Sunday, March 10, 2013

Exchange Reveal

I participated in another exchange, hosted by Lainey, over at Stitched With Love Exchanges.
The theme this time around was, "Cosy Winter Stitches".  
I received these great goodies from Renee over at Fit to Stitch.
And just look at this cute winter pillow!!  Seems this winter, all I can do is dream about building a snowman.  We have had mostly dark, grey, rainy days.  I say, if it is not going to snow, then winter, get out of the way....I am ready for spring!
Thanks so much,  Renee!! 
 
Here are the goodies I sent to Melissa over at My So-Called Crazy Life.
I hope she enjoyed her goodies!
This was my first time attempting the beaded edge.  Although time consuming, I loved it ~ especially the final look.
 
I have been able to do a little stitching and will be back soon to share.  I say a little, as it seems the frogs are still hanging around ~ two stitches forward and ten back....
“So he started to climb out of the hole. He pulled with his front paws, and pushed with his back paws, and in a little while his nose was in the open again ... and then his ears ... and then his front paws ... and then his shoulders ... and then-'Oh, help!' said Pooh, 'I'd better go back,' 'Oh bother!' said Pooh, 'I shall have to go on.' 'I can't do either!' said Pooh, 'Oh help and bother!”
― A.A. Milne
 
 

32 comments:

Heidi Kuijer said...

Both gifts received and given are beautiful. Winter is lingering this year. We had snow again this weekend. My poor plants are shivering.

Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi

Margaret said...

Great exchanges! Must be so much fun to do!

Myra said...

Oh what a fantastic exchange. Lovely goodies both given and received. I am ready for spring now!

Mouse said...

oooo well done on both giving and receiving ...,lovely goodies ... did you use the ecru on the sugar and milk bit as I have had a reet ole time getting it to show up on the checked fabbie I have been using ...
love your wee fob too :) love mouse xxxxx

Parsley said...

Oh..yummy goodies!

North Country Stitcher said...

Such lovely exchanges. Beautiful job on the beaded finish. So sorry to hear that the frog has been visiting you - it's been visiting me as well. I'm also looking forward to spring.
Lisa

Peggy Lee said...

Beauties! Love your beaded edge. I might ask you to show me how to do that.
I vote for sending Winter away to make room for Spring!

Julie said...

Nice goodies.

Now i know why you have a sheep has your pic header. :)

Ranae said...

Looks like a very successful exchange
Great goodies
No More Frogging!!

Ranae said...

Looks like a very successful exchange
Great goodies
No More Frogging!!

Karen said...

Love all of the goodies to and fro! Winter has been scarce in SC this year too and I am ready for spring. Well....except for the pollen and allergies!

happy stitching.... hope the frogs have gone!

CalamityJr said...

Lovely exchange, both given and received. You did a beautiful job with the beading. I love both pieces!

butterfly said...

Great exchanges love them all and your beading looks great, hugs.

cucki said...

sweet goodies..
love for you x

ricketyjo said...

what wonderful things! all so pretty :) Have a lovely week. x

Julie said...

Your beaded exchange gift look super, and such a wonderful parcel you received too.

Chris said...

What a fabulous exchange!! The stitched pieces are wonderful.

Kay said...

Just gorgeous!!

Teresa said...

Wonderful gifts both sent and received.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

Vickie said...

Great exchange. That is always so nice when it turns out well.

pam said...

Great exchange both directions! fun stuff.

Carol said...

Really love the beaded edge on your piece that you sent to Renee, Catherine! They do take a long time, don't they? I just finished one this weekend and now I know why I don't do more of them :)

Great exchanges all around--enjoy your new goodies!

Patty C. said...

Great exchange!

Christina said...

LOVE all the fabric you received from Renee - lucky lady!
Your beaded edging is fabulous, I can't believe you have never done it before. The pins you sent Melissa are beautiful. Are they your handiwork?

Kaisievic said...

Looks like a really successful exchange - gorgeous goodies and stitching all around.

hugs, Kaye

Sally said...

Fantastic exchanges!

Melanie said...

Super great exchange!

Dani - tkdchick said...

Those are lovely exchanges received and sent. I love the beaded edge finish, I use that one frequently.

priscilla said...

The winter pillow is so cute ! So is your hot chocolate finish ! Still snowing here , hoping for spring to arrive soon :)

Louise said...

Oh what lovely things you received in your exchange! I am so very happy for you! I hope you are having a wonderful St. Patrick's Day :)
Blessings to you!
Louise

Sharon said...

Beautiful exchanges given and received!

Ele said...

Ooooo! Wonderful gifts, and what a fantastic theme for an exchange!!