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A couple of mini Xmas charts from SusanF. Cheers Susan!
I'm planning to use them for the fronts of a couple of Christmas cards, and I really can't believe how organised I've become this year

Some gorgeous coloured threads from minij. Thank you

Newest New Stitches arrived today. Looks good, with a whitework masterclass, and butterflies in blackwork (reminiscent of the elephants I stitched for the charity cards).

I received some beautiful flosses from Wendy and Rose this morning. Thanks, ladies - I'm chuffed to ribbons - you've really made my day!

crafterglen wrote:I got some lovely charts from Wendywombat, thank you so much, it was a nice break to have a look between running round getting things organised for my break away, I may even stay two weeks if the weather is okay?
Happy Stitching

Glen

kell wrote:I received some beautiful flosses from Wendy and Rose this morning. Thanks, ladies - I'm chuffed to ribbons - you've really made my day!

Glad to be of service Ladies!!

I received a piece of 14 count moss green Aida yesterday - I bought it from a seller on ebay called "Stitchetywitchety" (I just love that name) and paid about 4pm on Wednesday and it arrived at 10am on Thursday. How's that for a speedy service?

Anyway, the green Aida is for a project I'm planning for Mother's Day next year. My Mum's favourite poem is William Wordsworth's "Daffodils" and I found a chart online of some daffodils, a downloadable one for £1.98. I decided to stitch the poem down the middle of the fabric, put some daffodils at each side, to frame it in effect and then make the whole into a small cushion to make a change from framing, which is what I nearly always do. I think the stitched area will measure about 9 x 9 inches when complete, so perfect for a small cushion for my Mum to sit on her bed during the day (she has green and yellow bedding too!)

I shall start another SAL for it when I get started, as if I haven't already got enough on the go!

Sarah, Stitchetywitchety (the shop is called Stitchers' Coven) is the same as the online shop Tandem Cottage -- great choice, great prices, low postage, I love 'em , even though as a small business there are occasional delays but they are always very helpful (sourced a particular 36ct fabric for me)

I got my Bingo prize from Mabel today

A very generous prize, too, I must say. I got:
a mini DMC kit "Needle Art Forever"
a skein of Pearsall's Filosell Embroidery Silk in gorgeous claret colour ("grape purple")
TWO skeins of Thredfairy floss. I think one is a silk, the other a cotton, but either way they are both hand dyed and beautiful!! I am not familiar with this brand ... another one for me to explore!
presented on a large metal skein ring.

Many thanks Mabel, I love them all!

I got 5 Coleus Canina (Scaredy Cat) plants from Blooming Direct in Jersey. Hopefully now my garden will remain clear of cat poo!!

i got back from Wales to a lovely bunch of post

* pinking shears (Bargain at £2.49 on ebay)
* 20ct bellana pearl flecked white zweigart 14" by 10"
* threads from thursday next thankies
* WOXS
* Aida from KerryT, thanks sooo much!! and a mega big thankyou for hemming it for me i love you!!
* and my prize from CrossStitcher printing my letter, 10 maderia silks, a silk shade cards and a thread cutter

I got a packet from Sassy's Fabbys (fabrics) today. I ordered 2 pieces: a piece of linen and a piece of Jazlyn. They misread my order and prepped two pieces of linen before realising their mistake. So I received the correct order, PLUS the second piece of linen to compensate me for the longer wait time. AM WELL HAPPY!!

The colours are delicious, but I much prefer linen hand dyed, I've decided. I prefer the way the dye takes to the fabric.

I'm clearly having a bit of a good run with ole Postie at the mo.

Today I got a bumper haul:

£25 cheque from Premium Bonds (all helps!)
A certificate from City & Guilds saying I got a distinction in my recent (ish) Website exams
A bundle of linens and threads from Willows Fabrics

I really MUST stop spending ...

Yeah! I received Margaret Sherry Cat patterns from Wendy (Wombat)! ...and pretty butterfly patterns, too (LOVELY BONUS! )

Thanks so much, wendy!

My pleasure Mayne!
Cute aren't they!
Enjoy!!

The fabrics sound lovely, Slinky, and what a nice bonus! And congratulations on the distinction

The postman brought me the Royal School of Needlework brochure for this year's courses... drool...

I've just opened my post!!

Some friends who live in Melrose Scotland have just sent us (me really!!) a tea towel with....................................

A PUFFIN on it!!

I love it!!

Mabel Figworthy wrote:The postman brought me the Royal School of Needlework brochure for this year's courses... drool...

So which ones are on your wish list?

I got my A level result and I got an A

well done

KerryT wrote: I got my A level result and I got an A

Well done!!