Sunday, November 4, 2012

Birthday surprises continue....and a finish!

Greetings all!!!  I hope everyone's weekend has been wonderful~~~
 
I have been super busy in the craft room today....And, of course, cannot reveal those finishes... My customers would probably get a little miffed if YOU saw their pretty stitches finished up, before THEY did!!!
 
This week, I did receive a wonderful birthday blessing from my dear friend in France, Marylin.. She showered me with surprises from her beautiful country..... She knows I love anything Sajou....
She loaded me up with postcards, needles, thread winders, a CD about her city (love that!), Sajou thread, 2013 purse sized appointment book.... Sajou heaven, I tell ya!!

....This most wonderful Sajou wooden thimble....a total treat!!......

And a gorgeous C mon monde chart....This "mitten" will be my next start....It will be splendid once finished.... and, my challenge will be to crochet the top as shown.....This picture doesn't do the piece justice....More to come on this!....  And, see the hoop in the picture? I normally stitch in hand, but Marylin sent me this Sajou hoop...It is heaven......I've already tried it out on......
 
 
This cross stitched finish....

Baby...It's cold outside!
Heartstring Samplery
 
36 ct Lakeside Linen~Fawn
GAST threads as specified
 
A wonderfully fun stitch.....It was what I stitched this week at nights and after work..... I plan on finishing it into a table scarf to use both at Christmas and throughout the winter....
 
I leave you with  blessings and prayers for any of you, or your families, who are struggling at this time....Whether it is from the horrible storm Sandy, hardships from this rough economy or stuggles within themselves.... Know you are not alone and many embrace you.....
 
Peace and smiles,
 
Faye


41 comments:

Birdie said...

Beautiful stitching and your birthday gifts are wonderful. Nothing like being thought of by a friend for your birthday.

Happy Birthday.

pam said...

Great finish! Wonderful thimble-very fun piece.

Keeper of the Crowes said...

Wonderful birthday surprises!!! Absolutely love your finish. You've inspired me to move it to the "front of the line"!!!!!
Linda

Myra said...

Oh your finish looks great Faye. I can't wait to see it made up as a table scarf. Wonderful goodies you got from Marylin.

Mary said...

Your birthday goodies are just wonderful. I hope you had a Happy Birthday. Your finish is very beautiful.

Mary said...

Your birthday goodies are just wonderful. I hope you had a Happy Birthday. Your finish is very beautiful.

Lisa V said...

I love that Heartstring Samplery chart, your finish is gorgeous, must add this to my wishlist now.
Hugs

Becky said...

I do love that "Baby... It's Cold Outside" design - looking forward to starting that for myself soon. I can't wait to see your finish with it! And what a wonderful assortment of needlework goodies from France!

Beth said...

What a wonderful collection of gifts from afar! I do like "Baby It's Cold Outside."

Mary A said...

I am sitting here looking at Baby It's Cold Outside and I was wondering if I wanted to do it. After seeing your finish, I can say yes, yes, yes. Beautiful...Mary A.

Mary A said...

I am sitting here looking at Baby It's Cold Outside and I was wondering if I wanted to do it. After seeing your finish, I can say yes, yes, yes. Beautiful...Mary A.

marly said...

What special birthday goodies!

Linda said...

Congrats on the finish Faye. And what a wonderful birthday gift.

Linda

sunny said...

I want that mitten!!!a And I'll be looking for Baby It's Cold Outside for a winter project. What a wonderful birthday!

merumo said...

Congrats to your fabulous finish! Your B-Day gifts look absolutely gorgeous. Good for you !!

Mouse said...

oohhh happy birthday :) gorgeous gifts from your friend ... and love your baby its cold outside ... this is on my to get pile and great finishing idea for it too :)
take care and happy stitching :) love mouse xxxxx

Petites xxx et Cie said...

The gifts are just perfect!
Didn't know that designer & love too much "Baby, its cold outside" (I'm going to add it to my "to do list" !)
Bisxxx

Annette-California said...

Happy Birthday Faye. Very thoughtful and beautiful gifts from your friend. Great fabulous finish on your sampler. love Annette

Poussy Stitches My Love said...

Hello, I am happy to have pleased you my soft friend, I take care with commanding(ordering) a bigger circle!!! Another happy birthday! And I pray for all people who are in the concerns of this storm, friendships of France

Peggy Lee said...

Wonderful Birthday gifts, lucky girl!
Love your Heartstring Samplery finish. I really like her designs.
Still drooling over that thimble...must go back and look again....

Krista said...

Happy Birthday Faye! What lovely goodies you received. That mitten design looks so sweet. Congrats on the new finish, love it!

Chris said...

Happy Birthday Faye!
What a lovely package from Marilyn.
I love your most recent finish. What a wonderful finishing idea for it.

Jacqueline said...

magnifique cadeau de notre amie Marylin au grand coeur......et la broderie est aussi très jolie,
avec toute mon amitié

Shirlee said...

Wonderful gifts! Love that mitten! I wish you a very happy belated birthday : )

Giovanna said...

Congrats on the great finish! Lovely gifts from Marylin.

Pamela said...

Happy Birthday, Faye!
Looks like you received some beautiful birthday surprises.

Great job on your finish! Can't wait to see it finished.

Pam

Vickie said...

Beautiful finish. Gorgeous French goodies.

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

"Baby It's Cold Outside" is beautiful Faye! Quick too! Wow!

Annie Beez said...

Beautiful finish-can't wait to see it as a table runner!

Charlene ♥ NC said...

What a fine selection of goodies from your friend!

Baby it's Cold is great. Can't wait to see your finish finish.

Keep on Celebrating!

Siobhán said...

Happy belated birthday, Faye! What gorgeous surprises from Marylin. LOVE your new finish!

Bernadett said...

Wonderful gifts and great work.:)

Michelle said...

Beautiful stitching Faye x

Nicola said...

Friendship is a work of heart and Marilyn has been so thoughtful in her gifts. The thimble is particularly lovely..

Fiona said...

Lovely gifts for your birthday. Your stitching finish looks great and looking forward to seeing your next project all finished up.

Susan in SC said...

Happy birthday! Looks like you had a lot of birthday surprises!

Melody said...

Beautiful finish! I just love it. Hope you had a wonderful birthday!

Stitchinowl said...

Happy Belated Birthday Faye! Hope you had a wonderful day. Looks like your mailman was busy delivering surprises! I love your "Baby It's Cold Outside" finish.
Carolyn

Carol said...

I am so, so behind on my blog reading/commenting after being away for my stitching retreat! Anyway, ♫♪♫ Happy Belated Birthday ♫♪♫ to you, dear Faye! I hope your coming year is filled with many blessings :)

Lovely, lovely gifts you received and your latest finish is adorable! I know your table scarf finish will be so special :)

Catherine said...

Wonderful birthday goodies! And what a great finish ~ love this one!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday to you! I'm catching up on your blog this am. I'd been gone from blogging for awhile.