Pumpkin Patch exchange received by Ulla

I see that Ulla received the SBEBB Pumpkin Patch exchange I sent her. I stitched this design while traveling on vacation last month. Check out the pins for the pinkeep. Made them myself and I think they turned out quite nice. I also included a thread winder, pins, and some yummy candy (my opinion!)

Don't forget to vote today.

HoE Matress Cushion to Margaret

I received an e-mail from Margaret S in New Zealand that she received the mattress cushion I stitched for her on the HoE board. I may have stitched three...first, last and only. For some reason my hands just could not master the corners. She assures me she likes it and the extras I sent. Here's the snap of the entire exchange.

Margaret said she like the acorn. I do too. The design is one of Anita's Little Stitches.

Enjoy what's left of the weekend.

Birthday charts and Harvest Time exchange

Here's some charts I chose using a birthday gift certificate I received from Danielle. I tried to thank her, but her blog link doesn't work. So, thank you so much Danielle. I love the charts and was happy you were my partner on the Stitching Bloggers Birthday Exchange.

Friday I received my Harvest Time exchange from Michelle. I love it. It's my first pouch ever. Didn't she do a wonder job of finishing the design? She said it is from The Cricket Collection "Blessings Abound." It's hanging on the wall about my computer!

Today I've been stitching on an exchange piece myself and listening to college football while I stitch. Have a great weekend. Go OK State!

Happy Birthday to Me and a stitched piece

Yes, all day today has been my birthday. I started it with a good pot of coffee and stitching on a Halloween piece. Then I opened gifts from friends, and what great friends I have. Lynn spoiled me rotten will all kinds of stitching goodies. She's a true stitching friend. Just look what came out my sack. Five charts, a pair of scissors, fabric, cards, pins, buttons, needle minder, a nifty paper cutter, and crocheted dish towel.















My sister gave me a blue bird I admired. Also, my good friend Mary Ann, no blog, fixed me up with some great tasting tea I like, some lavender soap, and body cream. And my secret sister at sorority gave me some toffee, mulling spice,tortilla soup, and other goodies.

And technically not a birthday gift, but it was in today's mail, so I'm a countin' it as a bd gift. One of the first exchanges I ever stitched was for Marie P. We share a love of Community Coffee, so she sent me a collection of the flavored blends and a swatch of coffee themed fabric.
















I don't understand what is happening with this post. It's very untidy, but sometimes Blogger and I don't get along. As soon as I get a snapshot of my stitching finish I'll post it too. Have a great evening.

Here's my very first stitched Stacy Nash design. My birthday gift to myself. I love this design.

A nip in the air

Greetings. I don't have stitching to show, but did finish an exchange piece this morning. It's for the HoE Floss Tag exchange. It turned out really well. Hope my partner likes it.

My good friend Lynn has started a stitching blog. Drop on by, I'm sure she'd love to hear from you.

Well, I've searched every three-ring binder, mesh bag, tub, file drawer, hidey hole, stack, etc. that I can think of and still can't locate the chart of my last pinkeep. So, along with the missing button that goes on it...I need to get organized!! I wonder if BeckySC is available for hire?!?

Volunteering at the Humane Society this morning, but it is very slow. Guess I can do some paperwork that needs filing.

Enjoy your week.

A finish for me

Today was a lazy, rainy day, so I took the opportunity to make a pinkeep from a design I stitched several years ago. I love this design and have no idea why I never completed a finish for it. It's one from Cindy at The Stitchworks. There's a pumpkin button somewhere in my stash room. I've run across it at times I've been searching for something else. I have no doubt it will turn up at some point.

The trip to Fayetteville was a full day. I was pooped when I got home. There's a little 88 year old lady that goes on the trips and is a full burst of energy. We never know what she's going to show up as. Last trip she was an Oklahoma State supporter. This trip she was all decked out in her Halloween gear. She's a real cutie, so thought I'd share her photo. Her hat is a pumpkin in case you can't make it out. I let her know I was going to post it. She was ok with it. Our first stop was across the street from the Farmer's Market, so we all hopped over there. The produce was beautiful, and reasonably priced. The flowers were just beautiful. More about the trip in a later post.

I mailed my SBEBB Pumpkin Patch exchange this morning. Hope my partner enjoys it. It's not very original, however I have wanted to stitch it, so took the opportunity. Will post photos when my partner receives. It has a ways to go, so it'll be a couple of weeks.

Have a restful evening.

Sister's Birthday Gift

A couple of weeks ago I handed my youngest sister the JCS Halloween issue. I asked her to pick a design she wanted for her birthday and she did. Here it is. Just don't look too closely at the bow. I am so challenged in that department. I guess I should have just left it off. Too late, it's in the mail. She doesn't read my blog, so it's safe to post. Tomorrow's her bd. I kid her that she's what I got for my 6th birthday since mine is a few days later.

Tomorrow my friend Diane and I are taking another bus trip with the "old folk." Trouble is I can hardly keep up with them and I'm about 20-30 years younger than some. We're heading over to AR to see some foliage and stop at a couple of museums and a little shopping. My wake up call is going to be early, so I'm about ready to say good-bye to this day. Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow.