Stitching Exchanging

Is Anyone Out There????

2010-09-16T04:15:00.002+09:30

It has been along time since anyone has posted or setup a new exchange. I would love to be involved in an exchange for Halloween or Harvest or Christmas or about anything else. Let's revive this group!!!!!

Did Gillie's parcel get to its destination?

2010-05-17T03:58:00.002+09:30

Just wondering if my exchange reached my partner? I mailed it on the last day but don't see any response! Please let me know!

Thank you, Lynn!!!!

2010-05-02T23:59:00.004+09:30

Your package arrived on Thursday. Thank you very much. I love it all. The Ladybug Needlebook is so adorable. I have made needlebooks for 2 exhchanges already and now finally I have one of my own. Thank you also for the needles, cording (I already have a use for both of them) and for the napkins.

Loretta

pictures of exchange from Loretta

2010-04-28T02:59:00.003+09:30

I was able to snap a few pictures in between rain showers today. I'm afraid they might be a bit blurry though. Loretta send me a needlekeeper, cross stitch notepaper, gold needles and a piece of fabric. The fabric inside of the needlekeeper is very elegant.

I appreciate all of it and will definitely use them.

I received a package today from Loretta in Canada

2010-04-27T14:13:00.003+09:30

She made a beautiful needle keep and if there is a break in the weather tomorrow I will take some pictures. Thank you very much!

Thank you, Karin!

2010-04-26T02:28:00.002+09:30

My lovely parcel for the In the Garden exchange arrived yesterday from Karin in South Africa - a beautiful stitched top on a tin! I didn't join in an Altoid tin exchange on another group as I was not confident of doing a good job, but would really have liked to receive one......and now I have! Karin says it's her first attempt and she did a great job. The weather has gone completely downhill since I posted earlier in the week and it's grey and rainy here so I'll take a photograph tomorrow of my sweet tin and the goodies I received. Thank you again, dear friend!

It's in the mail..........................

2010-04-21T04:30:00.002+09:30

I forgot to take my package with me yesterday but as of a few hours ago it is now in the mail system. Keep an eye on your mailboxes. You might be the one on the receiving end.

Take care!!!!!!!!!!!!
Loretta

My exchange is on its way from Michigan to........?

2010-04-20T05:54:00.001+09:30

Nothing like squeaking in on the last day, in the last half hour before the post office closes! It's a gorgeous day in Michigan, the washing is drying on the line and will smell wonderful and the leaves are that gorgeous pale green of newness!

"In the Garden" exchange....on it's way!

2010-04-20T04:03:00.001+09:30

My "In the Garden Exchange" is on it's way to its new owner! Hopefully it won't take too long to get to her!

Have a great and happy day everyone!

Lynn S. in Mn., USA

"Spring Garden Exchange" received from Sheryl...

2010-04-16T03:32:00.005+09:30

I received my beautiful "Spring Garden" exchange in the mail the other day from Sheryl so wanted to show you all what she has made for me.

She added a matching floss tag to her needle book as well as some extra goodies too! VERY generous and I will be using everything you sent Sheryl!
THANK YOU so much Sheryl! You did a great job!

Lynn S. in Mn., USA

In the Garden

2010-04-15T01:17:00.001+09:30

My parcel was posted today, hope it arrives safely!

My Gorgeous Spring Exchange!

2010-04-07T21:42:00.004+09:30

I received my spring exchange in the mail last night from Joanne last night and I absolutely LOVE the pinkeep and the fabric and ribbon as well.

Thanks so much Joanne.

Hugs to you,
Wendy Jo

I am sending a my garden package today

2010-04-06T00:44:00.002+09:30

It should arrive in a day or two (or three). I hope it does so safely.

Sheril

Partners Sent

2010-03-09T06:38:00.005+10:30

Flowered Biscornu,
You might receive a garden
design pin cushion in this exchange

I have mailed the Partner's letter for our new In the Garden Exchange. If you think you signed up for this exchange and did not receive an e-mail please let me know. Happy stitching to each of you.

I will try to have a new exchange posted around the beginning of April. Ideas, suggestions, helpful hints about what you would like that exchange to be are welcome!!!!!

Happy Stitching,

My Blog
Home of the Totally Useless SAL
and now home of the Christmas Design SAL
Come on over and join the fun

Received From Gillie

2010-03-09T04:06:00.002+10:30

Gillie, millions of thanks fort his really really pretty spring pillow. You have no idea how happy I am with it. I love the design and the soft colors, it is perfect for me as I love gardening!! Thank you for all the extra special fabric too!! xxx
Despina

Thank you, Lynn!

2010-03-05T09:11:00.001+10:30

Beautiful day here, made even better by the parcel in my mail box from Lynn! Thank you, dear friend, it's lovely! A very spring like little pillow which will look wonderful on the door that leads to the deck. Apo logies for the photograph, you appear to be seeing a bit of the doormat and some of the (rapidly receding, hooray) white stuff as well!

Lynn kindly put in some pretty post-its, some hand made cording (http://www.cindymaedesigns.com/ ) which will be very useful and some springy buttons, even the cord was called Spring Joy!

love, gillie

In the Garden

2010-03-04T03:16:00.000+10:30

Please Miss, I sent you an email, Miss, please let me join, Miss!

Ready for a New Exchange?

