A start, a finish and pouches.....

Greetings fellow stitchers~~ I have been away from the computer longer than anticipated...But, I have a very good excuse! First, may I say thank you, thank you for all the lovely comments about my recent sampler finish "Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842".. I am humbled and soon I hope to have it framed for display here at the carolinastitcher home....

I have been sewing as much as I can, diligently mailing out project pouches to those of you who contacted me...Today, I managed to finish out all the orders but one...I am still pondering the fabric to use for this dear lady.... But, I was able to sew up a few extras...

These are the smaller pouches good for your scissors, needles and the like.......

These are up for grabs, so email me if you are interested...

approximate size is 5 x 7 inches....

***Edited, These are all spoken for now...Thanks!~***

lriggsbee@nc.rr.com

I have fun picking out a co-ordinated linings..here are a couple peeks..

I also sewed up a project pouches set....I thought this would be perfect Valentine gift to YOURSELF~~

I was able to finish my February CCN Cottage....All I need to do is pop it into the frame...

This is turning into a fun 2012 series....

40 ct light Exampler linen

Gloriana and npi silks

Finally, I was excited about stash diving and locating my copy of Sarah Munday Sampler by Threads of Gold..

After I saw Paulette's blogpost when she was at the Attic, I remembered I had kitted this one up long long ago....I knew it just had to be my next biggie project....

Well, I need to get settled for the night....Downton Abbey will be coming on soon...With this head cold I am nursing, I  will be watching the DVR'd episode tomorrow night!!

Hope everyone has a fantastic week....

brrrr.....Stay warm!!

Faye

Gifts can touch the heart.....

Ms. Myra knew what would touch my heart.......

This darling prim ornie arrived in my mailbox yesterday as I returned from the long line at my own post office~~~ I was blown away by this most kind gift.....

Here is my new "Joy" ornament, a Pineberry Lane freebie,  sitting front and center in my prim basket...

Myra writes..."When I saw this design, I quickly thought of you..."

I simply LOVE it Myra~~~ Thank you SO much!

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My day was spent sewing up a few more pouches that I will be handing out Monday...

I hope the ladies like them!!

I'm done with my shopping, so I hope to organize my menu list tomorrow...Kids will be home from college...visitors in and out...That calls for more things needed on hand.... AND, I had better get to baking a few goodies for the neighbors~~~~

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend..........

Faye

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