Exchange Ornament

Hello all, I wanted to share a pic of a little biscornu ornament I made for Meari, for the SNS2 yahoo group. She took this picture and let me use it here. I enjoyed making this for her. The pattern is from this year's JCS ornament issue, but you won't recognize it, I think. I changed everything about the design. I like mine better!

A Giveaway at To Stitch or Not to Stitch!

Hello all, I know its been a long time since I last posted. I have been busy stitching and doing Holiday related activities so not much time to blog. Also, still no camera! Might Santa bring me one this year? I certainly hope so! I thought to post about a lovely giveaway that Barbara is having at her blog. I really enjoy her blog and visit quite often. Check it out and join the fun! Here is the link: Barbara's Wonderful Giveaway!.  Good luck and Merry Christmas to all.

Stitching Update - Announcement of Winners

Hello friends, I've another update with pics and announcement of the winners. Sorry for the late announcement, but have been under the weather and only worked a half day...and just plain forgot.

The winners are  Xeihua and Mab3500. I will be sending each winner one of the patterns and a few other treats.Congratulations and thank you all for participating. I've got up to the 50 mark for followers, so thank you for that as well. Winners, please contact me with your mailing addresses.

Below are a few pics of what I have been working on:

Above is Halloween Quaker...coming along nicely!

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I sewed Give Thanks onto pre-made heart pillow with a hanging cord...how's that for finishing! Just fab! Especially since the pillow only cost me one dollar!

And this is my progress so far on the By the Bay fall SAL. Tres cute. I love the Dr. Seuss like trees.

Well, that's it folks! Keep on stitching!

Hugs,
Christina

Busy stitching!

Hello all, hope all are doing well and are enjoying what you are working on. Wanted to post a few pics and inform you of an SAL offered by By the Bay Needlearts. I purchased the floss today but have two options of fabric. See below for pics. This is my first every SAL so amlooking forward to it.

The top pic is of the floss for the SAL on Forget Me Not Blue Aida.

The top pic is of the same floss on Confederate Gray linen...which is the one I am going with...I think!

The one on the right is my latest finish. I had started this one last year and have just finished it. I substituted with HDF, which turned out to be too dark and muted.

The one on the left is Jardin Prive, "Halloween d'Quaker." I added the orange and purple for some color. I should finish this one this week.

Anyway, that's it for me!

Happy stitching, everyone!

Hugs Christina

Correction to my give-away

Hello friends...I must correct the rules for participating in the give-away. You don't have to post to a blog if you don't want to or haven't got one. Leave a comment and you will included in the drawing and tell about it on your blog or web site and get another chance to win. I want everyone to have a chance, not just those with a blog. Sorry and good luck!

Announcing a Give Away by Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe

Hello all, this shop is having a lovely give away of hand dyed cotton floss...they are gorgeous jewel tones that will be perfect for holiday stitching. Here is the link and good luck! Give Away by Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe

Stitchy news...at last!

Hello friends,

I have finally decided to use a phone to take a few pics of the summer's finishes and a few other things. I have never finished these many projects in a few months and must admit that the other stitchers on my Yahoo groups keep me going. Well, without further ado, I give you my projects!

 The above is Permin's Moonlit Boats. I started this a few years ago but didn't really work on it in earnest till a few months ago...and voila. Love it.

 The above is Rabbit in the Berry Patch....I may have up-loaded this one before, I forget now. This was an easy stitch and I just enjoyed it so very much. It's by Cedar Hill Designs. I used Charles Craft Sea Mist in 14 ct Aida. The chart called for R&R Reproductions See Fog.

 You've seen this one before, tried for a better pic with little improvement. Its As the Crow Flies by The Prairie Schooler. This one was weird cause sometimes I liked the simple lines and blocks of colors and other times I thought "Oi vey...when will I finish this all ready?!!"

 The above is Quaker Halloween by Jardin Prive. I have substituted everything. Am using WDW in Grits and Onyx, DMC 208 for purple and 4124 added for a spot of color. Time will tell, but I think the orange is too bright. This one is moving right along after a bit of initial frogging.

 The above is a freebie from DMC - don't think it's still available in their Club. You can't tell but this is on a lovely muted yellow, called Pumpkin by R&R Reproductions. Color is similar to the inside of a pale pumpkin.

Well, that's it. Oh, wait. My blog is one year old all ready and I want to do a give-away just in time for Christmas or Winter stitching. I am giving away Wee Candy Cane by Heart in Hand and Pine Tree Inn by Little House Needleworks. Links to pics here: Wee Candy Cane and Pine Tree Inn. I will throw in some trim, fabric and other little surprises.

Rules:
Be a follower and leave a comment for one entry into the drawing. Post about the giveaway in your blog or other site and get another entry (and let me know the site for verification).

The drawing shall be held on October 10th.

I shall post the name of the winner on this blog on October 10th, so please come back to see if you have won (or make sure I have your email so I can notify you).

Am I missing anything?

Now I can say "that's it"!

Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate all comments.

Hugs,

Chris G