stitchy goodness

[fiercebunny]

I joined a new cross stitch exchange blog called Hooked on Exchanging. They were doing a pinkeep exchange and since that is my favorite type of finishing (I don't know that many, admittedly), I decided to join.

I received this yesterday from a blogger named Marion. It came from the Netherlands, which is the farthest away I've received any exchange so far. Very exciting. Isn't it pretty?



Marion also sent some extra goodies, like different kinds of floss and a piece of shiny, iridescent fabric (my camera can't capture how shiny it is.) Thank you, Marion!

Comments

[mythosidhe.livejournal.com]

So pretty! I need to get back to embroidery, I miss it. I've been considering trying cross stitch recently. I have a ton of floss I never use (meant for several projects I either never started or never finished >_<), and a %50 off coupon for AC Moore, which I could use for one of the lovely patterns they sell...

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

Let me throw some temptation your way then. There's a designer I've across that I think you might like. She has a series of cross stitch angel ornaments in very pretty medieval (http://www.123stitch.com/cgi-bin/itemdetail.pl?item=05-2983), Regency (http://www.123stitch.com/cgi-bin/itemdetail.pl?item=05-2984), and Rococo (http://www.123stitch.com/cgi-bin/itemdetail.pl?item=07-1735)gowns among others. Plus, there is her 18th century French inspired sampler (http://www.brookesbookspublishing.com/Samplers.html). I am definitely going to do this or at least the portrait part at some point. I can send you the pdf file of it, if you'd like a copy ;)

[aoi-no-neko.livejournal.com]

These are lovely! Ah, cross stitch, I like the way it looks, but doing it...

I too also need to get back to my embroidery and needlepoint. Sigh.

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Doing needlework is quite relaxing. Curl up in front of a good movie with some stitching and a cuppa tea, mmmmm.

Now having to rip out stitches later, that's a different story. ;)

[library-of-sex.livejournal.com]

Hey there,caerbannog! It's whatthedeuce from SF here and I'm going on a snarker friending frenzy. Would it be alright if I add you? If not, I understand, and you certainly don't have to friend me back if you don't wanna. Take care!

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

Hi, whatthedeuce! Of course, you can add me and I'll add you back. I can't say no to a Bale icon ;)

[library-of-sex.livejournal.com]

Awesome! Thanks muchly! If you'd like to, please go ahead and add your username explanation over here. Plus, you'll be added to my SF/LJ alias list. I hope you'll find it useful!

More Baleheads on my flist! Yippee!

Marion's pinkeep

[(Anonymous)]

What a neat pinkeep from Marion....

Carol S.

Re: Marion's pinkeep

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm glad I got to participate in the exchange. It's been so much fun :)