Blue bird with a little Blueberry Crumbcake....

I knew I would HAVE to sit down last night and  sew up something with my new blue fabric....

Ms LindaP (stitch hag) had stitched me this wonderful bluebird for my birthday in October in anticipation of the Moda Blackbird line being released.... So, I knew I would have to let this be my first finish using the Blueberry Crumbcake...

With me working in the education field, I just about melted when I read this passage as printed on the fabric...."Apply thine heart unto instruction, thine ears to the words of knowledge."...

How perfect is that????

And, the hemp rick-rack was the finishing touch...Thank-you Victorian Motto...

I hope your day is wonderful.....

Faye

I'm in Blueberry Crumbcake Heaven~~~~

After a busy day yesterday, look what arrived at my house!!!

Merry Christmas to me~~~

The Moda Blackbird "Blueberry Crumbcake" yardage is beginning to ship out.... Its as pretty in person as it looks on the internet.....

Now, whatcha think I'm going to be getting crafty with soon....?....

Have a great day 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