Finally Back to Stitching

I haven't been stitching much lately so I haven't had too much to post outside of my stash acquisitions (I think I need to go on a stash diet soon.) However, this week I am finally am getting into the groove again and I actually made a finish. It is a another Christmas ornament.

MH16-8301 Frosty © 2008 Mill Hill

I am currently working on LHN's 2010 Ornament - All is Calm. This was one of my starts in the Crazy January Challenge . I am hoping to have it finished by the end of the week.

The accessory pack for the VS Bride Tree Ornaments (Christmas Treasures) arrived in the mail today so I am anxious to start on them now. Is there a cure for "startitis"????????? If not, I am doomed!!!!!

While I was typing this post, I received an e-mail from Elaine with the name of my partner for the Spring/Easter Exchange. So that is another thing I will need to start (and finish by April 4th). I did some browsing late this afternoon and I think I have found what I want to stitch. I just need to get the fabric and the threads together.

Well that is it for now. Take care and happy stitching!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Goodies in the Mail, A Spring/Easter Exchange and A Giveaway

I don't have any stitching progress pictures to post at the moment (hopefully in a day or two, I will) but I have received some goodies in the mail lately. First I took part in a Valentine Card Exchange at the San Man Originals MB. My partner, Tonya, sent me a lovely card with lots of extra goodies.


I sent her a card I made using this template and pink textured card stock. I also stitched her a Floss Tag (I forgot to take a picture of it before mailing it, but you can see a picture of it on Tonya's Blog here. I used the pattern Love Bug by Erynne Chard © 2008. and I attached a skein of WDW Romance.

Earlier this week, I received two exciting packages in the mail. First, Aubree, picked up on my love for anything Nutcracker related - I wonder what gave me away ;) - and sent me the "The King's Drummer" by Medeiros Needlecraft Design. Isn't he adorable.


Second I received the first of the 2011 Ornament from Little House Needleworks - "Cardinal Winter" along with the fabric to stitch it on and the Crescent Colours & WDW threads called for in this pattern and the "Peppermint Twist" chart (2010 Ornaments).


Yesterday, I joined another exchange - a Spring/Easter Exchange - hosted by Elaine. If you are interested, she has extended the deadline to join to this Tuesday. The details about the exchange can be found here.

Also, Deborah is having a wonderful giveaway on her blog to celebrate reaching 300 followers (she is now at 370). She is drawing a winner tomorrow (Feb. 14th) evening.

Happy Stitching!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P.S. - I am planning to have another giveaway once I have reached 100 followers. I only need 4 more so invite your friends.

Thanks again for all your lovely comments.