her wonderful famous pincushions with pins. And these awesome fat quarters, look at those colors. so yummmyyy.. and the floss all match everything in it.
Thank you again Faye for a wonderful and amazing exchange!!!!!

Happy Sunday

2010-09-19T10:28:00.001-07:00

I received my Autumn package from Karen yesterday. Isn't this the cutest pillow! The design is from Heart in Hand's Autumn Trio. I love the finishing, you did a great job Karen :)

Karen also included some homemade pins and a gift certificate to Down Sunshine Lane.
Thanks so much Karen, I love my Autumn exchange.

Hugs, Michele

My beautiful pumpkin from Jill.... wow!

2010-09-17T15:35:00.000-07:00

Jill has really treated me well each season in this exchange!!! My fall exchange package arrived today and I could not believe what I found~~~ The cutest pumpkin she had made for me.... It is a Prairie Grove Peddler design made with the specified materials......Absolutely gorgeous in person~~ I know this one was hard to part with Jill!...........And all the other goodies are wonderful and very much needed.....Enjoy the photos below.... Thanks again Jill for taking very GOOD care of me~!

This has been one of the most fun exchanges I have ever participated in ALL YEAR LONG.... I hope everyone has had as much fun with it as I have~~

((Hugs)) Faye

Running a Few Days Late

2010-09-16T07:19:00.001-07:00

Hey Kim,

I sincerely apologize! I'm running a few days late with your exchange package. The latest 2-3 weeks have just been insane between fiscal year-end coming up at work this month, my grandmother having a stroke, moving, and then hurting my back last week during the move. Between it all, I just haven't been able to get in much stitching time unfortunately.

Thankfully, I don't have too much more to go to have your piece finished. I already had most of the stitching done before I started packing up to move, so I just need to get that last little bit done and then do the finishing. I tried to finish the stitching part on Sunday while I was watching football, but just wasn't able to stitch yet due to my back. :( It's feeling significantly better this morning, so I should be able to finish up your piece and get it in the mail by Monday at the absolute latest.

Again, I'm so sorry for being late!

Melissa

Rec'd package from Faye

2010-09-15T21:41:00.000-07:00

I rec'd a wonderful exchange from Faye a few days ago and didn't post yet. hanging head in shame...... i will get a pic tomorrow of it. been fighting vertigo today. grrr

Also, Jill your package is in tomorrow's mail, it was suppose to go out today, but the vertigo took over the day.

I'm Late...Again!

2010-09-15T07:32:00.000-07:00

Sorry Karen! You deserve a gold star for patience! I had a huge exam last night and my life has been completely unmanageable for the past week. But I'm heading out today to pick up a few last minute things. I hate being late twice in a row. At least I'm consistent...

It will be in the mail tomorrow or Friday. And I promise it will be worth the wait :)

Hugs!
Kim

Exchange mailed...

2010-09-15T04:42:00.000-07:00

I mailed Michele's package on Monday so hopefully it won't take too long to make it's destination!

Happy stittching....

Karen T

Autumn Exchange from Joan

2010-09-14T23:12:00.000-07:00

Well, Joan spoiled me rotten in this Autumn exchange! She stitched a beautiful little Halloween sampler which she then finished into a box top. Inside the box, she tucked in an adorable pair of witch scissors. :) She also sent me an adorable little Halloween tin and a plastic handle tote filled with lots of Halloween goodies, including an adorable needle minder from Kelmscott Designs. I've been eyeing this little guy since it first came out a couple of years ago, so I was thrilled to see it in there. :)

Here are some photos (click for a larger view):

Thank you so much for such a wonderful exchange Joan!! This was my first personal mail at my new home, too. Everything else has just been bills so far. LOL

Melissa

Happy Fall Faye...

2010-09-14T17:56:00.000-07:00

Your exchange is on its way!

Jill

Autumn exchange

2010-09-11T06:14:00.001-07:00

Hi Girls,

Just wanted to let you all know that I have mailed out my exchange yesterday.

So Melissa be on the look out.

