Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Terrific Tuesday~~

Tis the Season
Blackbird Designs
36ct overdyed linen in my stash
Here is my latest finish~~~ This was a very quick stitch for me.....I love it and now will be searching for a suitable frame~~ I actually was able to stitch this one up in about a week~


Latest stash enhancement
Lazy Daisy
Raleigh NC
I had the best surprise in the mail today~ More stash~~ I have been working on larger pieces for a while now....So, my next just might be a small for my tree in the craft room.... More on that to come....


Fair and Square Exchange
from Pokua
Received 4-26-2010

Finally, I received these pretty squares from Pokua in the Fair and Square Exchange all the way from W. Australia~~ The thread has the best shades of reds througout...Thanks Pokua...I am hoping my pieces to you arrive very soon~~
Well, wanted to say hello to everyone....Thanks again for all the wonderful comments you guys offer me...I love reading them and feel so loved by all my stitching friends out in the blog world~~ ((Hugs)) to all of you~~ Faye

37 comments:

Margaret said...

Beautiful finish! Congrats! Love the stash, and the exchange too!

aprilmecheelesdulllife said...

Beautiful Tis The Season BBD. Only a week? You are a great fast stitcher !!!

Teresa S. said...

Tis the Season turned out so beautiful! The Joyeux Noel book by BBD is my favorite of theirs so far.

Karen said...

Love your finish! I have this one kitted...just need to stitch it I guess.

Can't wait to see what you stitch next..love your squares too.

Meari said...

Congrats on your finish. Very nice. Your F&S blocks are nicely done as well.

Charlene ♥ NC said...

OH, how pretty - love Blackbird Designs, too! Thanks for your kind words! Love all you do.

BeckySC said...

BEEutifulmus :) I just love how it looks, Faye! Congratulations :)

Julianne said...

Faye,

You did a beautiful job on that. It looks perfect on the linen that you chose.

Anonymous said...

It turned out so great! I'm dying to stitch that cardinal!

Cathy B said...

Congratulations on your finish Faye; it's beautiful! And, it's Blackbird!

Anonymous said...

I Love how your latest finish! It is beautiful, as is everything from Blackbird. This is on my "to do" list..hopefully, by Christmas

Nancy said...

Tis the Season is just beautiful! The colors look so pretty against the linen. Pretty squares too!

Marion said...

Beautiful, just beautiful!
Blogs can be so dangerous...the more I look at...the more I want!!
Have a great week my friend!!

Marion

Karol said...

What a beautiful finish! Great job with the turbo needle!

Myra said...

Wow! That was quick for such a beautiful piece. It looks fabulous. Nice stash. Your squares from Pokua are beautiful too - isn't her stitching just lovely?

Siobhán said...

Wow, what a fast & beautiful finish, Faye! YGG! I love it. Great new stash, too, and I love the squares!

Lois said...

Such a lovely finish Faye! Seems like you stitched that one in super-quick time!! Love your new stash and what a nice exchange to receive.

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

Beautiful finish, Faye - I just love that bird! It is truly a lovely piece! You got some great new stash as well and your F&S exchange is lovely!

Sherry said...

Your finish is beautiful! You just can't go wrong with BBD! Great stash and the exchange is wonderful.

Jane said...

Congratulations on your quick finish, Faye. It looks lovely!

Katrina said...

Cute finish! Love the stash and exchange too :-).

Deb said...

Beautiful finish Faye! I think that this has got to be one of my favorite pieces. You know that it was your progress PICs that made me decide to purchase that book, don't you? (well, I have to blame someone, don't I)? :o)

Patty C. said...

Beautiful
I hadn't seen this design - I love it
Great colors
Creative Layout
Lovely Stitching
Hugs

Edgar said...

A beautiful finish!!! and the squares are lovely!

Jan said...

Goodness, Faye, you stitched that in record speed! I just love this bird...pretty partial to the flying creation...and this one is extra special! Congrats on such a lovely fini!

Also love your finished squares and such lovely new stash to fondle and plan to stitch! Happy Day for Faye! (^-^)

Loraine said...

You are one fast speedy stitcher! I love this design. Thanks for the inspiration. Love the new stash too! Can't wait to see the new BBD finished up.
Have a great day!

Karen said...

Faye, you must have some seriously smoking needles! you are just cranking out some larger projects lately, and very quickly. :) love the bird, it is gorgeous and great F&S squares.

Catherine said...

Only a week!! Wowzers! Great new stash and squares!

Tommye said...

Really gorgeous finish, Faye! I may have to stitch that little baby.

Jennifer Ann Fox said...

I've got to get that book!!!
It's gorgeous!
Please let me know the secret of such fast stitching.......

Jennifer

Sharon said...

Beautiful finish!

JOLENE said...

How do you do it Faye??? Please send me one of your lightning needles, I could use one!!!! Seven days is a quick turn around "W-O-W" Love the sweet cardinal and your version is just perfect! Smiles....

Kajsa said...

That's a pretty finish! And your square's are so cute too.

Cindy's Stitching said...

Wow quick finished - what a beautiful piece.

Jackie's Stitches said...

I can't believe you stitched that in just a week! It came out beautifully and will be even more gorgeous when it's framed.

I hope my ornament comes in the mail soon from LHN. That might be one to stitch soon for me.

Carolyn NC said...

Love the finish! Did you use the recommended colors - yours looks brighter and prettier! F & S exchange looks great!

Carolyn NC said...

OK - disregard the question - Google reader has the blogs listed latest first and I just read the next one telling about your colors! What red and green did you use - one of the VM ones - great colors!