2010-03-03T12:55:00.025+10:30

I meant to post this a few days ago, but we've had some serious medical problems at my house and I got distracted. Everything is good now, so don't worry. Who is ready for another exchange? March, April and May… hmmmm, what shall we stitch? We're just finishing up a lovely Spring Exchange, but since it's still in the teens at my house, with snow still on the ground, I'm soooooooooo wishing for Spring still -- I can't wait for the flowers and the beautiful colors they bring.

Our new exchange will be "In the Garden". This can be flowers but there is so much more in the garden that it is certainly not limited to flowers. You can do bird houses, toadstools, birds, squirrels, bunnies, butterflys, gnomes, oh my, the list is endless.
Needle Packet Keeper,
Easy to make with a tutorial
found at Focus on Finishing

How about fairies in a lovely fantasy garden? Whatever you do see, or would like to see, or fantasize for your own garden. Then when you've got the design in mind, think about ways to "keep your stitching supplies" for a finish: needlebook, scissor fob, pin cushion, chatelein, floss holder, anything that can be used to help manage your supplies. Fabric is optional (yes you can use Aida). And as always anything over and above the actual stitched piece is Optional.

Ok, you have until the end of this week
Apply your garden design
to a floss tag. Tutorial
found at Stitch Creations

Saturday, March 6, midnight US Central Standard Time to sign up. I will mail out partners before Monday, March 8 and the mailing date will be April 19th, just in time to add a little exchange piece to your 'stitching garden'.

To sign up for "In the Garden" exchange please send an e-mail to: yoyo_9203 at yahoo dot com. Please put "In the Garden Exchange" in the subject
And if you’re really
clever, this “needle
necessities” book,
tutorial at Frimousse

line and please be sure to identify yourself clearly! We have a few duplicate names and I have already gotten some people confused so PLEASE let me know exactly who you are. It would be helpful if you put your full mailing address in this e-mail so I don't have to dig through my records (and that also helps to identify you).

If you would like to join our little exchange group and participate in this or future exchanges please send e-mail to: yoyo_9203 at yahoo.com. For a new member please include: 1) Your full name 2) your "screen name" 3) your full mailing address 4) an e-mail address for us to reach you, and if you like 5) your blog address. We welcome new members and would love to have you join us.

A little different 'needlebook'; pull on the bell and the needle piece slides into the flowered case. Sorry, I can’t remember where I found this one. If you know where this tutorial is please let me know and I’ll add a link here.

Some helpful links:

Faby Reilly: Finishing Tutorials pin cushion, scissor case, needlebook and others
Tintock Tap Use your own 'garden design' on a 15-sided biscornu, which is easy to do and makes a wonderful pin cushion.
There are more useful links in our sidebar.

I'm off to stalk the mailbox for entries. Hugs to all,

Happy Stitching,

My Blog
Home of the Totally Useless SAL
and now home of the Christmas Design SAL
Come on over and join the fun

Spring Exchange rec'd!

2010-03-03T01:25:00.005+10:30

Hi...
Have to show you all my great little exchange that I received from Despina for our "Ready for Spring" exchange! This little tray is SO cute! I LOVE it! She also sent along a few charts to add to my stash of "want to do as soon as..." as well! GREAT stuff!
THANK YOU so much Despina for a great exchange!

"Ready for Spring" Exchange has been mailed...

2010-03-03T01:22:00.001+10:30

Hello all,
My package has been mailed off to my exchange partner for the "Ready for Spring" exchange. Not too far to travel so be watching your mailbox for something I hope you'll really like!
Lynn S. in Mn.

Someone's Spring Exchange Package has now been mailed......

2010-03-02T05:19:00.002+10:30

I mailed my partner's Spring Exchange package this morning. It has a ways to go but hopefully it won't be to long a wait.

Loretta

Gillie's exchange sent to ?

2010-03-02T04:46:00.003+10:30

Whew, just got to the post office before they closed for lunch and my parcel is on its way! I took a photograph outside of my piece before I packed it up and you can see the snow quite clearly in the background(big sigh) but the sun is shining- yay!

Received Ready for Spring Exchange

2010-03-01T15:48:00.006+10:30

My apologies for taking so long to make this post. I received my package from Karin over a week ago. It included this lovely Spring ornament, some pretty beads, orange eye pads and a delicious chocolate bar (milk chocolate topped with white chocolate with mint) that didn`t survive long enough to be photographed. LOL!!!!!!!!

Thank you, Karin!!!!!!!!!!!

I will be mailing my package out tomorrow.

Loretta

Spring Exchange

2010-02-26T20:43:00.003+10:30

Hi Ladies,

Just a quick note to let you know that my Spring Exchange has been sent out today.! Was such great fun, hope my partner likes it.!

Hugs and Happy Stitching,
Susi

Spring Exchange is being mailed...

2010-02-18T11:11:00.003+10:30

tomorrow morning! It has a journey to make so hopefully it won't take too long!

Wendy Jo

Spring Exchange Mailed

2010-02-18T06:08:00.001+10:30

Quick note to let everyone know that my SE was mailed out yesterday! :)

Spring Exchange

2010-02-10T02:15:00.003+10:30

I mailed my parcel today, hope it arrives safely as it has got to travel thousands of km's to reach its destination.

Last day to sign up for Spring Exchange

2010-01-22T17:38:00.005+10:30

Sign-ups Closed -- Partners have been mailed.

You have until midnight tonight (Friday) to sign up for the Ready for Spring Exchange. There are a few more than I've listed in the sidebar but it's late and I'm off to bed so won't update that just now. Tell your friends, we're Ready For Spring.

