3 Finishes

Silent Night is stitched.

Silent Night
Little House Needleworks

2011 ornament series



Over the weekend I finished the stitching on my ornament, one more for  the to-be-completed stack.

I also have 2 finishes that I promised to share eariler.

The Prairie Schooler
Autumn Leaves

The Prairie Schooler
Christmas Day






The pincushion was for the Seasonal Prairie Schooler Exchange and the ornament for the Perpetual Christmas Exchange on HoE.

What a Coincidence

Got a minute? Let me tell about my recent exchanges:

I took part in two exchanges on Hooked on Exchanging last month, a Christmas Ornament (any type of ornament) and a Christmas Smalls Exchange (something Christmas related but not an ornament). When I got the name of my exchange partners I had to smile. I had exchanged with this stitcher on another blog in the past and although the Christmas Ornament Exchange and the Christmas Smalls Exchange were hosted by the different moderators on the board I got the same name from each of them, Becky K. Now from past experience I knew that Becky loves reindeers and has a lovely collection of reindeer ornaments so I set out to find something she didn't already have. My choices were Prancer by JBW Designs from the 2004 JCS ornament issue and the pinkeep from Just Add Tinsel by Blue Ribbon Designs.  

 Yesterday I received my ornament from Nicole. The piece she stitched for me ........?

Prancer
JBW Designs
2004 JCS
25ct Lugana over 1




 I loved the design so much I  had already started to stitch one for me. Now I have my very own, Prancer, wonderfully stitched, finished and ready to hang thanks to Nicole.

So what of my smalls exchange piece you ask? I received from Aubree and she stitched me a Christmas Tin.

This design was making it's way to the top of my to-be-stitched pile, (which is very high esp. with Christmas projects) so when it appeared in my mailbox, stitched and finished by Aubree I was very excited. Thank you very much Aubree and Nicole.

Coincidences the same exchange partner for 2 different exchanges, receiving the same design that I had stitched and one that I planned to stitch... Oh, did I mention that both of the stitchers I received from live in Canada?

Thanks for stopping by, come back and visit soon.

Gwen

For the Birds

The title of this post was the name of the latest exchange I took part in. The exchange was hosted by Hooked on Exchanging. Within the guidelines each stitcher's creation had to have a bird somewhere in the design.

My piece for Suzanne turned out to be something on her wish list. Pumpkin Blossom from Blackbird Designs. I used the recommended fabric and fibers and finished it as a pillow.














From Lillie  I  received this pinkeep/scissor holder stitched from Prairie Schooler  book #24. The whole this is finished with a lovely batik fabric on the front and back.

Until next time,

Gwen

Halloween stitching

I have finished a few Halloween pieces. The first two are Mill Hill Autumn Harvest Kits.

Wanda's Hat .............................. Magical Spell

The kits were designed to be pins, but I covered the back of each with sticky back felt, added a hanger and made them into ornaments.

I was looking through my stash and found this kit from Shepherd's Bush and decided to finally stitch it. I put the finishing touches on it last night.

Halloween Treat Bag
Shepherd's Bush Kit

On Saturday I received this needleroll from April. We took part in the HoE Blog Fall Needleroll Exchange. April stitched a LK Flip It and turned it into a needleroll. Tom Turkey is at home with my other needlerolls. Thank you April! April has been stitching up a storm stop by and take a look.

November Stamp
Lizzie Kate Flip It

Thanks for stopping by,

Gwen

Three more finishes

I have been away from blogging for a few weeks. For now, I will just share some projects that I have finished stitching.

First up is the Traveling Stitcher, LHN.



Second is BBD's, Sampler Stocking. It is the first ornament I have stitched in a couple of months, so I was very happy to get it done. Hopefully I can get back to stitching one ornament per month.


I see from her blog that Annette has received the bookmark I stitched for her. This was a part of HoE Bookmark Exchange.


I have had a couple of family emergencies in the past couple of weeks and now some issues with appliances at my home. I hope that things will settle down and get back to normal soon, need to get my stitching rhythm back.

Happy Stitching, Thanks for stopping by.

