Be Still My Heart

Hi All!  I have some wonderful pictures to share with you today.  I love stitching, but my finishing skills are limited.  I always admire the finishing skills of others, especially Faye (Carolina Stitcher).  She does finishing for others and I emailed her a few weeks ago and asked if she would do a few pieces for me.  Faye was more than happy to do some finishing for me, so I sent off 4 pieces for her to do.

Fast forward to yesterday afternoon.  I had just made myself comfy in my stitching chair, to put in a couple of stitches before the kiddos got home and my doorbell rang.  I wasn't expecting any packages, so I thought it was a neighbor.  But, it was the mail lady.  She was delivering a package from Faye.  At this point, I should have taken a picture of the lovely wrapping Fays had done with the pieces, but I was to excited to open them up.  When all was open, here is what I had gotten back.

 These are all 4 pieces together.  Her finishing is beautiful.  I just wish I could take better pictures.  Maybe, this summer I will take a camera class and learn to use my camera better.

 This is a Blackbird Designs stocking from their February Stocking Leaflet.  

 Oh Sweet Valentine.  A free chart from PrimitiveBetty

 Love, a chart from The Stitcherhood

Sorry, but I don't know why this one ended up being on its side.  This is Jolly from Miss Crescent's Crowne.  It can be found in the 2011 JCS Ornament Magazine.

I was speechless, I loved each and every piece.  I was so happy, that I mailed off 7 more pieces to Faye yesterday.  If you are looking for someone to do some finishing for you, please check out Faye.  Her blog is:  http://carolinastitcher.blogspot.com/

I can tell you, you will not be disappointed at all.  Thank you so much Faye!  I love them all and can't wait to see what do with the new pieces I sent you.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

Belated Valentine

Leave it to me to be late in wishing everyone a Happy Valentine!  I hope everyone had a great day!  I had a nice day.  It was low key, but that is fine by me.

I am still trying to get over a sinus/ear infection.  I was back at the doctor yesterday and she put me on a new antibotic and also told me to start taking Zyrtec and Singular on a daily basis.  She wants to see me in 6 months to see how I am doing and to see if that helps the sinus infections.  If it does, I will still on that regimen indefinately.

 I did manage to finish stitching up the Valentine Freebie from The Primitive Hare.  I used a piece of fabric I had in my stash.  The thread is Belle Soie Rosebud by Crescent Colours.  Her silk is a dream to stitch with.  I think I just might have to start purchasing more of these silks!

The fabric pouches were made by Faye (aka Carolina Stitcher).  They are gorgeous and so cute!  I am going to use them for my scissors, needles, pins, etc.  

That's all for now.  Off to get ready for supper.  Need to eat earlier as DH and DD are off to the Daddy/Daughter Dance tonight at school.  DD is so excited.  It is all she had been talking about all week.  I will try and post a picture of the two of them next.

Until Then

Happy Stitching