Welcome to our new Members, we are soooooo happy to have you on board. I hope you enjoy your time with us.

Newbie

2010-01-22T13:32:00.002+10:30

Hi my name is Loretta and I am from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I have been stitching for over 30 years and cannot imagine my life without a needle in my hand. I also enjoy knitting (mostly dishcloths), reading (mysteries and historical fiction) and spending time with my DH, Alan, and our dog, Mandy.

I have always enjoyed participanting in exchanges and I am looking forward to taking part in the exchanges here as well as making new friends.

Happy Stitching,
Loretta

Clarifications

2010-01-08T19:42:00.010+10:30

Boy you gals really like to keep me on my toes, don't ya. I never know how much to restrict the requirements for an exchange piece but apparently most of you don't like "no restrictions" either, or maybe it's just you want "some examples", I'm not sure. I have gotten several e-mails asking what are the requirements for the new exchange, "Ready for Spring"? or "what do mean, Yoyo, when you say 'Ready for Spring'." I guess it does mean different things to different people. Ok, so here are some examples -- with as few restrictions as possible.

For me Spring is a romantic time. Friends meeting again after a long winter apart. Lovers falling in love -- their hearts beating in time with the birds' merry songs. That music floating through the air carried to every flower, chick and bumble bee. The earth is reborn and renewed, cows and sheep and pigs and rabbits and fox, all rejoicing in Spring. Children hunting Easter Eggs through the daffodils and daisies. Rainbows of color bursting out in stripes and spots and polka dots. Babies laughing, farmers plowing and mothers stitching under a tree. So many beautiful biscornu, needlerolls, tea towels, pin keeps, greeting cards, samplers and ornaments falling from their laps. Friendship, happiness and love. That's what Spring means to me.

But yawl really should figure out what Spring is for you and go from there (LOL).

You have until January 22nd (midnight US Central time) to sign up for our "Ready for Spring" exchange. Send e-mail to yoyo_9203 at yahoo dot com including your name and mailing address in the body and 'Ready for Spring' in the Subject Line. As always, "extras" are never required for our exchanges, we respect the financial situation of all of our members. A 'stitched-by-you' item is the only requirement. Well, a little note that gives your name and the name of the exchange is helpful, too.

Happy Stitching

My Blog, Home of the Totally Useless SAL
and the Christmas Design SAL, come on over and join the fun.
My Photos

New Member

2010-01-08T00:52:00.003+10:30

Hi All

I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself to everybody. My name is Karin Bokhorst and I live Roodepoort in the sunny South Africa. I have been stitching for approximately five years on and off. I love stitching on Aida and similar fabrics, I love a variety of designers and also get a lot of patterns from the web.

I have recently started a blog: http://karokrafts.blogspot.com/
I am still very new at this, all comments welcome.

I am looking forward to getting to know you and exchanging little treasures with everybody.

Happy stitching,

Karin

Hello from a new Aussie Member.!

2010-01-04T21:51:00.003+10:30

Hello Ladies,

My name is Susi and I am from Victoria, Australia. I've been married almost a year to my darling Husband, Mark and together we have 4x doggies.

I have been cross stitching for as long as I can remember and my other hobbies that I enjoy are Hardanger, Fillet Crochet, Embroidery, Patchwork Quilting, Dyeing Floss/Fabrics, Reading Mysteries and Fostering Dogs.

I love all types of cross stitching and especially love stitching with hand dyed Flosses, Fabrics, and Evenweaves/Linens.

I am thrilled to be a new member of this Exchange Group, and certainly hope to get to know you all better along the way, and to make some new stitching friends as an extra bonus ;)

Thank you again for letting me join,

Hugs and Happy Stitching,

http://susistitchers.blogspot.com/

Ready for Spring Exchange

2010-01-04T05:22:00.006+10:30

I know I am really late in getting this out, but December was simply not a good month for me health wise. I am much better ('cause I know you'll ask) and I'm ready for it to be Spring. I thought by the time we get a new exchange done it will just about be here, so how about "Ready for Spring" for our new exchange?

Sign up for this exchange before January 22 (midnight US central time) and mailing date will be March 1, 2010. That's six weeks and a day -- I like to set the day on Monday just so you won't be late if you miss a Saturday date. To join "Ready for Spring" exchange send e-mail to yoyo_9203 at yahoo dot com. Please put Ready for Spring Exchange in the subject line.

There are still a few exchanges out, so if you have received your exchange please post a message on the board. If you have not received an exchange please let me know and I'll nudge your partner. I have sent a couple of 'nudges' -- you NEED to return my messages! If you are having trouble fulfilling an obligation we can help you out. We all know life happens but let's keep it good for our exchange partners by telling me if your life is happening too fast.

Have a lovely day whereever you are.
Happy Stitching

My Blog, Home of the Totally Useless SAL
and the Christmas Design SAL, come on over and join the fun.
My Photos

Exchange received??

2009-12-21T04:42:00.002+10:30

I have never heard whether or not Marie received my exchange because I would like to continue to stitch for this group. If I need to restitch something its fine but I would like to know either way. Thank you, Brenda

Anything Christmas exchange received...

2009-12-20T04:09:00.007+10:30

Alrighty...Let's try this again! I had the WRONG Christmas exchange picture in here! I'm just a LITTLE frazzled with the holiday rush! Ha!
I received this VERY cute little wooden box from Michele yesterday for our "anything Christmas" exchange. She also added in enough holiday/winter type buttons to keep me supplied for a quite a while!
SUPER GREAT little gift you sent Michelle!
Thank you again so much!