Gwen

January ....

has come and gone. During the month I was able to complete the stitching on A is for Acorn. I will be attaching the button soon then on to the framer. My other completions for January were:

Freebie: Four Little Hearts - Indigo Rose

Valentine Exchange HoE


Freebie: Renne de Noel (Valarie)
Fiber: CC Roasted Chestnut

Snowflake 2007 - Heritage Series - JCS 2007
Fabric: 32ct Millennium Blue

I am continuing to work on WMHB. I would like to complete the house this week.

Gwen

Where oh where did my week go to?

This time last week I was getting ready for my classes with Jackie du Plessis of It's Fine-ally Finished (check out Teaching Projects). On Thursday we worked on Lady Jane's Garden (LJG). LJG consists of scissor fob, needlecase, pinkeep, and spool holder in a lined Shaker carrier. On Friday was Thisltewood, a needlecase with mattress pinkeep, thimble bucket and storage areas for scrimshaw or your choice of needlework tools. On Saturday was the grand finale, Briar Rose Etui (BR). BR is a uniquely shaped etui with a thimble pincushion and storage areas. Can you every have enough smalls? Nah!

No, I didn't finish any of my pieces but, I am continuing to work on them. I will have pictures of my progress in the following weeks. Ok the following months, as I get the stitching and finishing done. I arrived at class without all of my homework ( pre-stitching) done so I am a little behind.

I received a wonderful Floss Tag from Pam on Thursday. This was Pam's first exchange and I am so happy that I was her partner. She stitched me a wonderful Autumn tag and included some awesome fibers. I will have to find a design soon to try them out on.

Stay tuned............

Gwen

Look what came in the mail.........

PS BK 130

Country Wise

20ct Cashel

DMC as charted

Earlier this week I received a wonderful PS Banner from Joke as part of the HoE Blog's Prairie Schooler Exchange. While I updated the HoE Blog I forgot to post here. Joke stepped in and stitched this after my original partner became ill and couldn't complete the exchange. (I hope that stitcher is felling better now.) Thank you Joke, I love my banner and the extras you sent.

I have just the right spot for my banner I just need to find the right rod/hanger to show it off.

Gwen

Stitchign is relaxing, stitching is relaxing........

The Frogs have come for a visit so I am taking a break from my Sunday DT stitching for an update while repeating my mantra. Stitching is relaxing, stitching is relaxing, stitching is .......

Since my last visit Nicola has received the needle roll that I stitched for her on the HoE blog. Nicloa has a December birthday and plans to stitch the Victoria Sampler December Needleroll. I used some of the colors and elements from that needle roll to stitch her a monogram needle roll. Now she will have a companion piece to her birth month needle roll.

I didn't get much stitching done last week, but I managed to finish the stitching on my Shepherd's Bush freebie Free that I received for my birthday.

The pattern indicates that there are suggested finishing instructions on the SB website, but I have not been able to find them. I guess I will have to do some more investigating.

On Friday I sent my Prairie Schooler Exchange off across the pond. It should be there soon.When it is received I will be able to show pictures. After changing my mind several times I finally settled on a finish from Focus on Finishing blog. Thanks Anne S for the great work you do maintaining this valuable online resource.

In Stitches,

Gwen

Exchanges Sent and Received!

Since joining the Hooked on Exchanging (HoE) blog, I have taken part in two exchanges, the Biscornu exchange was completed first then the Pinkeep exchange. This is the pinkeep I stitched for my partner Lillie. She loves tea, so I stitched this design that is a freebie from The Sampler Girl.

My pinkeep was stitched by JoanS. She stitched a lovely pinkeep for me. I have looked at this design several times and had it on my todo list. I was so ecstatic to receive it. Joan also sent me several extra goodies. She totally out did herself. Thank you Joan for making this exchange a wonderful experience!

I have a needleroll that I stitched for a friend's birthday. Pictures in the next post.

I have started stitching Small Tokens of Affection. I hope to have enough done to post a picture soon. I have decided to stitch the pocket and the smalls. I don't know if I will stitch the sampler. That would be the equivalent of stitching the large design twice. My wanna do list is very long so I may pass on the sampler.

Gwen