Birthday Goodies

My stitching friend from southern Oklahoma stitched this card for my birthday.  Since it is so close to Halloween, I love getting anything related to the holiday for my birthday.  Thanks Mary Ann, I love it.

Wendy Jo was my partner in the Friends Through Threads group. She really showered me with some great gifts.  Don't you just love the verse on the pillow. Thank you Wendy Jo.  You made my day!

Speaking of birthday's this one was a biggie.  I am officially on Medicare.  Nothing else needs to be said.

I woke up this morning...yeah!...with kinks in my back, neck, knee, and hand.  That's how I know I'm still kickin'! 

Hope you have a great day!

Stitch Red for Wendy Jo

Wendy Jo let me know she received my Stitch Red exchange piece for our Friends Through Thread group.  I stitched French Square by Scissortail Designs, using 36ct opalescent fabric and Threadworkx 1089.  Here it is a bit fuzzy:

Wendy Jo has much better photos on her blog.  She also has included a snap of the backing I used, which I forgot to take a photo of.

Quite an exciting evening in the post-surgery convalescent homes.  Mother started experiencing pain in her leg, so a call was made to the home health provider.  After a phone call to her doctor, we think it is a pinched nerve.  My brother in law had to go to the ER with his knee.  It had become inflamed, so they did an ultrasound and determined there was no blood clot.  My niece, got very ill.  They determined it was the antibiotic which was causing her discomfort.  I believe I will strive to stay healthy.  Being sick and recovering from surgery is the pits.

Have a good evening.

Stitch Red from Jill

I received my FTT Stitch Red exchange from Jill on Saturday (I believe).  It's so pretty.  Here's her description that I shamelessly took from her posting:
 Winter's Night Drum
Blackbird Designs
32ct. Antique White Belfast
DMC #115

She stuffed it with crushed walnut shells and used chenille as the trim.  My photo does not do the drum justice.  I just cannot seem to get a snap of my finishes.  I'd pop over to her blog if you want a really great peek.

I also received a couple of gifts from give-a-ways I entered.  One from Cheryl at Prairie Grove Peddler and one from Nancy at Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe.  Here's a snap of them:

Aren't they just great?

Well, gotta get around and up to Tulsa to check on my mom.  She didn't have such a good day yesterday.  She is getting tired of the hospital, but she isn't near ready to come home.

Oh Yes, Happy Valentines Day my stitching friends.  

 

 

Wendy Jo's Birthday gift

This is what I stitched for Wendy Jo for her birthday.  We are birthday buddies on the Friends Through Threads exchange.  She likes Americana, so this LHN design was perfect for me to stitch for her.  I also included a needle threader and a gift certificate to Anita's Little Stitches.  Wendy said she had this design in her stash to stitch.  I used a 32ct fabric and the called for DMC's.  I love the tree in this design.  It turned out pretty well if I do say so myself.  I've stitched the design for myself and also received it as an exchange piece.  Well, I have three exchanges waiting on me, so guess I'd better get those needles flyin'.  Have a great evening.

Great mail day

Suzanne had my name as her stitching partner in the FTT exchange. She stitched a Blue Ribbon Designs freebie, Alphabet Tree. in beautiful colors. On the back she made a pocket for my scissors. Isn't it great. She must know I like the color purple.

I've been busy doing NOTHING. That is bad, bad because now I'm behind in my exchange stitching. This lazyitis person must now get in gear and get two in the mail this week. They are stitched and one is finished. The weather must have something to do with it. I had to run the ceiling fan a couple of times last week. That means it's getting warmer and I don't like warm weather.

A busy week is ahead for me. So, guess I'll get in gear. Hope everyone has a great week.

FTT Pinkeep exchange for Cathy B.

I heard from Cathy that she received my FTT pinkeep exchange piece. My idea was to try a two sided pk and I think I pulled it off. I chose two motifs from the Blackbird Designs book Joyeux Noel. Cathy said she loved it, so did I. This is one exchange I would have kept for myself! I used a mystery fabric from my stash and good ole DMC fibers. What do you think?

FTT Christmas Ornament from Nancy K

Look what was in the mail today. It's my Friends Through Threads Christmas ornament exchange from Nancy K. (no blog) She beautifully stitched and finished this little gem from the JCS 2008 Ornament Issue. I love Blackbird Designs, so she could not have picked a better design to stitch. Thank you so much Nancy. It is already hanging in the house!

