Friends Stitching Through The Seasons 2012

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Better Late Than Never

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

Monday, January 2, 2012

Happy New Years!

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

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

wow! recd package from Natasha

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

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Package Received

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!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Kim's package is in the mail

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

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

Monday, December 19, 2011

Faye~ YOU ROCK!

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

Likes/Dislikes

Karen D. - I like alot of different designers - LK, LHN, BBD, SB, BC, quakers, Plum Street Samplers, etc. I like red but like alot of colors as well. LOL My dislikes are cartoonish, cats and religious themed. As for other goodies, I love finishing supplies, threads, scissors, size 28 needles by bohin, anything a stitcher would like. I am a linen fanatic, anything from 28ct-40ct (but prefere 35-40ct), love lakeside linens and WDW. I love all kinds of threads including silks, etc.

birthday - July 3rd

Diane - I love everything from cutesie to quaker. I love stitching for the holidays and usually stick to smalls. I like all holidays especially Christmas, Halloween, and July 4th. I like snowmen, gingerbread men and sunflowers. Any kind of finishing items, if you can use it for finishing I like it. Any kind of stitching supplies, I stitch on all kinds of fabric but have become fond of 40 ct. linen

Birthday - November 8th

Natasha - I enjoy a wide array of designs, sheep, bees, Americana, colonial, quaker, shaker and primitive. I like red, green, blue and purple samplers, silk threads and any types of linen fabric 28ct and higher. A few of my favorite designers are SB, La D Da, Homespun Elegance,, Plum Street Samplers, LHN, BBD, Snowmen and four seasons. I dislike Disney type designs, wizards, animals, bright colors or cutesy and not a huge fan of stitching on aida.

Birthday - January 27th

Jen - My favorite designer is BBD, other designers SB, LHN, CCN, LK, Homespun Elegance and Bent Creek. I really like just about anything. I have really grown fond of quakers and samplers. Overdyed anything but have become a "silk snob" who prefers to stitch on 40ct fabric with a 28 petite needle. All goodies are welcome including scissors. :) Like to collect mermaids and beach themed items. Dislike religious themes, neon colors and Halloween.

Birthday - August 12th

Michele W. - Likes so many designers like BBD, LHN, BC, The Sampler Girl, HIH, Homespun Elegance just to name a few. I love stitching with all kinds of threads. My preference for fabrics are linen/evenweave (28,32,36 & 40). All kinds of trims and fun stuff for finishing are always welcome. My favorite color is red. i love decorating for all holidays.

birthday January 11th.

Darlene - My likes butterflies, daffodils, pastel colors and gingerbread men (women). I mostly stitch on 32ct fabric and use 26 regular needles. I love charms, ribbon and love all colors linen. My dislikes are Halloween and primitive.

birthday - April 29th

Michelle K. - My likes are LHN, CCN, LK, BBD, With They Needle, Plum Street Samplers and other such designers. I love fall colors and other colors just not bright colors. I really love ladybugs! I also like sheep, owls, houses, primitive and holiday designs. I'm a linen/evenweave stitcher-my most favorite is Lakeside Linens in 32ct-40ct, also like WDW linen (35ct & 40ct). I like cotton silk threads, especially Belle Soie. Mary Arden petite 28 needles and any stitching gadgets. I would be happy with anything and treasure all stitched items. I dislike religious type designs.

birthday - October 10th

Edgar - My likes - BBD, SB, CCH, LHN - and similar designers. I also like Samplers, Quaker, Shaker, Americana, the Four Seasons, Sheep and Primitive things. Colours I Like are usually Muted and Earthy - I usually do not care for the neon of overly bright glow in the dark colours. I love the Fall and Winter Time - especially Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love the look of Over Dyed Linen and Floss, especially Belle Soie silks. Not very fond of Cartoon Characters, wizards, dragons and the "cutesy." I like to stitch on just about every count but prefer to stitch on 36ct using a JJ 28 gold Petite needle.

Birthday - October 4