Friends Stitching Through The Seasons 2012

Friday, November 30, 2012

Early Arrival

I'm so excited! Look what came from Natasha......what wonderful goodies. She has been such a wonderful partner.

Thank you so much Natasha!

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Jen, I mailed your exchange package out on Wednesday :) I am moving back to South Carolina and we leave on Nov 30th... so wanted it to be in the mail before we left. It really has wonderful stitching for you I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving. Natasha

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Feeling spoiled

Darlenes package arrived on my doorstep yesterday just as I was leaving for work. Of course I opened it right away, who cares if I'm late to work hehehe. Inside was an array of all sorts of goodies. Along with the cutest little scissor fob. Darlene thank you again for such a thoughtful package, you must have been reading my mind when you sent the beeding needles. I was looking for one last week to finish a project and could not find them in my sewing basket, so thank you :0) The pumplin bread, my hubby will appreciate that :)

I hope fall is finding it's way into many of your states. We are having a bit of a heat way here in the Bay Area and I'm am ready for it to be back in the 70's can you say spoiled with my Bay Area weather?? YUP!! Hope everyone's October is starting off great. Take Care Friends!!

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Halloween from Jen

Halloween arrived from Jen. I love it! She stitched me the freebie Wicked from Primitive Needle and over one and made a scissor fob out of it. I LOVE it! She knows I am a halloween fanatic and she isn't so I really appreciate it!!!! :) and lots of goodies to go with it. Thanks so much Jen!!!

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Halloween arrived from Michelle

I received a box from Michelle yesterday.... look at all the fun packages ...

and here's what was inside ... Michelle certainly spoiled me good! I just love everything!

Isn't this crow adorable?!! and the coffee mug! perfect!! and she sent coffee too :)

Michelle painted and covered this box ...

I love the inside!

and look at this adorable stitched piece! She finished it into a cube .. it was her first cube finishing and she did an awesome job!

Thanks Michelle for everything!

Hugs, Michele

Monday, September 24, 2012

I'm always late!

Darlene, I'm so sorry about being late again ... you package is in the mail today. My hand finally cooperated enough so I could finish the stitched piece for you ... keep your eyes out for this ...

Hugs, Michele

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Fall Goodies Arrived!

My Fall Exchange from Diane arrived! It actually arrived last week Monday =] I'm really late in posting, so I do apologize, Diane.

Diane sent me the most wonderful package! I have to really be honest here --- it brought tears to my eyes when I opened everything, especially the most nicest box. No one has ever stitched me anything like that before; and I am truly thankful for such a wonderful partner.

Here's everything Diane sent:

Fall is my favorite season as well as the colors. Diane sent some scrumptious fall colors from Victorian Motto - threads, chenille, and trims - all in the cute hummingbird bag. Can't wait to use these! Oh and the car freshner has been in my car since the day I received it -- love it!

Here's some closer photos of the box:

Thanks so much, Diane! I hope everyone is having a great start to the Autumn season... Here in Arizona it's still in the low 100's.

Michelle

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