Fair Squares and a Finish

I participated in Round #23 of the Fair Square. My partner was Kim. Here are the squares I stitched for her.



This designed is part of a larger design by Midnight Stitching called, A Quaker Floral. The fiber is a Thread Gatherer Silk 'N Colors "Spring Froche".


I received my squares that Kim stitched and the are just stunning. I know this picture won't do it justice.



These are so beautiful...I just love them. The peacock was a freebie at www.BirdCrossStitch.com, the letters and the little peacock came from Homespun Sampler's "Pollygaton" and "Patience". The fibers used are GAST Avocado and Dried Thyme; WDW Mulberry and Grape Ice; and Kreinik #4 #5740 and #015. PLUS Swavorski crystals. I took a closer up photo to give you a better idea.


I am trying to figure out what kind of finish to do for these. I want them so I can look at them! Thank you Kim!


And here is my new finish...

Hardanger Basket
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28 ct. linen from stash
#8 and #12 DMC Perle #712, #8 DMC Perle #3041
and #12 Valdani Color P10
Date Stitching Started: 4/5/2011
Date Stitching Finished: 4/25/2011
Date Finished Completely: 4/25/2011

This was so fun. I hadn't done any Hardanger in quite awhile. It was good to get back into it.

Thanks for visiting. Have a great day!

JillMN

Yes, I Have Been Stitching!

I haven't posted too much lately as I was working on a birthday gift for my friend Joan. We just got home today from a very fun Birthday Stitching Retreat for her. It was absolutely wonderful! Here is the birthday girl her very self.


Joan, you were such a great sport--thanks!

Here is what I made for Joan.


I had asked Joan's daughter to "steal" a few things from her stash for me as I wanted to stitch something for her. I picked this hardanger piece as it had been quite awhile since I did hardanger and was excited. I actually taught hardanger some years back at one of the best LNS' that ever existed.

There were 7 of us at the retreat and we were all quite productive. I stitched the following 2 items and started another.


This is "Sew Peacock" by Carol @ iStitchaholic. Of course I had to do it in purple. It is Belle Soie Elegant Eggplant, stitch 1 over 2 on 40ct Antique White Linen.


Here is the 2nd thing I stitched--Block 3 of Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow. I am really enjoying this piece, 1 square a month.

It was a very fun weekend and I look forward to our next retreat!


Thanks to all of you for the wonderful comments on Hearts Left Behind and my Spring Exchange. I appreciate everyone who visits my blog.

Have a great week!

Thank You

Thank you to all of you who took the time to wish me a Happy Birthday this week. Thank you to all of you who take the time to leave the wonderfully nice comments on my blog. I know how much time one can spend doing this and there are some of you who are very diligent about it.

Make A Wish
I granted Carol's wish for a Christmas ornament. She didn't want anything cutesy so I decided to unearth my Hardanger skills and made something more elegant. I was pleased with how it turned out.



Random Act of Kindness
This is something I have decided I am going to start doing. There are alot of people out there that are so helpful with sharing their tips, ideas, new findings and words of encouragement.

My first recipient of an RAK was Staci K. I have gotten alot of great things from Staci's blog, the latest being the one on how to make your own overdyed white floss using coffee. It worked great!

I sent Staci some of her favorite things and a few others. Thank you Staci!



Monthly Goals
Review of October Goals:
Christmas Ornament Exchange (Edgar)--DONE
October Bride's Tree Ornament--DONE
Stitch #9 and #10 of LK Flip Its--NOT DONE
Complete pocket #6 of My Favorite Things Basket--DONE
Complete SBEBB Fall House Exchange--DONE
Complete Legacy Halloween Sweetbag Exchange--DONE
MAW for Becky (Emery)--DONE

I thought I had my "stitching pink" items as a goal, but I guess I didn't. I did manage to get 5 complete. I am not going to stop though. There are still things I want to make. My BFF, Joan, made me this chicken for my pink basket. Isn't he cute?



November Goals:
November Bride's Tree Ornament
Christmas Ornament Exchange (Carolyn)
All Season Ornament Exchange (Gaby)
Fair Square #10
Fair Square Christmas
HoE Christmas Ornament
Private Thanksgiving Exchange
LK Flip Its (#9, 10 and 11)
At least 1 Pink Stitch

Whew! I hope I remembered everything. I thought I could show another exchange that should have been received by now but it hasn't been acknowledged. Next time.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!