FTT ornament received by Jill

Jill of the Purple Peacock let me know she received the FTT ornament I stitched for her. I used a mystery purple overdyed and 28ct white opalescent fabric. You can't see them in the photo, but small clear beads are sprinkled throughout the design. The finishing on this ornie gave me some problems, some are just like that.

On a sad note, please hold Jill and her family in your prayers. Her mom passed away Monday, just five months after her dad. Rest in Peace, Joan Krieger.

FTT Love of Needlework received by Ronel

Ronel of Paisley Designs has received her Friends Through Threads exchange. I stitched her an Etui from The Gift of Stitching magazine using an over dyed thread with her favorite colors in it. This was such a fun stitch. I enjoyed it so much and happy to hear that Ronel liked it. Hop over to her blog, she has a really great collage of the stitched piece. Also included in the exchange package was some fabric, a pattern from her wish list, and notepad. It was hard to put this one into the mail.

I spent the day doing odd jobs. Ran to the post office and dropped off two exchange packages, began packing for my Cape Cod trip, took a nap, and straighted up the house a little. Of course football was on the tv also. My friend Lynn of OK Stitches That Count, stopped by for a long visit. We don't see each other much during the school year. So the visit was alot of fun for me. My other friend Karen, has moved. I already miss her telephone calls!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend. I'm now on a mission. I've misplaced my stitching glasses and that is indeed a dilemma for me!

FTT Love of Needlework from Suzanne

Suzanne was my stitching partner in the Friends Through Threads Love of Needlework exchange. We were to stitch a needlebook. Didn't Suzanne do a wonderful job? I absolutely love it. I should have no trouble keeping track of my needles now. She said in her note that she was not able to get to her LNS, but I think her exchange and goodies are great. Thank you so much. I will think of you whenever I reach for a new needle.

My partner has not received her exchange from me as of this writing. It did have quite a distance to go, and I was a bit lazy about getting it into the mail. I will post photos of the exchange when I receive word she has the exchange.

I also finished the HoE Fall Needleroll exchange. The USPS delivery confirmation says my partner has received it, but so far she hasn't acknowledged it. I will post the photo of it in a few days, whether I receive confirmation or not.

We had birthday potluck at church tonight. One of the ladies made a terrific cornbread casserole. It's one of my favorite potluck dishes.

I've finished the stitching on my friends birthday gift but have not finish, finished it. It was a fun project. Soon as it's in the mail I'll post the photos. Right now I'm stitching on the HoE Halloween exchange piece. I love Halloween designs, guess it's because so many of them have purple, orange and black in them!

That's it for now. Enjoy your evening. We have rain showers so it's perfect stitching weather.

FTT Exchange from Joan S.

Monday the mailman brought a fantastic exchange. A group of USA stitchers participated in a patriotic exchange. My partner was Joan S. She stitched a wonderful fob and included one of her famous mesh stitching bags. I was fortunate to be her partner in a previous exchange. One of her goodies was one of her bags. Oh how I enjoy using that bag. I know I'm going to enjoy this one as much. She also included some note cards and to-do-lists, buttons, fabric, ribbon, and chart. Thank you so much Joan. I love it all.

The exchange
The front

The back

We are definitely in the throws of summer. It's hot here in OK. I'm trying to stay cool, however, it is difficult.

Stay cool!!

Drawn Thread Exchange Sent to Gaby

I heard from Gaby that she received the FTT Drawn Thread exchange package I sent her. (It took it's merry ole time.) She reminded me that this is the third exchange piece I've stitched for her. I believe I got carried away with the pins in the pinkeep. I hope Gaby knows that she can de-pin if she wants. Anyway, I stitched a portion of Souvenir Sampler for her. The other goodies included an Easter Egg that had some DMC floss in it and a nifty bead holder. Gaby tells me she loves Easter Eggs, so I did good on that choice. Her photos on the FTT blog are great.

I've decided I need to stitch that chart for myself since it has a reindeer in it. It's way past my bedtime (too much coffee at supper) so guess I'd better sign off. Hope everyone has a great Friday and weekend.