Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Gifts, finishes and the heat~~~

First off, "Thanks" for all the well wishes for Linda P....She reads my blog and knows that each of you have said a prayer for her...She is progressing after her surgery nicely...soon, she be up shakin' a leg~~~

Speaking of Miss Linda, I had a chance to have a  "girls" Saturday with her recently and gave her a little early birthday present...Like me, she loves her some red...Hence this Friendship pillow by
 Jardin Prive was gifted to her...

I personalized this little pillow with our initials...The fabrics, I bought in January, when she and I attended a quilt expo...I thought it was fitting to use those fabrics in her pillow plus they were a perfect match~~~  Happy early Birthday Linda~~~~

Next, I couldn't rest until I made and mailed a little Thank you gift to Janet of HomeSweetHome for the beautiful Summer Prairie Schooler exchange bellpull she had sent me last month seen here...It is truly striking and I thought one of my small traveling pincushions might be something she could use....

I also included a few of my handmade pins....Janet received it a few days ago and was surprised...
I hope as surprised as I was to receive her beautiful exchange piece....
Thanks again Janet~

Lastly, I want to show a couple snaps of finishes I have completed for a customer of mine...She is getting a jump on Christmas finishes....
I was happy to help her out and would be glad to do the same for you...


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I just noticed the words in these ornaments....

"Peace", "Love", "Joy" and "All is Calm"

Just think how wonderful this world would be if we all lived by words like this....
something to think about....

Well, that's it for now...I promise to not be so long between posts from now on....Between starting back to work (Yes! Year Round school calendar has resumed...), this intense heat and basically being a lazy bone....Well, let me just say I will try  my best to post a little more regularly!~

Take care,

Faye

42 comments:

Jennifer said...

Glad to hear your good friend Linda is coming along Faye. Sending along best wishes to her from Ontario. Love your stitching as usual . Jardin Prive designs are a new fav of mine . Hope you are having a great summer .

BrendaS said...

Faye --
Love your finishes! You do such nice work and it's never to early to think about Christmas:))

Have a good rest of the week.

Pamela said...

So glad to hear your friend is on the mend! I love your finishing on the Christmas ornaments. You always have such great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

Margaret said...

Your finishes are always so lovely! And it's good to know you're available too. I'm not into finishing. lol! So your school is year round? How long to do you have off and on? I think year round makes so much sense!

Lynn said...

I'm glad to hear that your friend is on the mend now. All that redwork stitching is fabulous! I love all of your finishes Faye. You do such lovely work. I hope things have cooled down somewhat now that you're back at work.

Joy said...

Lovely finishes as always! The "words to live by" are so right!!

butterfly said...

It warms my heart to read about your friendship with Linda, Friends really are special gifts.

Love all your stitching, i love red also it makes lovely Christmas gifts.

Carol R said...

Beautiful finishes Faye. It's good to hear that Linda is on the mend!

Myra said...

I am still sending warm thoughts and get well wishes to Linda.

Love your beautiful finishes Faye. Red is always in style. :o)

MoonBeam said...

I agree with your thought on the words...to live by. We don't even come close, do we? (I'm watching the evening news, which is particularly depressing tonight.)

Are you trying to make me a fan of RED? I think I'm starting to like it...maybe.

And don't apologize for not posting enough. Your thoughts and amazing photos are worth waiting for!

Bobbi

Jackie's Stitches said...

So glad to hear that Linda is recovering nicely from her surgery. I'm sure she'll think of your special friendship each time she looks at the Friendship Pillow.

I loved it when my son was on year round school. The breaks were perfectly timed.

Karen said...

How pretty are your finishes. Love the little gift for Linda. So glad she is doing well.

Stay cool...happy stitching!

Teresa said...

Your finishes are just beautiful. Love the pillow. Glad Linda is feeling better.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

Unknown said...

Love your gifties - they are both beautiful. And your finishing work on those ornaments is(are) fantastic!! Do you know who the designer is of them - I would love to do a couple of them!

Ellen said...

Love your finishes, they are gorgeous!

Glad to know that Linda is on the mend.

Hugs,

Lisa V said...

Such beautiful finishes Faye.
LISA V

Yvonne..... said...

The finishes are gorgeous! I am so glad to hear Linda is getting better each day. Please send her my love and get well wishes (Hey Linda, if you are reading, you need to get yourself up and get to steppin'!! LOLOLOL)!!

Chris said...

Beautiful finishes Faye. it doesn't look like the heat is slowing you down!
I am so glad that Linda is doing well.
Can't wait to see you the 6th!

Carol said...

That is so nice to hear that Linda is doing well after her surgery, Faye...Your beautiful pillow for her is fantastic--love the flower you trimmed it with. And very nice red gift for Janet, as well. Red is definitely your color.

I'm sure your customer is thrilled with your finishing :)

Gabi said...

Gorgeous finishes. All of them. Your gifts are so lovely. Your friend must be smitten. Glad to hear that she is recovering well. Please give her my best regards :)

Christine said...

Wow ~ They're all gorgeous and I love the way you finish things!

Judy said...

Beautiful finishes!! Glad that Linda is recovering nicely.

Anonymous said...

Lovely finishes ! The "words to live by" are so right!!

I love your working on Embroider they are amazing!!


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Lois said...

What lovely finishes Faye! I'm glad your friend is doing better.

Siobhán said...

I'm so glad that Linda is recovering well. Beautiful finishes and finishing! Your friends will love the gifts.

Charlene ♥ NC said...

Great eye candy, girlfriend! Ha-my lazy bone puts yours to shame. You've got some wonderful results, there.

Hey, Linda. Glad to hear you're on the mend. Take advantage of some great stitching time and stay cool.

Patty C. said...

I'm glad your friend is doing well

Lovely finishing :)

Giovanna said...

Great stitching and finishing! Glad to read that your friend is better.

http://lasoffitta.canalblog.com said...

I love your finishes!
Have a good day!
Nadia

Lucy May said...

Sorry that you are back at school! I still have 20 days until I am due back to school! Love the finishes in red! I always enjoy your blog!

Cindy's Stitching said...

so beautiful. You are a busy stitching gal. blessings for linda.

Kathy said...

The pillow for your friend is just perfect. I am sure she treasures it.

Love all your finishes! The Christmas ornaments are beautiful. And I love the pincushion.

Lesleyanne said...

Beautiful finishes.

Deb said...

Everything is just gorgeous Faye! Many thoughts for Linda, and back to school already? It seems much too early for that!

Sue said...

Love your finishes, especially the Christmas ornies ;)

Shelleen said...

Good news on your friend and the finishes are awesome!

Fiona said...

Lovely finishes as always, Glad Linda is recovering well.

Catherine said...

Continued thoughts and prayers to Linda. Glad to hear she is doing well.

Beautiful finishes!!!

Bekca said...

So good to hear that Linda is on the way to recovery, I just love the pillow you made for her. Fabulous finishing on all the ornaments too, they look great. Best wishes and happy stitching to you.

Tatkis said...

Beautiful creations (and you finish them wonderfully!)
The pillow is my favourite :)

Hugs,
Tatyana

Nina said...

What beautiful ornies are here! Can I invite you to Renato Parolin stitchers blog to share the 3 wonderful pieces? :)

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