Needlework Set Photos from Estela

Estela stitched all four pieces of the Busy Bees Needlework Set and sent pictures for me to post here. I'm so glad she liked the charts enough to stitch the whole set! Great job, Estela! Thanks so much for taking the time to Stitch and Share!

Photo from Outi

Outi has given me permission to borrow a photo from her blog of her finished version of Three Pumpkins Scissors Fob. She finished it as an ornament instead - I think it looks great! Thanks for sharing, Outi!

Photos from Wilma

Wilma has shared photos of her recent finish and I'm happy to post them today! She stitched the Octagon Snowflake Fob with DMC Variations on 14ct light blue aida and finished it as a bourse. Didn't she do a lovely job on it?! I so appreciate seeing the variety of finishes for the simple charts I share - it makes each project seem so fresh and new! Thanks so much for sharing the photos, Wilma - I'm looking forward to your next finish!

Photo from Lisa

Lisa has kindly shared a photo of the Hummingbird Scissors Pocket that she stitched recently. Isn't it pretty on that fabric? She said she would send a photo of the completed scissors pocket once she finishes it. Now the pressure is on for me to get mine stitched together, also! Thanks for sharing the picture, Lisa, I can't wait to see it assembled!

On the Flip Side

My last two exchanges for the year were sent out this month. The first one for the HoE floss tag exchange is still traveling, I guess - or it is MIA. I'm hoping it's just taking the scenic route to its new home and will eventually get there. The other one made much better time - just a couple of days to find its way to Vonna (for the same small exchange that I received the gorgeous pinkeep from Becky!) I've been busy with the Tiny Treasures Exchange setup so I've neglected this blog for far too long, so I will start on the road to recovery by posting the pictures of the exchange for Vonna.

I originally planned to stitch another Prairie Schooler chart very similar to the one I did for Cathy B for the HoE Prairie Schooler Exchange. I had the fabric, all the flosses and the chart ready to go, and then.....I changed my mind, just minutes before I was to begin stitching. I had planned to get it all done and on its way early for a change but I received a note from the Brooke’s Books Interactive Group that a new chart had been posted so, of course, I had to check it out. I just loved it and decided to stitch it instead (because Cathy B was in this same exchange I thought it would be nice to stitch something different, anyway.) Of course that meant a bit of a delay getting started since I needed all new colors of floss, some new embellishments..... You get the picture! Needless to say, I just barely made the mailing deadline but it was a really fun design to stitch and it turned out well. Vonna seemed very pleased with it, too, so I'm glad I made the switch.



Autumn Pantry Challenge Chart by Brooke Nolan (Brooke's Books) Stitched on Wichelt/Permin Lambswool 18 count Linen over 2 using DMC floss, Swarovski Crystal topaz montees, Mill Hill Sunflower Button, and red and white size 8 seed beads. I used the same backing fabric (this was the perfect fall fabric - it went wonderfully with everything!) as I did for Cathy B's flatfold but I forgot to take pictures of the back this time.

And here is the whole exchange : a Cricket Collection chart and Cheetah scissors from Vonna's wishlist, six tins (because she loves tins), some ribbon for finishing and a couple of pumpkins just for fun.





Vonna has much better pictures on her blog (here). She seemed to be quite pleased with the exchange - always a relief to know the recipient likes what you chose!

Drawing Number Two

I ran across these design cds on clearance sale and I just couldn't pass them up! Even though I didn't need them myself, I thought they would make great gifts for exchanges or in this case, drawing prizes. So, of course, in my usual "reasonable" fashion, I bought all they had left! So I will be offering several different ones as prizes here. There will be some other items, too, but I think these are a great opportunity for others to try their hand at designing - but be warned - it can become addictive!





Leave a comment on this post to be entered to win a Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch Starter Level CD which includes 150+ motifs and alphabet from Kooler Design Studio. (Same design software as last week, but with a different collection of pattern motifs.) I'll announce the winner next Sunday evening (November 30, 2008) so be sure to check back to see if your name was drawn. The winner will need to contact me with their mailing address as soon as possible.

And the Winner is.....

Crafty T! Congratulations, Natasha, you are the winner in this week's drawing! Please email your mailing info as soon as possible so I can get your prize on its way to you!




Thanks so much to everyone for entering the drawing. If you really wanted to win the software, don't despair! I have several more to offer so you'll have several more chances.

Cute Finish from Sarah!

Sarah A. sent photos of the cutest little humbug ornament she made using the Snowman Mug chart that she cleverly adapted! She used 14-ct Navy Blue Aida and the recommended colors and made the hanger using white Mill Hill beads. I just love the way this turned out! I would never have thought of doing this and I am constantly amazed at the creativity of stitchers everywhere! Thanks so much, Sarah, for sharing the pictures! She doesn't have a blog but you can see more of her stitching in her photo albums here.

New Exchange Group Started

I have decided to start a small exchange group just for small needlework accessories. (HoE is a great exchange group but it is hard for new people to get in because it is usually full.) Several people expressed interest the other day when I mentioned it on the blog so I have set it up and we'll see how it goes! I've never run an exchange before but I will do my best to make it fun for everyone. If you are interested in joining, please check the Tiny Treasures Exchange blog and be sure to read the guidelines before signing up. Hope to see you there!

This Week's Drawing

Have you wanted to try your hand at charting your own designs? If so, you may be interested in this week's drawing. Leave a comment on this post to be entered to win a Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch Starter Level CD which includes 150+ motifs and alphabet from Kooler Design Studio. I'll announce the winner next Sunday evening (November 23, 2008.) so be sure to check back to see if your name was drawn. The winner will need to contact me with their mailing address as soon as possible.