HoE Mattress Cushion from Annette

I'm late in posting the photos of the fantastic exchange I received from Annette. Her package was waiting for me when I returned from a short vacation. She did a great job on the cushion didn't she? It was her first one and in my favorite color too. She also included some great goodies too.

I have my exchange ready to mail off today. I'm just making the mailing deadline.

It's a dark, dreary day here in Okmulgee today. I'd call that a great stay at home and stitch day! Yea. Have a great one.

SBEBB Autumn House Exchanges

While I was on vacation I read that Leena received my Autumn House Exchange. I tried a new pillow finish for me that I've noticed on other blogs, so thought I'd give it a try. Leena assures me she likes it. I know I enjoyed putting it together and will try this finish again.

The exchange piece is the top portion of LHN's Autumn Harvest. I also included some fibers, a chart from her wish list, fall ribbon and buttons, and a small button container.

I also received my Autumn exchange from Julianne. ( See her blog for great photos of the back. )When I saw the return address, I immediately thought she had sent the SEBB winter exchange and that I was behind! I never thought about the Autumn exchange. She really out did herself and I love the design and finish. She also included some opalescent fabric, finishing fabric, candy (long gone), and some fabulous tea that I love. Thank you so much Julianne.

HoE Halloween received by Edda

Edda has received the SB needleroll I sent her for the HoE halloween exchange. I must have failed to take photos before I sent, so am posting Edda's. I also have a photo of the design before I put it together. I loved the little spiders on this piece. They were so much fun to do. I have to say, this was a hard finish to let go! The tobacco colored fabric was nice to work on. I must get me some for my stash. Well, there's always tomorrow. Have a great week.

Belated birthday gift

I finally got around to putting the finishing touches on my sister's birthday tree. It's only 6 months since her bd. Since we're taking a little trip with each other tomorrow, I thought I should get it done. My mother, two sisters, BIL, and great nephew are all going on this trip. I wonder what we will do? As of this evening we are going into Missouri and Arkansas for scenery and shopping. I hope to get to go to at least one stitch shop, however, I'm the only stitcher in the group, I'll most likely get out voted. Any way, I'll be away for a week or so. Hope everyone has a great week.

A small finish for me

Good Wednesday morning. It's bright and cool here in Okmulgee. I received a small kit from Bridgette in my HoE Needleroll exchange. Between exchange stitching I decided to work it up. Here it is. I changed the pansies from yellow to purple since I love purple pansies. Haven't decided how I'm going to finish it just yet. It will probably be a pinkeep, however, I'm open for suggestions. Hope every one has a glorious day. I'm going to finish my mattress cushion exchange piece.

HoE Prairie Schooler received from Mercy A.

I received a fantastic exchange from Mercy A. today.

The pinkeep's title is Rain, rain go away. It is beautifully stitched and finished. Also in the exchange package are two charts, some very vivid orange fabric (I love it), some shiny purple beads and some lotion. I didn't get it in the photo. (Guess I was too excited !)The charts are LK's Autumn Squared and LHN Heart and Home Sampler. Thank you so much Mercy, I love it all.

HoE Halloween from Marjean

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Isn't this a fantastically cute halloween house? Just look at that roof, so many stitches. I received this and other goodies from Marjean today. I find it amazing that she was able to stitch at all since she went through Hurricane Gustav. Thank you, thank you Marjean. I absolutely love the entire exchange. Your stitching is above and beyond the call of duty.


Here's the complete exchange: