Exchange Sharing!

First up is the HOE Lizzie Kate exchange. Hannah had my name and this is what she sent me.
With Valentine's day right around the corner, she decided to stitch me something with that theme. Isn't this the cutest little bee you've ever seen? She stitched a little pin pillow. And look
at that scalloped beaded edge-wow!
She even stitched on the back.

The entire exchange! And what pin pillow would be complete without pins. She made me my

own pins with shrinky dinks-can you believe it! How cool is that! Hopefully you can see them better if you click on photo. The chocolates are already gone and my younger two were begging

me to give them the giant cherry pop! Thanks Hannah for a really great exchange!

And last but certainly not least, my winter ornie for Joan for the ASOE. I stitched her a

freebie from bent creek called "swirlygig". It needed to be winter themed so I stitched it

on my own hand dyed blue-28 ct monaco. I used DMC color variations #4215. I thought

it was the perfect design for a wintery ornie. The swirls around the edges make me think

of snow and wind! I finished it off with a sparkly ribbon hanger, 2 snowflake buttons, and

silver glass beads around the edges. They really do sparkle! This was the first time I've ever used beads like this. Even though it was a bit of work-I think I will finish more ornies this way, the beaded edge just gives it that extra zing! Joan has a better photo on her blog.

Freebie found here

Take care everyone! Keep your eyes peeled, I'll be having a blogaversary drawing soon!

Lizzie Kate for Carol

Carol sent me the most wonderful email letting me know she
had received her HOE Lizzie Kate exchange from me. She could
not believe this was my first box type finish.

Lizzie Kate- "winter wishes"
Stitched on 28 ct hand dyed (by me) monaco
with dmc, sampler, & wdw threads, & a snowflake button





Here is the inside of the wooden box. First I mounted
batting onto cardboard, then covered it with this snowman
fabric. Which is really sparkly, click on photo for a closer
view.



The enitre exchange, including the goodies. I made the
little snowman tissue holder! I like to give them as gifts.
They are so handy. I don't know about you but I'm always
in need of a kleenex when I'm out and about!

I am currently putting the finishes touches on a

winter ornie for the ASOE...so stay tuned!

Thanks for visiting!

HOE Floss Tag Exchange!

Well, this is way overdue-I know. Wonder if I'll ever catch up
to my posts?? (ha-ha). First up is the floss tag exchange that I
sent to Caroline. I stitched her a design that is actually from the
Prairie Schooler. I took a part of one of their designs from the
Measure of a year book. It is stitched on 28 ct monaco (hand dyed
by me) with DMC light effects threads from their jewel collection.
It really does sparkle-try clicking on photo for a better view.


Here is the back. I stitched our initials, the group name, and the
date.



This is the whole exchange I sent to her. I made the simple tote
bag you see underneath. I thought she could carry her stitching
or whatever around in it. I guess her DD loved the notepad set
so much that she made off with them. I'm glad everything was liked!


Last but not least, my floss tag exchange that I received from
Georgie. She must have read my blog and discovered that I like
purple and fairies. Not sure of the designer or fabric used. Isn't
it cute?! It's just the right size. She also sent some matching floss
and some wonderful smelling soap. Thanks again Georgie!

HOE and F&S

I'm still a little behind in my postings-as you can see from the
date on the pictures.
I received my HOE Prairie Schooler exchange from Rita
awhile back. She stitched me 2 PS designs! How lucky am I?!

I just love the blue/green scissors she sent with the fob. At last,

my scissor collection is finally growing.

And the entire package-complete with all the great

extras. I especially love the gorgeous Woodland Green

silkweaver fabric! It's so pretty and sparkly! This is my

first fabric from them.

Thanks Rita for an awesome exchange!

A few days later-

I got word from Heather that she finally received the

Fair and square Halloween exchange I sent her.

I stitched her Lizzie Kate's Peek-a-boo from her "Autumn

things" leaflet. I Stitched them on 32 ct Irish cream linen.

I used dmc & dmc color variations floss. I made the signature

square match the design square.

I was late in sending her this exchange and I felt horrible. This

is now a non-goodie group. She waited so patiently, that I just

had to send her something extra.

I hope I don't get in too much trouble but I figured it was

the least I could do for making her wait. So this is what I sent.

Besides, I'm always looking for an excuse to send someone one

of my handmade zipper bags!

I can't believe Christmas is only 32 days away! Yikes!

Take care everyone and thanks for the comments!

HOE Prairie Schooler & A return Crazy Exchange!!

Carol sent me this cute little return crazy exchange.
Isn't he adorable? I hung him in my living room with
all my other little Halloweeny things. She does such nice
work. The finishing is just amazing. Click on photo for a
close up of the tiny gold seed beads around the edges.

Batty Jack scissor fob
Design from JCS October 2008

Here are the rest of the goodies she sent me.
I love the marbled scissors! One can never have
enough of those. And chocolate soap-
how did she know I am a chocoholic. It smells good
enough to eat! Thanks again carol!

Here is the HOE Prairie Schooler exchange I sent to

Leigh. I had such a hard time deciding what to stitch

for her.

I finally decided on "Night Owl" from JCS

October 2008. This is one of my favorites

from that issue.

Stitched on 32 ct Irish cream linen (I think),

with dmc threads.

And the rest of the exchange, complete with a

handmade Halloween zipper bag (made by me),

perfect to carry around her Halloween stitching!

I'm so glad she liked what I sent.

Thanks for stopping by! Until next time....

Freebie exchange!!

Here's what I got from Nic W. for the HOE freebie exchange.
She stitched for me not one, but two things. A scissor fob with
my name stitched on the back & a butterfly charm. I also got this
cute little pillow/pincushion. She stitched the same design, but
the fob is stitched over 1 thread. The pillow will soon have a
permanent home in my basket of smalls, which will be kept on
my sofa table in my living room.

Design-Lizzie Kate (freebie)


Here is a pic of the whole exchange she sent me. Beads, rayon
floss, a button, felt and some body wash and lotion from Avon.
Thanks for a great first HOE exchange Nic.

My first floss ring tag!

Thanks to Staci's wonderful tutorial, I made my first floss
ring tag (awhile back). I had seen so many neat ones made
by her on her blog that I just had to make one myself.
Thanks for the inspiration Staci!!
I made it for Jen R., for the HOE freebie exchange.

Design-Trail Creek Farm
fabric-hand dyed by me (28 ct monaco)
fibers-dmc



These are the other items I sent to her. The pansies
pincushion is handmade by me. I also included some
buttons (not pictured).

I can't wait to make one for myself & my stitchin friend
who lives down the street.