Whahoo!

I've been keeping a secret.  It's time for a give-away.  I finally reached 100 followers.  So, if you'd like to receive a goodies box from me, leave a comment on this post only.  I don't know what I'll be sending, but it will definitely be stitching related. I'll do the drawing on Groundhogs Day, Feb. 2nd. Oh, no hoops to jump through.  Just leave a comment on this post.

Last/First

Here's my last stitching for 2011 and my first finishing for 2012.  Completed the beading yesterday morning even though I had the piece stitched on Christmas Eve.  Some reason I couldn't get motivated to finish it.  The design is Fleur de Lys Tree by ScissorTail Designs.  She is from Tulsa.  CC's Belle Sole Creme de Menthe was the called for threads, but I didn't have that color so I substituted a Threadworkx color. It's a gift for my pastor's wife.  Since it's still Christmas until the 5th, I'm still on time!

I'm presently working on an exchange gift, so no photos right now.  Have a great day.

A Great Week!

I received two fabulous exchange pieces in the mail this week.  The first was the HoE Christmas Box from Lillie.  Oh my, what a treat.  Lillie made the box herself, then stuffed it with wonderful little goodies.  She left instructions that I should open each little gift in order as numbered, and I did.  What fun I had.  Unfortunately my photos aren't great.  There just isn't anyplace in my small duplex to stage a photo.  Pop over to her blog to see the exchange better.She included an Angry Bird tape measure, a small pincushion jar filled with assorted buttons, some lace on a dress form she made, Christmas colored DMC, a LHN design and a patriotic badge, some candy, and a premade Christmas ornament on which she had attached It's Daffycat's Believe she stitched. 

Here's the Stitcher's Choice ornament I received from Gwen.  Now, I wonder how she knew I liked reindeer?  I have it hanging with other reindeer I have either stitched or received in exchanges.  Thank you Gwen.  You stitched a wonderful ornament.

This is the Stitcher's Choice I sent to Ellen in Singapore.  I read that she liked sunflowers and Prairie Schooler designs, so I couldn't resist stitching this for her.










I've stitched some small ornaments for gifts, but forgot to take a photo.  Just too much going on right now.

I think I've got one more ornament to stitch and that'll be it for this year.  Merry Christmas to all my blogging friends.

Julianne and I

 

Julianne and I decided to do another exchange between us.  She stitched me the cat.  I only wish my Tobiecat would smile at me like this one!  I stitched her the angel.  We both like Prairie Schooler designs, so it is easy to choose a piece to stitch.  I love my cat Julianne.  Thank you. What a great Christmas ornament.  It is hanging on my wall since I don't put up a tree...because of you know who.

A little gift for a little guy

My friend Chad and his wife had a little boy a couple of months ago.  I stitched the little guy an ornament for his first Christmas.  I do love It's Daffycat's reindeer.  I've stitched all of them except her latest.  There's still time!

Autumn Seasonal received from Angela

I read where Angela received my stitched piece for the Seasonal Exchange group.  I stitched a Lizzie Kate design for her because I sorta thought she liked LK's designs.  Lucky me, she hadn't stitched this one.  I used a 28ct tea dyed Monaco fabric and recommended fibers.  I'm using Angela's photo because hers is much better than mine.  So....here it is:

Travel is in my plans again.  For the weekend, my stitchin' bud Lynn and I are heading down to Idabel to visit our stitchin' bud Mary Ann.  She's having her Christmas Open House at Mimi's.  I'm sure the van will be full of goodies and gifts on our way back.  Then Monday my travelin' bud Diane and I are heading to Branson.  We'll shop a little and take in a couple of shows.  She wants to see Brule and go to the Dixie Stampede and maybe we'll go see Pierce Arrow too..  It'll be a fun trip for us.  We're staying at resort about 10 miles from town.  Looking forward to it.

I hired a young man to do some maintenance work on my abode.  So far he'd done some siding replacement, installed a new storm door, three window replacements, some shutters and three light fixtures.   The place is looking so much better and my pocketbook is quite abit lighter! 

Guess I'd better check on my laundry.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend.  Go OK State Cowboys!!

A first for me

No stitching to show even though I have been stitching.  Had quite a shock last night, literally.  OK had a 5.6 earthquake .  Now, tornadoes, yes, earthquakes, no.  At first I did not know what was happening.  I initially thought one of the hospital helicopters got too close to the house.  Then I realized what one happening.  A very spooky feeling for this old gal. 

I just remembered I do have some finishes to show.  Chris and Denise are visiting from California.  I made these for them. I think they liked them.

I've stitched this design before, and just love it.  Hmm, wonder if I should do one for me?  Me thinks I should.

On another note, the OK State Cowboys won a hard fought, error laden game with Kansas State. Pistols fire, unfortunately some of the shots were really close...fumbles and interceptions.  One thing for certain, they cannot play like that against OK U and win.  Predictions are they will move up to #2 in the BCS poll, We'll see what happens. 

Time for another cup of coffee.  This fall back had me up at 4:00 a.m.  A very short night. 

Happy stitching.