Tis the Season....

What a wonderful week this turned out to be!  We had all our festivities at school, both in assembly and in the classroom....The children were just giddy with excitement knowing yesterday was their last day!! And, I got an early Christmas present from the principal..... No teacher workday today as orginally assigned!!!  So, I am done, done, done until Jan 3................YES!!!

I took a little class at Linderella's Quilt Shop the other night..... Many of you know how to sew up these cute project pouches, however, I did not....So... This is what I learned to sew and finish in the 3 hour class........

I made a small, medium and large zipper pouch....all lined.... I was really quite thrilled to finally know to sew these......might see more of these in the future!!

And, my friend Linda P has received her gift....so, I can post about it....Me and my stain along with briwax have been at it again.....Remember those card boxes that were used in Blackbird Designs earlier this year???? Well, I made Linda this box....with a slight French flair!!!

 French design from GOS

Threadworx verigated red

40ct white Newcastle linen

Faded red Victorian Motto Chenille

Inside the box....lined with fabrics and her initial....

I had to hone in on my over 1 on 40ct skills....The white cotton lace and red chenille were good accents I thought.....  Linda can now add this to her ever growing "red" collection.....

I recently completed and mailed my exchange out to Arthemise in the Hooked on Exchanging Too

exchange... This was a box exchange....I stitched the Primrose Needleworks design from the Christmas issue of Just Cross Stitch 2011.....

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Lastly, I would like to show you one of the absolutely best Teacher gifts I have ever received! One of the parents whose daughter is in my classroom crocheted this darling apple huggie....I had not seen one before and it is made to protect your fruit from bruising....It is genius and so darling!!! We both about fell out when we learned we both had blogs and shared the love of crafting~~Who knew??

 On the side it has a small loop to wrap around the crocheted flower button....

Machine washable and suitable for apples, pears, whatever~~~

Thanks again Crissy! It is so cool to learn we are both crafters and share the passion for things handmade~~~

Crissy's blog can be found **here**....Please go over and take a peak at some of her goodies....

Okay...that's it t for me!! Got a list a mile long....So, I'm hittin' it~~~

Have a great Friday everyone!!

Faye

A couple more stitches...

It has been an extremely busy time around here~~~  My last finishing order is sealed in the box ready to ship out tomorrow...It has been so much fun getting in my fellow stitchers handiworks and finishing them into ornaments and pillows....I have been honored that so many of you trusted me with your valueables and gave me creative authority to "work my magic"....

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Additionally, I was able to stitch a little over the weekend and this week, finishing up these two Christmas items.....Now to ponder how I will sew them up as a Christmas finish for MY house...

 Black Bird Christmas Tree

Victorian Motto Sampler

40 ct natural

AVAS red silk

Jolly Reindeer

Victorian Motto Sampler

40 ct Meadow Rue LL

DMC threads

I just love stitching Victorian Motto Sampler designs!!! AND, pop on over and check out Nancy's blog because she has the BEST EVER giveaway in process......Check out all the flosses!!! WOW~

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Also, this week, I was tickled to receive this awesome exchange from Lisa S....She had my name in the Hooked on Exchanging Christmas Box exchange and the box she made me is stunning!!!

Pop on over to her blog as she has posted lots of details about this design and box....

Thanks again Lisa for this beautiful addition to my Christmas collection of handmade goodies~~~

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Lastly, I finished up a lingering project that has been on my "Up for a challenge 2011" list.....

This baby is FINALLY done......

My Full Heart

Hands to Work

40 ct Pale Blue mystery linen

HDF silk fibers

I know now why I started this design years ago.... There is a crown!!! The 1 over 1 on 40ct for the letters has about shot my eyes though....Anyway, its done and I do believe this is finish 11 for the year of my old WIP's.... I was able to clean out my WIP basket quite a bit this year!

So, that's it for tonight.....Gotta hit the hay!! I leave you with a shot of my oldest son....He came home recently for a visit and I managed to take a snap during a UNC Tarheel basket ball game....

Men are SO mesmorized when watching sports on TV!!

Have a good one,

Faye

exchange updates and many humble "Thanks~~"

First off I would like to thank so many of you who took the time to send comments and compliments on my recent Patriotic finishes...I truly appreciate all of your words of support!! I did receive several emails about the exact finishing technique of Liberty House..... The piece is indeed double layered with wavy edged felt and then the Victorian Motto faded red chenille is glued around the stitched piece...Here is a slightly better shot up close....

I love using Victorian Motto products and her shades are perfect for that worn antiquey touch....Nancy is a joy to deal with and I highly recommend your visiting (here) and seeing for yourself!

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I have had a couple exchanges land in my mailbox so here are the results....

I received from LindaPA these wonderful RED squares in our Blackbird Designs Fair and Square exchange....

Blackbird Designs

32 ct linen

npi red silk

Beautiful no???   I have got the perfect finish in mind and they will be placed up front and center in my "red" basket....Thanks Linda, they are just bea-u-ti-ful~~

And, I too, had stitched Linda squares in exchange.....Here is a snap of what I sent to her...(forgot to snap the square with our initials on it....oops...)

Blackbird Designs

32 ct neutral linen

specified overdyes

She says they match her bedroom decor nicely and will be finished and used in there...Glad you like the selection Linda~~

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In the Hooked on Exchanging exchanges, I was fortunate enough to Edgar's name....How cool is that??  We knew it was to be Praire Schooler designs and each person got to pick which season they wanted as their theme....Edgar chose "Fall" so I came up with this goodie from the PS October leaflet..

Edgar said he loved it especially since I tucked in a few size 28 needles and a few of my homemade pins....Hope you enjoy this needlebook Edgar!!

Quess what my dear husband brought to me yesterday (yes, I am at Cherry Grove Beach....) It was a wonderful package from JanetB.... She had my name in the HoE and my chosen PS season was summer...
How blown away was I when I opened the package and saw this????

front

 

back

A perfectly stitched and sewn wall hanging from Janet!! It is absolutely stunning and finished to perfection....I LOVE this piece Janet and truly appreciate the lovely work you put into making this for me~~ Again, I have the perfect spot for this goodie to hang!

Well, that's it for me for a little while...I will be posting again after the week of the 4th of July..we are readying for a family gathering here at the beach, so I will be busy, busy, busy!~ So, with that, I will leave you with a picture of my best friend and assistant.....

Happy stitching everyone!!!

Faye