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Got a small pack of aperture cards and some "embellishments", originally ordered for some Xmas card that I had planned. However I haven't had time to prepare any mini projects to use, so they'll either be used for birthdays or Xmas 2010

Also had the box set of Ice Age 1, 2 and 3 DVDs as a prezzie for the OH

A puzzling parcel -- addressed to me with my first name written twice, followed by the word RENCRAFTLIGHT, then the rest of my address. It seems to be a clip-on light for a book, but no-one here has ordered anything and when I googled Rencraft I only got a kitchen supplier

My mum suddenly decided that she wanted the Lavender and Lace Winter lady for christmas and Polstitches seemd to be the cheapest place to get it from. So of course, I just had to order a grab bag of their lovely dyed fabric as I have been eyeing them up for ages and it would have been rude not to.
It all came to day and is delicious. It is my first handdyed fabric experience and now I think I may be hooked!!

Liz

Mabel Figworthy wrote:A puzzling parcel -- addressed to me with my first name written twice, followed by the word RENCRAFTLIGHT, then the rest of my address. It seems to be a clip-on light for a book, but no-one here has ordered anything and when I googled Rencraft I only got a kitchen supplier

Thats really strange!!

I got my prize from Cross Stitcher magazine this morning - a selection of Madeira silks and a daisy thread cutter. I've never used Madeira silks before (I've only ever used Kreinik Silk Mori so far!) so I'm really looking forward to finding the perfect project for them - perhaps a nice biscornu to start with as I'm taking partin the Basket of Biscornu in 2010.

I'm having all of my packages shipped to my parent's house for security reasons. My mom called me earlier today to say I had a VERY big package for me to stop by and pick up. It's from Joann's. I bought a bolt each of aida 14, 18 and hardanger 22 count fabric. I'll be experimenting dying my own fabric soon.

Pengwenn wrote:I'm having all of my packages shipped to my parent's house for security reasons. My mom called me earlier today to say I had a VERY big package for me to stop by and pick up. It's from Joann's. I bought a bolt each of aida 14, 18 and hardanger 22 count fabric. I'll be experimenting dying my own fabric soon.

There sure did have a great sale on those bolts of fabric...I thought about buying a second one but it looks like they are all out now..plus they aren't on sale anymore! At least you will have a ton of fabric to do your experimenting with it!!

...and free shipping too! I couldn't pass up on the deal.

kell wrote:I got my prize from Cross Stitcher magazine this morning - a selection of Madeira silks

Lovely prize -- I did a biscornu some time ago using Eterna silk on one side and Madeira on the other, and I also used Madeira silk for a needlebook I did for DH's niece; it's quite easy to use and stitches up well, although it doesn't quite have the shine of some other silks. It's lovely and plump though!

I received a lovely bookmark from Wandatoo today along with a pretty card and a postcard with a picture on it painted by a friend of Wandatoo's, a talented Canadian artist. Thank you Wandatoo

You're most welcome! Thank you for sending me the designs!!

I am severly irritated with the post office! I sent a package off to Louise over 2 weeks ago and it still has not arrived. It was insured but I am not sure if it is going to arrive or get returned to me or if it is lost!!! ARGG!!!

I'm so sorry Louise..I hope it all gets figured out soon as I know you are waiting for those threads to arrive!!

All the stuff I ordered on Amazon is appearing. So that's three of DH's pressies!

Formula one dvd and Touring car dvd both 2009, so we're all going to be huddled round watching them.

I recieved the wonderful Nutcracker pattern that Wandatoo was so kind to send to me. That should be one of the presents for my son next year. In an adorable snowman card.

Thank you Wandatoo

Our Wonderful Rose sent me a Christmas Card!! Isn't she just

THE BEST?!!

Thank you Rose, you made my day seem so much brighter!!

Yesterday my postman was very generous and brought me my Madeira threads from Barnyarns and one of the two Bothy Threads kits I bought of eBay few days ago

well, I am waiting on stuff but I sure as hell aint walking the 164 yards to the post box in 35 + heat with a cami and a pair of granny knickers on to find out..I'll wait till it cools down.

Why is my driveway so freakin long

*barb* wrote:well, I am waiting on stuff but I sure as hell aint walking the 164 yards to the post box in 35 + heat with a cami and a pair of granny knickers on to find out..I'll wait till it cools down.

Why is my driveway so freakin long

You can have some of my snow if you like!

And our minus 12 degrees *brrrr*