Joan

My Fall package is in the mail~~~

2010-09-07T15:52:00.001-07:00

After work, I ran by the post office to put the package in the mail headed to Arizona!~~~ Heads up Karen!!!

Happy August

2010-08-10T14:16:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone :)

I just wanted to check in and say hi .. hope everyone is having a wonderful August so far! Everyone working on their Autumn exchange piece? I have a couple of ideas, now have to just make a decision and stitch cause September 15th will be here before we can blink!

Hugs, Michele

Summer Exchanges, Yeah!

2010-06-24T07:56:00.000-07:00

Looks like we have all send/rec'd the most wonderful exchanges, yet again! we are quite a talented group here ladies! :)

I can't wait to see what everyone stitches for the fall exchange! everyone stay cool and inside! It is just plain hot out (at least here), my eyeballs were sweating yesterday it was so hot. LOL We could all go stay with Michele, it's only been in the 70's i believe up there in WA. :)

Summer's Here!

2010-06-23T12:57:00.000-07:00

Summer has arrived in the Midwest! Melissa sent me the most wonderful exchange package and it arrived at my doorstep this afternoon!

She stitched this sweet Lizzie Kate design and expertly finished it as a pinkeep complete with a pocket on the back. I had to laugh at the fabric choice for the back. We've been going through lemonade in this house like it's water the past few weeks! It's all anyone wants to drink. Thank you Melissa - it's perfect!

And look at all the lovelies she sent to go with:

Dragon Floss cotton and Soy Luster soy silk - both of which are a first for me! The Ewe & Eye & Friends sampler pattern is absolutely gorgeous! And some darling little strawberry notecards.

Thank you so much for a beautiful exchange Melissa! I hope everyone enjoys a comfortable and enjoyable summer!

I can't wait for Autumn!
Hugs!
Kim

Summer Arrived ...

2010-06-21T17:01:00.001-07:00

from Karen in South Carolina and I love it! Karen stitched and finished this SB design. It's so cute and will be gracing my mantle soon.

Karen also included some ribbon and fabric, some beads and charms and some wonderful cards that she made! I love Karen's homemade cards ...

Thanks Karen so much ... I love everything!

Hugs, Michele

Exchange from Kim B......

2010-06-21T16:29:00.000-07:00

Kim stitched me this wonderful Sampler Girl design "Molly Pitcher 1778". I just love this design and it's absolutely perfect for me. She also included some great goodies which I am sure I will put to use in the next few weeks!

I have to share a pic of the back.....

I just love this idea for personalizing and will definitely steal this idea! Thanks Kim for such a great package!

First Day of Summer

2010-06-21T15:03:00.000-07:00

Today, June 21, is the first day of summer. What a perfect day to receive my Summer exchange from Karen.

Karen stitched a Shepherds Bush design, Scatter Freedom, and finished it is a small pillow. It is just beautiful.

Karen does beautiful stitching and finishing. She also included some very nice goodies.

She sent a piece of banding with a blue decorative edge, a fat quarter of patriotic fabric, a card of different 4th of July ribbons, a pack of #28 Bohin needles (which I have been wanting to try), some buttons and rusted pins and bells which she made, a skein of Belle Soie silk thread and a very cute wooden stick that has patriotic firecrackers on the top. I love all of it! Thank you Karen!

Jill

Summer "Strawberry" Exchange!

2010-06-19T17:08:00.001-07:00

Jill has done it again!!! Spoiled me, I mean!!! Here is a close up of the cute LHN Strawberry House pillow she made for me! I love her adaptation....And it is filled with rice...perfect touch!

My package had all kind of goodies tucked inside,....Red scissors, red buttons, red pins, a strawberry shaped thread keeper and 2 skeins of luscious "Strawberry Fields" floss by Weeks!

Jill, you really treated me wonderfully with this summery strawberry exchange!!
I hope everyone else is having as much fun with this exchange as I am!

Stay cool everybody, Faye

ACK! Unintentionally Late

2010-06-19T15:06:00.000-07:00

I came to post that my package went out in the mail to Kim today thinking I was a couple of days early only to discover I'm five days late! I don't know why, but I had in my head that our mailing date was June 21 (the first day of summer). I sincerely apologize for being late!!