Merry Christmas to everyone! Keep safe and have a wonderful week!

Lynn S. in Mn.

Exchange received from Aubree

2009-12-16T11:58:00.001+10:30

I received today this beautiful Christmas Ornament from Aubree. I love how she finished it and looks so great between my Christmas tree ornaments.

Thank you Aubree,
Michele

Received ornie from Lynn

2009-12-16T10:00:00.007+10:30

I received my Anything Christmas ornament today from Lynn. It is a design by Blue Ribbon Designs, with a few personal touches by Lynn. She added a star on top of the big tree and beads on the branches of the two small trees. And the backing fabric is perfect! It is going right on my ornament tree! :)

Lynn also included a few 'goodies' : package of beads,in Christmas colors; package of assorted teensy buttons also in Christmas colors and 8 holiday note cards. I love the entire package Lynn! Thanks a lot!

Hugs,

Maggee

Anything Christmas Exchange mailed today

2009-12-13T10:24:00.002+10:30

My exchange is on the way to a new home. Should not take too long to get there…

Hugs,
Michele

Anything Christmas package mailed....

2009-12-11T16:08:00.004+10:30

Hey! Merry Christmas everyone!
Have my package off to my exchange partner too! Hope she likes!
Take care!
Have a GREAT holiday season everyone!

Exchange in the Mail

2009-12-11T05:12:00.001+10:30

My Anything Christmas exchange is on its way to my partner!

My Christmas Ornie has been sent today!

2009-12-01T09:44:00.002+10:30

I hope that it will fly swiftly to the intended recipient... and I also hope she likes it!!

Hugs,

Maggee

Exchange Arrived from Elisa

2009-11-26T09:51:00.002+10:30

Look at this sweet ornament that I got in the mail from Elisa for the Anything Christmas exchange! Isn't it gorgeous? Thanks Elisa, I LOVE it!

Thank You Wendy Jo

2009-11-25T22:59:00.001+10:30

Here is the lovely ornament I received from Wendy Jo, it is perfect for me as I love traditional red, gold and green on ,my tree so it will fit in perfectly…

Thank you so much….

Elisa x

My Christmas exchange is being mailed this

2009-11-21T01:09:00.004+10:30

morning! I can't wait until it arrives at its new home!!

Hugs,
Wendy Jo

Just notes

2009-11-20T08:37:00.004+10:30

I was just updating the sidebar notes and I wanted to ask everybody to be sure to tell us WHICH exchange you received, since some of the mailings are overlapping. I have to go find my spreadsheet if you don't tell me which one you're talking about.

I see a couple of the Christmas exchanges have hit the mail, I'm so looking foward to seeing these. Christmas is my favorite and I am quite upset with myself for not being able to participate in this exchange. I know you will all be getting something really terrific!

Happy Stitching
Yoyo

My Blog, Home of the Totally Useless SAL
NEW Christmas Design SAL Starts in Dec/Jan
My Photos

Mailed today!!!

2009-11-14T07:20:00.003+10:30

Finally got my piece mailed. Should arrive soon.

My Anything Christmas...

2009-11-11T00:16:00.001+10:30

exchange parcel will be in the mail tomorrow...hopefully it won't take too long to arrive.

Elisa x

Exchange Received!!

2009-11-04T03:23:00.003+10:30

I received my exchange from Bonnie yesterday. Unhappily I don't have a camera at the moment so I can't put up a picture. It is a really nice pillow/pincushion. I hope Bonnie puts up a pic as I would like to put it in my album as received. Thank you very much, It is really cute and a perfect addition to my Thanksgiving decorations. Couldn't bring a lot with me so holiday decorations are far and few between. Again, Thank you Bonnie for a great exchange. To my exchange, I will mail by the end of the week. I am having trouble finding an envelope to put it in. Not sure where to shop here yet. Not to worry it will arrive soon.

Christmas Exchange partners

2009-11-03T03:13:00.003+10:30

Hey girls, I know I'm supposed to be making up the new list and sending it out today, but we have to go in to town for doctors and that usually takes up the whole darned day. I'll get to it when I get back this evening and hopefully have them to you by tomorrow.

I guess this could mean you have until this evening to sign up -- if anybody else wants to join, now is the time. We should be home by 7 PM and I'll start working on the list. So if there are any new e-mails by then, I'll add you in. Send e-mail to yoyo_9203 at yahoo dot com and put Christmas Exchange in the subject.

Have a lovely day whereever you are.
Happy Stitching

Yoyo
My Blog, Home of the Totally Useless SAL, come on over and join the fun.
My Photos

Exchange received from Yoyo...

2009-10-31T21:13:00.004+10:30

I received my exchange from Yoyo and she stitched two pretty fall towels. Can't decide whether I can bring myself to use them! She also included some goodies, which I know I will be using...no desicion needed there. Thanks again Yoyo....hope you are feeling better.

Karen T

Harvest Exchange

2009-10-29T05:16:00.003+10:30

Well, it is finished but I haven't been able to get to the store to get the mailing envelope. I will mail soon I promise. I have finally gotten settled in and am again stitching. I am so far behind, we had to stay with friends until the previous tenants house closed, late as usual. Three weeks behind. I couldn't get to my stitching until then. Sorry, I won't be doing the Christmas exchange. I already have two others to get done and a RR on the go. Maybe next time for Easter maybe. Until then, Keep stitching, Keep smiling and always remember to ENJOY.

Harvest Exchange Received

2009-10-28T11:22:00.002+10:30

I received my lovely Harvest Exchange from Lynn today! Isn't it sweet??? Thanks Lynn, I love it!

Harvest Exchange from Aubree

2009-10-26T12:40:00.011+10:30

I finally found the camera and got to snap a picture of this beautiful Harvest Exchange I received this week.
Harvest Exchange from Aubree

The little scissor fob is weighted with something that feels suspiciously like BBs. I really love the fabric Aubree used for the needle book, along with the 'Fall' design it just feels like such a happy little piece. I'll bet she had fun putting that together (LOL). There were also some really cute 'extras' in the package which will be included in my blog post. Thank you so much Aubree, this is a really lovely exchange piece.

Oh, and I finally managed to get my harvest piece finished, it will go in the mail first thing tomorrow. Sorry I am so awful late partner. You all should see me sitting in my chair with my feet all tucked up and my knees in my face trying to stitch, hubby keeps threatening to get a picture but I told him I'd throw a chair at him if he does. Anyway, I thank my dear partner for being so patient with me. You'll receive it soon now.

Happy Stitching,

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LHN Exchange

2009-10-24T07:06:00.005+10:30

Hi guys

So sorry I haven't been around. In a way I wish I was still off sick!! At least I had heaps of blogging and stitching time. These days I am out of the house at 5.30am and not home til 6 most evenings. It sucks!! But things will change (they better lol)

Thank you so much to Yoyo for keeping things going! I will email you this afternoon :-) I'm grabbing some computer and me time!

I have loved seeing everyones Harvest exchanges arriving!! They have been beautiful!!

I have waited in vain for Wendy's LHN to arrive, but finally have to giev up I think :-(. I have stitched a replacement so will get that off to you on Monday Wendy. I did want to show off the missing piece though so I'll post a pic of it on my blog later on when I update it (so call it vanity lol, I was soooo proud of how it turned out!!)

Marie

Harvest Exchange from Lisa V.!

2009-10-24T01:19:00.004+10:30

Lisa's package was in my mailbox last night! She stitched Bent' Creek's "Giving Thanks" and made it into an adorable pinkeep! She also included some fabric that already is being put to use.

Thanks so much Lisa..I love my package!!!

Hugs,
Wendy Jo

Exchange received

2009-10-24T00:19:00.004+10:30

I woke up to an e-mail in my box this morning from Aubree. I received her beautiful exchange a day or two ago but hadn't posted yet because the dratted camera has disappeared again. I should have sent Aubree an e-mail but I figured the camera would turn up the minute I did that. Well, no camera yet, and poor Aubree is worried I didn't get it so I'm posting. I'll get a picture as soon as we figure out were DH put the camera after the football last weekend. Sorry I made you worry.
Happy Stitching

Yoyo
My Blog, Home of the Totally Useless SAL, come on over and join the fun.
My Photos

Harvest Time Exchange received.....

2009-10-21T14:41:00.007+10:30

So sorry it's taking me so long to post that I have received my "Harvest Time" exchange but I have been out of town for what seems like FOREVER! I am FINALLY home and I think settled back in here for the coming winter.
Elisa sent me the cutest little pillow with a harvest design on it! It's approx. 8" square and will sit on a small shelf I have with a nice fall candle. She also sent me a couple of flosses. I can use those ALWAYS too!
Thank you SO MUCH Elisa!

Lynn S. in Mn, USA

Harvest Exchange

2009-10-21T06:14:00.002+10:30

I am sending out my exchange piece today. Yeah!!!! Hope it arrives safely and swiftly. Hope my partner likes it.
Brenda

New Exchange Starting

2009-10-16T21:21:00.004+10:30

Oh girls, I'm so sorry. I'm late with just about everything. I haven't sent my exchange yet and I haven't posted the next one either. My back is giving me such fits that I can't sit, lay down or standup without some severe pain somewhere. I'm getting pretty frustrated with it too! Anyway, no stitching happening and if I need to post to a blog it's takes hours of working on the post because I can only stick with it for a few minutes at a time.

I only remember talking to Marie once about our next exchange...and I apologize Marie, I'm thinking it's getting late and we need to get this next one going so I'm just going to post it and you can yell at me later if I didn't get it right (LOL).

We will have only a short two weeks to sign up because with stitching time that will run us pretty close to Christmas time. Ok, stitchers, are your needles ready? Our next exchange is Anything Christmas. You have until October 31 to sign up. As usual please send me an e-mail (yoyo_9203 at yahoo dot com), and please put "Anything Christmas" in the subject line. Include your mailing address and any ideas you might like to suggest for future exchanges.

I think I'm going to have to sit out Anything Christmas (and that's my favorite too) but I don't want to say I can do it and then be behind again later. I apologize again for being late with this...and to my Harvest Time partner, I did get a few more stitches in, but I really had a hard time with it, so I'd rather make it right than hurried. I'll get it done just as fast as I can. You are such a dear to be so understanding, thank you.

Ok, fill up my e-mail box with signups for the Anything Christmas Exchange and you'll make me a happy camper (LOL).
Happy Stitching

Yoyo
My Blog, Home of the Totally Useless SAL, come on over and join the fun.
My Photos

Harvest Exchange Has Left the Building!

2009-10-13T10:02:00.002+10:30

I mailed my Harvest exchange piece this morning. I hopped across the border since I live so close in hopes that since it doesn't have to go through customs it will get to its new home much faster!

Harvest Time Exchange....

2009-10-13T04:35:00.005+10:30

Hi all...My HARVEST TIME exchange is on its way to its new owner! I hope it travels safe and she really likes it!

Lynn S. in Mn...(snowing WAY TOO EARLY here! GRRRRR!)

Harvest Time..

2009-10-12T17:20:00.000+10:30

exchange is on its way to my partner, hope she likes it!
LISA V

Pumpkins FOR Gillie - from Wendy Jo!

2009-10-12T03:57:00.004+10:30

You know how, when you are stitching an exchange, there is that tiny moment at the end when you wish you were keeping the piece because you've got quite fond of it? And you suspect you'll probably never stitch it for yourself? Well, this time I don't have to worry as I received a beautiful pinkeep from Wendy Jo yesterday - in the same pattern that I stitched for Bonnie! Thank you so much, my first pinkeep and I love it. It reminds me that I need to make one and conquer my fear of doing so! I also received three gorgeous threads from GAST in lovely Fall-y colours.

Bonnie, thank you for your kind words and I'm sorry I forgot to mention that it was an LHN!

Now that I'm back with the good girls (having got my exchange completed in time!) - what are we doing next?

My Pumpkins From Gillie

2009-10-11T11:35:00.005+10:30

Today was a Happy Day in Gilbert. The mailman left a parcel in the box from Gillie.

It was a wonderful gift stitched so beautifully along with a pretty butterfly card, some Thread Drops and a skein of Weeks Dye Works Harvest.

She didn't mention who the designer was, but I knew immediately that it was LHN's Pumpkins cause I was thinking about stitching one for myself. I am really into pumpkins this year. Thanks so much Gillie, you chose the perfect design to stitch for me. It is my first Little House Needlework.

My Harvest Time exchange piece is on its way to.......?

2009-10-11T01:24:00.001+10:30

Good grief, my head is full of radon testing (and remediation, alas!), booking removal vans and wondering how one reasonably sized house can take FOUR days to be packed up!

Anyway, because of all that completely forgot to say that my parcel left the Post Office on October 7th, and it should arrive soon, I hope!

Thank You Sheril

2009-10-07T21:49:00.002+10:30

Look at this fantastic needle & pin mind which Sheril has made for me…I just love it, the autumnal fabric is beautiful and all the colours she has used compliment it so well…I LOVE IT!!

Thanks again Sheril

Hugs & Stitches

Elisa x

I am mailing my Harvest Time Exchange today

2009-10-06T23:47:00.003+10:30

should not take long to reach its destination!!

Wendy Jo

I received a package in the mail yesterday

2009-10-05T08:55:00.003+10:30

A big thank you to Maggee! I wish my camera was working right now so I could post a picture. It is very nicely done. She did one of the squares from Automnology and it is finished beautifully. Maggee, if you have a picture you can post before I get my hands on a camera, please do!

Thank you again. It is hanging on a door knob right now where everyone can see it :)

Slightly worried...

2009-10-04T17:42:00.003+10:30

as I sent my exchange piece almost a month ago....it had to travel overseas...but I also sent another package at the same time which was travelling to the same country and that arrived 2 weeks ago...

Elisa x

Mailed my Fall ornament today

2009-10-02T01:37:00.002+09:30

Sure hope it arrives swiftly, and that it is enjoyed by my partner!

Hugs

Harvest Time Exchange

2009-10-01T15:19:00.007+09:30

Here is the wonderful pinkeep that Marie made for the exchange. I will definitely be using the key chain or maybe just hang it so I can see it all the time. Thank you for being my partner Marie.
Brenda J

Harvest Exchange

2009-10-01T03:18:00.003+09:30

Hello fellow exchangers,
I recieved my exchange from Marie. It is a wonderful pinkeep. I also recieved a
scissor fob and a key chain in the shape of Austrailia. I will post pictures
tomorrow. Thank you so much.
Brenda J

I am sending my exchange today.

2009-09-26T06:29:00.002+09:30

It has a long journey and I hope it arrives safely.

Harvest Time Exchange Received!

2009-09-24T10:06:00.005+09:30

I received Karen's exchange ornie in today's mail. So Quick!! Not only is the ornament cute as a button, but the finishing is too! I absolutely love it! And--Karen even made the card that came with the ornie! How beautiful! I will keep the card on display, also! I MAY be inspired to get back into scrapbooking and other paper crafts, tho I hate to take away from stitching time! The design is a blend of two Bent Creek patterns: Pumpkin Flower Sampler and Blessings Abound, stitched on 32 count coffee dyed linen, with WDW/Sampler threads. The ribbon is raffia...

Hugs,

Maggee

Harvest Time Exchange mailed....

2009-09-23T11:36:00.002+09:30

from warm, humid South Carolina yesterday! Hopefully it won't take too long to reach its destination.

Karen T

Just Nan arrived!!!!

2009-09-15T04:20:00.003+09:30

Today I have received the most beautiful ornament from Bonnie. The first piece she sent got lost somewhere on the way :( but she took the time and made me another one. And what an ornament I received! I love it very much, the design, the colours, the stitching everything.

Thank you so much Bonnie!

Exchange Piece on it’s travels….

2009-09-09T20:09:00.002+09:30

My Harvest exchange piece is on it’s way to my partner…shouldn’t take too long…finger’s crossed.

Hugs & Stitches

Elisa x

Hello everybody!

2009-09-05T05:08:00.003+09:30

I am a new member and I am happy to be here. Thanks for accepting me. To know me a little bit better please visit my blog. http://theshabbystitcher.blogspot.com/

Have a great week-end,
Michele

Thank You Gillie

2009-09-03T22:13:00.004+09:30

Here is the beautiful stitched pillow which arrived from Gillie this morning for the "in the style of LHN" exchange…isn’t it just perfect, I adore it so much and has taken pride of place on my stitching cabinet.

She also very kindly included some silks too, I have never tried the “Thread Gatherer” before so I will enjoy using it :)

Hugs & Stitches

Elisa x

Harvest Time Partners sent

2009-09-02T01:51:00.003+09:30

I just e-mailed the Harvest Time Partners to all participants. I know I made one mistake -- I sent poor Elisa two partners (LOL). But I corrected that one, so be sure if you have signed up for the Harvest Time Exchange and did not get an e-mail with your partner's name that you contact me right away, it's certainly not impossible that I made more than one mistake.

Thank you for participating in this exchange -- Happy Stitching.

Yoyo
My Blog, Home of the Totally Useless SAL, come on over and join the fun.
My Photos

Last Call for Harvest Time Exchange

2009-08-31T00:13:00.003+09:30

Tomorrow is the last day to signup for Harvest Time Exchange. You can sign up until Monday at Midnight (my time, which I keep forgetting may not necessarily be your time..my time is USA Central Time). I'll be making up the list and hope to have e-mails out late Tuesday (Sept 1st).

Yoyo
My Blog, Home of the Totally Useless SAL, come on over and join the fun.
My Photos

LHN Exchange

2009-08-29T13:08:00.005+09:30

I received mine from Lynn yesterday. Thank you so much Lynn, I love it!! I especially love the way you have finished it!! I can't wait to see if my partner likes hers lol, almost everything else I posted out has arrived, so I am waiting eagerly!!

Yoyo..re: Harvest Time exchange

2009-08-29T01:22:00.003+09:30

I tried sending an e-mail to sign up..I am hoping you got it. I want to join. Let me know if you didn't get it. I'm having e-mail issues, I think.

Thanks and hugs,
Wendy Jo

LHN Exhange Arrived

2009-08-28T21:30:00.006+09:30

My beautiful In the Style of LHN exchange arrived today from Wendy. It is a wonderful notebook with LHN 'ladybug, ladybug' design on the front. She also sent me two scented DMC threads which I have never tried before so I am very pleased!

In light of me just starting at university, the idea of a notebook is fantastic. Great gift and great timing. Thank you very much Wendy!

Just Nan Biscornu

2009-08-28T15:05:00.003+09:30

Marie sent me this stunning
Just Nan Exchange

Just Nan biscornu, and a really cool beaded scissor fob and some Australian threads which I forgot to put in the photo. I love it Marie, thank you so much. And I'll appreciate it all the more knowing you worked on it while you couldn't do much of anything else! Hugs. Oh, by the way, it really was worth the wait.

Finally!

2009-08-28T13:34:00.001+09:30

My LHN is on it's way - apologies again for the long wait, it was the domino effect of starting late on the first one!

LHN Received!!

2009-08-26T05:41:00.005+09:30

While I was away (again) for the last couple of weeks, the nice people at my post office here kept my little pkg. with the "In the style of LHN" exchange that Gaynor had sent to me all the way from Ireland. Weren't they so nice? I wasn't having a very nice day yesterday so this little treat was nice to come home to. Gaynor made up the sweetest little bell pull complete with a hanger and little bell plus she also sent me a couple of skeins of Dinkey Dyes threads as well! THANK YOU so much Gaynor! You did a wonderful job on this exchange!

Lynn S. in Mn.
http://needles-and-quilter-me.blogspot.com/

In the Style of LHN posted

2009-08-25T18:12:00.002+09:30

Wendy Jo asked me to post this for her as her computer and Blogger don't seem to be speaking to each other today. She put her In the Style of LHN package in the mail and is hoping it arrives safely at it's new home very soon.

Hugs, Wendy, hope your computer problem doesn't last too long.

My LHN exchange from Lisa

2009-08-24T03:53:00.004+09:30

This is a not very good photograph of a beautiful LHN ornament from Lisa, thank you again, Lisa! I also received some rings and floss tags that will come in very useful as I am trying to get my threads in some sort of easy to find order. A long process!

My lovely exchange from YoYo

2009-08-24T03:49:00.007+09:30

Here's my beautiful Just Nan tape cover and goodies from YoYo with apologies for not putting up a picture before. Thank you again, YoYo!

Labels

2009-08-23T20:42:00.003+09:30

I was just trying to determine if all of our Just Nan's are sent/received...and it was pretty hard to figure out because we're not putting any labels, or we're putting incorrect labels, or we have some not quite duplicate labels on our posts.

The list of searchable labels is complied by a computer, so remember that old saying "garbage in, garbage out"? The computer is quite literal, Yo Yo is not the same as Yoyo to the machine.

Please try to use the SHOW ALL feature when you label your posts (it's just to the right side of the label box). For instance, if you receive an exchange from me and want to put my name as a label, when you click on Show All you would see "Yoyo" as a previous label and you would not be tempted to type "Yo-Yo" or "Yo Yo" or "yoyo", see what I mean, we can get a lot of labels that are really only one label. If we use that Show All feature, we just click on the previously used label and it will magically appear in the label box and make searching ever so much easier.

It would really be lovely if you could put Your Name, the Exchange Name and Your Partner's name if that has already been revealed in every post. If there is something unique about this post, then add a new label if you like, for example the type of finish or the source of the design, or the off topic subject even. Just remember labels should be 'general' and of a nature to be a useful 'search criteria' to other readers.

Yoyo
My Blog, Home of the Totally Useless SAL, come on over and join the fun.

LHN on it's way

2009-08-20T16:11:00.002+09:30

I finally finished work early enough to get to a PO and get this in the mail!! I can't wait to see if it's new owner likes it, I was soooo tempted to keep it lol

Sign Up for New Exchange

2009-08-20T00:25:00.010+09:30

Glad to see some new posts on your goodies! Hope you all are enjoying them.

Ok, how about we get ready for a new exchange? Anybody interested? (LOL). The theme for our next exchange will be "Harvest Time", and you may use the finish of your choice. Please be sure to read the Stitching Exchanging Guidelines before proceeding.

Sign up by August 31st. Send me an e-mail with Harvest Time in the subject line. Please include your mailing address in the e-mail.(My e-mail address is yoyo_9203 at yahoo dot com)

Mailing date for this exchange will be ~~September 30~~. Ooooops sorry, I think we decided that we should use six weeks for stitching time so people would have time to do shopping if necessary. That makes the mailing date October 12th

Happy Stitching

Yoyo
My Blog
My Stitching Photos

Just Nan Pic

2009-08-19T17:57:00.004+09:30

Here is the pic of my Just Nan from Gillie, as promised. Don't tell anyone I've snuck onto the computer while DH is getting dinner lol. I think this design is called Sparkling Iris?? Is that right Gillie?

I Have Received..

2009-08-19T17:33:00.004+09:30

My "In The Style of LHN" piece from Kate. Kate stitched me a "By The Bay" freebie design and made it in a cute little needlebook.

I love it Kate, thank you very much.

My partner should be close to receiving my piece soon, if not already, I'm hoping they love what I sent.

Happy stitching everyone, looking forward to the next exchange.

LISA V

Just Nan Exchange

2009-08-18T06:41:00.004+09:30

I have received my Just Nan from Gillie - thank you so much Gillie - I feel so totally spoiled!!! Will try and get a pic done tonight.

I have returned to work (but no the belly is still not right) so am up at 5.30 and in bed before 9 atm :-( Hopefully things will settle when I get to know the run better. All I can say is thank goodness for Yoyo!!!

A quick welcome to new members as well

How are we doing

2009-08-17T18:14:00.003+09:30

I've been having internet problems for several days, my new computer didn't want to interact with the router so could not get to the internet or if I did get there the connection would die in just a few minutes, aaarrrgggg. But I think I've fixed the problem for now so I thought I'd ask how are all the In the Style of LHN participants doing? The mailing date for this exchange has just past. If you have not mailed yet please let me know. And of course we're all looking forward to seeing your posts on the pieces received. (my e-mail is yoyo_9203 at yahoo dot com)

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Just as an aside, I'm a member of another exchange group that is having some terrible problems with getting/sending exchanges and it's mostly due to lack of communication, so please please tell us if there is anything going on that is useful for us to know. Not just now, but for always. It is a real bummer to the entire group when a very few members start posting complaints that could have been totally avoided with an explanatory e-mail.I think we've done pretty good while Marie was recovering and I'm sure Marie and I both want this group to continue to be a nice happy, friendly place. So don't be afraid to e-mail me and say you're running late or whatever else is on your mind. We know life sometimes happens so if you have a problem let us know and together we might be able to solve it before it becomes a problem for the whole group. And that's enough on that nasty subject.

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I'm also bouncing e-mails with Marie right now to decide on the next exchange, so hang in for a couple of days and we'll get it announced. And just by the way, Marie seems to be doing really well. I expect she'll be back with us full time very very soon.

I just noticed today that I have not been attending to keeping up the Membership List. I just completely forgot all about it, duh! I know we've gotten several new members in the last few weeks so I'll run through my e-mails and look up all your names and get that fixed up in a jiffy, but it wouldn't hurt for everybody to look at the membership list and put a comment on this post if you are not on it.

Happy Stitching and may your mailbox be full!!

A New Member

2009-08-17T06:56:00.003+09:30

Hello fellow exchangers I would like to introduce to myself. My name is Brenda and I live in Wisconsin. I am a LPN working on my BSN. I'm an emptynester as of about 2 months ago. I enjoy the peaceful house. It can be a bit lonely but I get online and read different cross stitchers blogs/book blogs and I feel like I have a world within my grasp. I am going to my first stitching retreat in November. I am really excited. I have two fur babies. They give me alot of pleasure. I have a webshots page and a blog.

http://binkysstitchingandstuff.blogspot.com/

http://community.webshots.com/user/bunnyluver2000

Take care and have a great weekend.

LHN on its way!

2009-08-08T12:48:00.004+09:30

I mail my LHN exchange today. May not arrive by the 13th but, I had a hard time with the heat. It is an in the style of LHN, as I did not have any LHN patterns. Hope my partner likes it.

LHN exchange on it's way!

2009-08-08T04:12:00.005+09:30

HELLO!
My LHN exchange project is on it's way today! I'm afraid the person receiving it won't get it by the assigned deadline but hope it's worth the wait for you! It was fun stitching it and it was my very first LHN design I've stitched too. Loved it! Guessing i"ll be making another for myself soon!

Lynn S. in Mn.