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Tuesday 27 May 2008

Some mail and some finishes

The mailman was really good to me today, not only did he bring me Donna's Quaker Friendship RR for me to stitch my section, but he also brought me a couple of patterns. The first one is a Twisted Oaks Design - A Patchwork Garden Pincushion Ball - isn't that so pretty? And the second one (and stop drooling those Quakerites out there) is the Sampler Cove's Quaker Casket which I think is absolutely stunning but I need to find a supplier for the casket now. Can anyone help here? I will get in touch with Diane Jourdan to see if she can point me in the right direction but I have a feeling it's going to be rather expensive - ouch! Both of these charts I brought with the Gift Certificate I won on the Monthly Finishing Challenge and arrived really quickly from Down Sunshine Lane.

And, talking of the Monthly Finishing Challenge, May's Challenge was a biscornu and here is my offering. The top is The Work Basket's January Quaker and the bottom is part of October Quaker with my own bit in the centre. The fabric is 35ct Brussels linen in optic white and the silk floss is Au Ver A Soie 1714. Usually, when I stitch the back-stitch outline around a project, I stitch over 2 threads but as this biscornu was larger than others I have back-stitched over 4 threads and although it's ok I won't do this again as I prefer a tighter finish.

And, as my six month blogiversary is coming up shortly I will be putting this biscornu up for a draw so keep visiting so you don't miss out!

I also finished the HOE freebie chart exchange and Quaker Inspired's Quaker Animal exchange. Both of these I am unable to show just yet.

Last weekend was a Bank Holiday here in the UK and on Saturday we had glorious sunshine and although it rained overnight, Sunday was quite nice too but Monday - OMG - the heavens opened and we had gale force winds. My garden is such a mess and my tomatoes in their tiny growbag greenhouses are devastated. Rain collected on the top and the more it rained the heavier the top got until it sank to the bottom and crushed the plants so what with Tommy climbing in and marching through them one day last week and now this, I think it will be a miracle if they actually survive. Maybe I am just not cut out for gardening?

Thanks for visiting

Take car

Labels: Hooked on Exchanging, Monthly Finishing Challenge, Quaker Friendship Round Robin, Quaker Inspired, Stash

11 Comments:

On 27 May 2008 at 12:57, Wendy

I'm so happy to hear that you received Donna's RR safely. Lovely new charts you received in the mail too.

Those poor little tomato plants - I hope they recover!
On 27 May 2008 at 14:59, Carol

Awesome mail! And your biscornu is gorgeous :-)
On 27 May 2008 at 18:08, Karen

I am waiting for the twisted oaks chart it looks great, we had awful weather here sunday night/ monday,
On 27 May 2008 at 18:11, Sally

Nice new charts. I love the Quaker casket. Not seen that one before.

Your biscornu is lovely. Such a beautiful colour.

We've had the high winds here but no rain until today.
On 27 May 2008 at 18:45, Edgar

What great mail!!!! Like you I have been busy "exchange stitching." That biscornu is simply lovely!!!!
On 27 May 2008 at 19:41, Kim B

Your biscornu is gorgeous! And such a ful mail day!
On 28 May 2008 at 01:36, BeckySC

I love your Biscornu, Carol!!
On 28 May 2008 at 23:04, Susimac

Lovely biscornu - I love that Twisted oaks pinball its so pretty I can't wait to see yours all finished - hope you are starting it soon.
On 29 May 2008 at 05:58, Mylene

Beautiful biscornu and great stash received!!
On 29 May 2008 at 16:17, Yuko

Carol, I love this Biscornu very much!
The colour is very beautiful and design, too!
Drawing??? wow!
I shouldn't miss it!
On 30 June 2008 at 17:55, All things beautiful

Love your biscornu. The patchwork garden pincushion looks really interesting (such lovely pastel shades) and I am looking forward to seeing your casket project too. So go for it, Carol :-)