Kim - Your package is on the way. Here's the tracking number:

0310 0480 0002 3792 8685

Thank you Jill !!!!~~~

2010-06-19T05:35:00.000-07:00

Jill, Thanks very, very much for the beautiful LHN pillow and ALL the RED goodies you sent to me!!! DH brought it to me here at the beach last night!!! I LOVE it all!! Now, as soon as we can get the camera to "talk" to the new laptop, I will load up some photos are re-post for the world to see how you have hooked me up!

Thanks so much for being such an awesome exchange partner to me Jill !!!

Faye

It's Ready! Sneak Peak!

2010-06-17T11:08:00.000-07:00

Karen, here's a little peak at what's coming your way. It's wrapped and ready to go. It will hit the mail tomorrow. Sorry for the delay!

Summer Exchange from Michele

2010-06-17T10:33:00.000-07:00

Look what the UPS man brought me yesterday. It is my Summer exchange from Michele.

Michele stitched a Blackbird design called Small Token. Of course I just love it as I am into stitching Blackbird designs. The patriotic pillow is a freebie design called 4th of July Quaker Style. Now the funny thing about the 4th of July design is I just stitched that design on Tuesday night!!! Great minds think a like:)

Here is the rest of the exchange. Michele knows how to put together a great exchange. She always sends me things in my new favorite color--green. I received a piece of linen from R & R Reproductions it is 32 count Sea Fog, a pair of green scissors, a roll of fat eighths, some heart pins, a accessory gift set from My Big Toe Designs, a really neat pincushion that also holds a scissors and a small patriotic basket and flag and some mints.
Thank you so much Michele you did a wonderful job again:)

Jill, your package is on its way

2010-06-15T18:01:00.000-07:00

Hi Jill, your package is all ready to go. It will be in tomorrow's mail to you! I hope you like it!!

I'm Late!

2010-06-15T11:40:00.000-07:00

I feel like the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland.

Karen, I am so sorry I'm late! I need to make a trip to my LNS to pick up some extras for your package and I'm not going to make it there today like I had hoped. I will make it there tomorrow, though so I will mail tomorrow or Thursday. Things have been so hectic here! But I promise it will be worth the few extra days. Sorry!

Everyone has sent such lovely packages so far! What a gifted group of stitchers you all are!

Hugs and apologies!
Kim

On its way to Michelle....

2010-06-14T16:38:00.000-07:00

Your package left a very hot, muggy SC for the coolness of the northwest! Hope the heat didn't travel with it!

Karen T

Happy Summer Faye!

2010-06-14T16:20:00.000-07:00

Your exchange is on it way!

Jill

My Summer Exchange is Leaving Washington

2010-06-07T08:59:00.001-07:00

and heading to Minnesota ... hope you like it Joan :)

Hugs, Michele

Summer Exchange has landed in AZ

2010-06-04T22:31:00.001-07:00

WOW! Faye really spoiled me! First she stitched one of BBD's patriotic stockings! Faye did an excellent job finishing the stocking and now i don't have to stitch this one (it was next on my list of their stockings). LOL THEN, Faye added some gorgeous red 35ct linen, dirty linen, some yummy red floss, an Uncle Sam little figurine and a patriotic scissor fob that has jumped right onto my ginghers already. :)
thank you sooooo much Faye!!!!

Summer Exchange from Joan

2010-06-03T20:13:00.000-07:00

I received my summer exchange package from Joan. There are so many beautiful things that I hardly know where to begin, so I'll just start with a photo. :)

For the stitched piece, she made me one of the gorgeous Blackbird Designs stockings. I love these little stockings so much, but the finishing on them completely intimidates me. Joan's finishing is absolutely impeccable though! It's stunning.

She also sent along several goodies for me, including another gorgeous project bag she made. The fabric strip is a country style sewing theme and is absolutely adorable. I love it! Given how many WIPs I have, new project bags are always a welcome sight. ;)

She also included a beaded scissor fob kit. I've only attempted to make one fob in the past, so having a kit is great since I don't have a lot of necessary supplies for fob making. It's great having some written instructions, too! I can't wait to give it a try.

