Hi everyone!
Most of you probably know that Monday was dear Jenna's birthday... I was a bit pressed for time and didn't manage to finish and mail her gift before the previous Monday. Eight days was a bit tight for a giftie make it to Pennsylvania... However, the postal services were my friend this time and Jenna did receive her package on her very birthday. :)
Most of you probably know that Monday was dear Jenna's birthday... I was a bit pressed for time and didn't manage to finish and mail her gift before the previous Monday. Eight days was a bit tight for a giftie make it to Pennsylvania... However, the postal services were my friend this time and Jenna did receive her package on her very birthday. :)
Jenna is fond of purple, hardanger, and (among others) designs by the Victoria Sampler. I stitched her a "Beyond Cross Stitch" kit, but replaced the pinks from the kit with mauve hues, to match a batik fat quarter I had in my stash.
(there should have been picots in there, but I just wasn't feeling adventurous enough at the time I was stitching this... 
Sorry Jenna... Just didn't want to ruin the piece! I'm glad you like it all the same! 
)
Sorry Jenna... Just didn't want to ruin the piece! I'm glad you like it all the same! )The piece was finished into a mini matelas (mattress): those are rather fashionable among French stitchers right now, and may be used as pincushions.
Of course it may also simply be displayed! ;)
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On the day Jenna received her package,
the Cat Crazy Lady exchange reached my mailbox!
Cari stitched me this lovely autumnal banner... Thank you Cari!
She included a cute toy for Violette and a gorgeous Lesa Steele kit, with silk threads. I did not know this designer, but this is stunning! Thank you Cari :)
I hope you're all having a good week! We had a lovely family weekend. My sister and BIL were thrilled with the embroidered trousseau for Robin.
I hope you're all having a good week! We had a lovely family weekend. My sister and BIL were thrilled with the embroidered trousseau for Robin.
18 comments:
What a stunning gift for dear Jenna! And you did receive such a cute exchange piece too :-) Well deserved, in fact!
I DO love it! And picots are a real bear (and time-consuming, too, at least for me), so I don't blame you for skipping them. I may have done the very same thing! :)
Jenna's pillow is so pretty. Great job on it. I love the cat piece too.
Oh my goodness, Isabelle, that is a lovely gift for Jenna!
And your cat person exchange is fun! :)
Your gift to Jenna is stunning Isabel and I love the autumnal banner you received.
Both stitched pieces are just beautiful!!
Such a beautiful piece you made for Jenna, Isabelle.
Cari's banner looks wonderful too.
Best wishes.
Love the Cat person Banner - very cute and perfect for this exchange.
But Isobel, I am really impressed by your Hardanger!! Looks Gorgeous! Congratulations!!
Lovely exchanges Isabelle. Love your hardanger work!!
Margaret
what a gorgeous piece you stitched, and finished so beautifully for Jenna. Love the cat banner from Cari too. Enjoy the LS kit, she has fabulous designs :)
How pretty everything is! And,I want you to know...I enjoyed your comment about my Grandma and the 'cigar' exchange for a cup of tea. I'm with you on that one...smile.
That's a lovely gift you stitched for Jenna, she must be thrilled! Hardanger seems like wizardry to me :o)
Your Cat Lady exchange is adorable!
Dear Isabelle,
Your gift for Jenna is beautiful. The colours you chose are beautiful and I am sure Jenna was thrilled to receive it.
I love the autumnal banner too is is lovely.
hugs
Shashi
Beautiful gifts given and received. Isn't it fun to find something special in your mail the very day you mail out something special? I love it. I am still "working" on your giftie. I have every intention of getting it to you before Christmas. Thank you for your patience!
What a cute little wallhanging! It's adorable! So is your little mattress. :)
So sweet of you to stitch a special gift for Jenna's birthday.
What an awesome exchange gift for a cat lover like you!
Love your latest 2 finishes and, as I don't really like picots, I think you made the right decision to miss them out.=)
That is a stunning gift for your friend and I like your exchange gift :-)
I couldn't comment again the other day!!
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