Shedding Tears

Yesterday I received the most wonderful package from Deb and I still cannot believe what was in it. A while ago I signed up for Deb's PIF ( my second PIF) then last week she emailed me for my address. Now those of you who follow Deb's blog will know that she has barely had time to stitch for a long time so this is what she sent me. I truly did not expect all these lovelies.Now I have to admit that I shed tears at Deb's generosity and her sweet note in which she had written the kindest, sweetest things. Thank you so much Deb {{{{hugs}}}} It would be so wonderful to be able to come over to Florida and thank you in person. Maybe one day:)

Also in the post yesterday some gorgeous threads I bought off Nancy on Ebay. I saw some on Vonna's blog that she had bought from her so went to have a look for myself. I thought these threads would be ideal for the Needleprint Beatrix Potter Quaker Sampler which I want to start next year so after much deliberating as to which to choose I decided on Antique Rose which is the colour you see in the middle. On the left are the Berries collection which I am thinking about using for the SALexandre that Lisa and I are going to do later on in the year and on the right are the free threads that Nancy sent. Do go have a look at her Ebay shop if you haven't done do already. You won't be disappointed and I can highly recommend her threads. She is lovely to deal with and will answer any questions you have as soon as she can.
I had a small finish last night although it has taken me ages to stitch! Lol! I actually started this piece back in June ( start date was end of May) as a SAL on the Blackbird Designs Yahoo group. The SAL was a piece from any of the BBD books so I chose My Pink House from With Needle and Thread as this in the only BBD book I have:) The deadline for finishing was 4th July so I am a little late but it's done! Not sure how I'm going to finish it yet. I may try another box or I may just do a pinkeep!

Blackbird Designs My Pink House

Sugar Maple Fabrics Gelati

DMC Threads

Started 16th June

Finished 16th August

My final piece of post from yesterday is Twisted Oaks Designs Garden Pinball. When this first came out I wasn't really interested in it so when Jayne did pre-orders for it I didn't bother. Then I saw Jayne and Carol's finishes of it and just fell in love with it so when Jayne was ordering more I put my name down for it and it has arrived. I'm not sure about the making up of it as it looks a bit complicated but I'm sure I'll muddle through when it comes to it. Also I'm a little confused ( it doesn't take much to confuse me these days) as to how much fabric I need. It says 6 x 6" square pieces but that doesn't seem enough! Anybody that reads by blog stitched this?

It has been absolutely pouring it down with rain this morning but, thankfully, it looks as though it's clearing up and the sun is trying to break through. DH is preparing the woodwork in the hallway and landing ready for painting. Not looking forward to the papering! Lol!

Thank you for your continued visits and to those of you who comment. They mean so much to me as it's so good to know that people visit and read:) {{{hugs}}} to you all.

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