Next was a beautiful little pincushion chart called "Ole Pincushion" from Theresa at Shakespeare's Peddler. It's designed to fit into an old zinc Ball jar lid, which Joan also included! I was over the moon when I saw the lid. It immediately took me back to wonderful childhood memories of my Gran doing her summer canning using old Ball jars. :)

Speaking of antiques, she also sent me some beautiful little mother of pearl buttons that she said she picked up in her antiquing adventures. Given how many biscornus I stitch, one can never have enough buttons, and antique ones are just that much more special. :)

As you can see, she spoiled me quite nicely with this exchange. Thanks again so very much for everything, Joan!

Melissa

Summer Exchange is in the mail~~~

2010-06-01T17:14:00.000-07:00

Woo-Hoo....My summer exchange package is headed west even as I speak........Hope you like it Karen D.....Happy stitching everyone!~~ Faye

Summer Exchange Sent

2010-05-26T16:59:00.000-07:00

Hello Girls,

Just wanted to let you know that I mailed out my Summer exchange today.

I will be going out of town and wanted to have my exchange taken care of.

Hope everyone is having a great spring/summer.

Joan

Only a month and a half away.....

2010-05-07T11:55:00.000-07:00

from our next mailing date. I cannot believe how fast time is just flying by. Mother's Day is Sunday, the kids only have a couple weeks left of school (they get out May 20th here in AZ). AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH i am not ready to have the kids all day long, i really enjoy my quiet time what am i going to do????????? oh well.

HOw is everyone doing?

Great work ladies!

2010-03-25T13:37:00.001-07:00

Looks like every has received their Spring Exchanges! I just love what everyone stitched .. can't wait to see what Summer brings :)

Hugs, Michele

Friends Stitching Through The Seasons 2012

Better Late Than Never

Happy New Years!

wow! recd package from Natasha

Package Received

Kim's package is in the mail

Package on its way

Faye~ YOU ROCK!

Kim is the BEST!

Fall Exchange From Karen!

Better Late than Never!

Fall Exchange from Jennifer....

"Fall"ing in Love

Kim's package is in the mail

A Public Apology

I got prior approval.........

Hi Ladies

Thank you Kim

Summer Exchange from Karen

Natasha's Package is FINALLY in the Mail!

Kim's package is in the mail

Happy Dance~~Thank you Jennifer~~~

I'm Late! Sorry Natasha!

Thank You Diane!

Summer.....

Thanks Bunches Miss Faye!!!!!

Mine Too!!!

Box is in the mail....

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Spring exchanges all complete!

Thank you Kim B.

My exchange from Natasha

Wow !!! I (heart) my spring exchange!!~~~

Spring Has Sprung! Exchange from Karen!!

Thank you Kim B.

Spring has arrived from Natasha!

Spring is Here!

~~~~Photos coming soon~~~

Thanks Bunches Faye!

Spring exchange going out tomorrow

Mail

My Exchange Is In The Mail

Package is on the way~~~

Are You Ready?

Happy Belated Birthday Kim

Happy Birthday Natasha!

Hello

I'm Excited!

Winter exchange from Michele

my package from Faye

Winter Exchange from Karen D.

Winter Exchange from Karen

Double the Fun from Melissa!

My Winter Exchange arrived~~~~

Jill, your package is on its way

Winter Exchange from Joan

Joan

Package

Exchange from Kim B....

Winter Exchange

It's On Its Way!

~~~Headed your way~~~

Winter Exchange....

Fall Exchange from Michele

Hey Joan ....

Autumn Exchange from Karen

It's in the Mail!

My exchange rec'd from Faye

Happy Sunday

My beautiful pumpkin from Jill.... wow!

Running a Few Days Late

Rec'd package from Faye

I'm Late...Again!

Exchange mailed...

Autumn Exchange from Joan

Happy Fall Faye...

Autumn exchange

My Fall package is in the mail~~~

Happy August

Summer Exchanges, Yeah!

Happy DanceThank you Jennifer~

~~Photos coming soon~

~Headed your way~