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Thursday, 26 February 2009

A thimblecase to die for!

I received a incredible package in the mail today - my exchange from the lovely Su! She had told me to watch for my mail this morning so I was ready and waiting for that knock on the door. Inside the package I discovered the above. At first I thought it was an ornament but no it kind of 'rattled' - no, not a jingle bell but a thimble - you squeeze both ends and one of the sides opens to reveal a tiny hidey-hole wherein nestled a thimble! I love it!

The mosaic picture shows each of the three sides - one with two tiny little bluebirds and Su's initials - maybe this represent Su and I? A second side has a little squirrel and my initials and as you all know I adore squirrels so this was a great choice! The third side has a gorgeous pattern with a tiny rhodes heart and the date. Those of you who have received anything made by Su will know exactly how beautiful this thimblecase is. Her stitching and finishing are superb!

Not only did Su send me that beautiful thimblecase, she enclosed some cuts of pretty finishing fabric, a tube of pastel coloured beads and a pair of stork scissors - now a girl can never have too many pairs of scissors can she? Thank you Su for such a wonderful exchange!

And, lastly, for those of you waiting to see my miniature red stitching, here it is. When I picked it up yesterday I could see a mistake - oh no - 1*1 on 40ct - I had left off one tiny cross on the bottom of the l so I had to unpick m, n and o! I thought about leaving it but being ever the perfectionist, and of course the p and q would not have fitted into the spaces between those tiny hearts, out those letters had to come! The Vikki Clayton silk floss is ideal for stitching 1*1 on high count fabrics as it's thinner than AVAS or NPI silks. I am enjoying this miniature stitching and I know that Beatrix Potter will seem enormous after this!

My cough/cold bug is worse; when I lay down I cough; I've tried extra pillows but they don't help. I will leave it until after the weekend and if it's still bad, I will make an appointment with the doctor.

Thanks for visiting

Take care

Labels: Beatrix Potter Quaker SAL, Exchanges, Miniature stitching

35 Comments:

On 26 February 2009 at 13:23, Anita

Wow, the thimblecase is so cute. I am impressed you are stitching one over one on 40 ct. I am only good at one over one on 28 counts on evenweave.Great progress.
On 26 February 2009 at 14:48, Stephanie

Wow - that thimblecase. Wow. Words fail me. It's simply gorgeous. Su is amazing isn't she?!

Awed as well with your 1/1 40ct miniature stitching - it is perfect as is everything you do Carol :)
On 26 February 2009 at 14:51, doris

Unbelievable gift from Su! I'd really like to try making one of those. Your miniature stitching is beautiful.
On 26 February 2009 at 15:00, Kim B

Wow! That is amazing!!! Lucky you!

Your miniature is looking great! And I hope you feel better soon!
On 26 February 2009 at 15:09, Anonymous

Now, this thimblecase is a perfect gift ! Su - congratulations on such deft & nimble work. Not that your own miniature work leaves anything to desire, Carol : I would never stitch 1*1 on 40-count... I se you have chosen the same pattern as I did for your first diminutive sampler.
Hope you feel better soon. I have had a sore throat for 3 days and I don't like it !
On 26 February 2009 at 15:10, hohla

Beautiful!
On 26 February 2009 at 15:10, BeckySC

AMAZING!! WOW!!
On 26 February 2009 at 15:24, Anna Zont

O! It is so beutiful! incredibly!!!
On 26 February 2009 at 16:06, Susimac

I'm happy you loved it. Your pics are brilliant, much clearer than mine.

Love your miniature stitching, 1/1 on 40ct is such fun isn't it, until you make a mistake then its very time consuming to unpick, I love that book, good job we don't live near each other otherwise ...... LOL!!
On 26 February 2009 at 17:06, Karoline

The thimblecase is gorgeous, congratulations to Su
On 26 February 2009 at 17:44, Dovilė

this is gorgeous and so interesting finish! Su did great job:)
On 26 February 2009 at 17:48, Karan

Stunning exchange pieces sent & received. Gorgeous 1over1 piece too. :0) Hope the lergy improves soon.
On 26 February 2009 at 17:48, Sheila

Oh my goodness - - that thimblecase is exquisite!!! Absolutely beautiful. And your 1 over 40ct is incredible.
On 26 February 2009 at 18:55, Yuko

uhmmmm, what a high class exchange!! :D
You have done wonderful work, and also su has done, too!!
I know her works are perfect, so I can imagine how gorgeous this thimblecase is!!!
It's gorgeous, and it's the first time to see this shape!
Amazing job as always!

Your redwork is looking beautiful!
40ct 1 over 1 isn't tough???
On 26 February 2009 at 19:21, valerie

Wow, I've never seen such a thimblecase. Gorgeous and quite unique I'd say. Awesome finishing. Your miniature is coming along great!I love the OMG Red!
On 26 February 2009 at 20:27, Theresa

WOW!!!! Su did a wonderful job!!!!!! Both of you are just amazing!!!!!
On 26 February 2009 at 21:31, Rowyn

Wow, you lucky thing - the thimble case is amazing! I really like the white pincushion you made her too. You are a couple of very talented finishers.
On 26 February 2009 at 22:17, Candace

What a wonderful gift. That thimblecase is beautiful!
On 26 February 2009 at 23:14, Annemarie

Sorry to hear you're still not well, Carol. We Dutchies love our liquorice, but I must say it really (really) helps to suck on a piece of liquorice when you have to cough all the time [I have recent experience :o)]

Oh. My. Goodness. I can't believe what Su has come up with now! You are one lucky lady. It's SO beautiful.
On 26 February 2009 at 23:18, acereta

beautiful thing!
On 27 February 2009 at 00:30, Daffycat

Carol, you lucky stitcher you! What a gorgeous gift! Enjoy!

Don't put off going to the doctor too long. You could have pneumonia. Feel better soon, sweetie!
On 27 February 2009 at 01:45, Denise

Love Su's gift - how original!

As for your cough ~ have you tried
gargling with warm salt water? It should help take the soreness away,
also. Good luck!
On 27 February 2009 at 02:41, Susan @ Real Girl Designs

I'm sorry that your cold is still bugging you.

What a beautiful thimblecase Su has stitched for you. It's gorgeous!
On 27 February 2009 at 03:07, Anonymous

That is one fantastically incredible exchange!! I can't imagine how long I'd stare at it if it had arrived at my house!! It's so fabulous! Lucky you!!
On 27 February 2009 at 03:15, Rachel

Su's stitching is amazing! A very cute case for a thimble.

Your miniature stitching is beautiful.

I hope you feel better soon ^__^
On 27 February 2009 at 10:07, Brigitte

This is really breathtaking! Lucky you. Su's stitching and finishing is amazing, isn't it?
I love your miniature stitching very much. What a dainty and delicate look.
On 27 February 2009 at 12:44, Katrina

Carol, it's gorgeous! I absolutely love it. I am taking a class with Betsy Morgan this spring.

Love your redwork too!
On 27 February 2009 at 14:57, staci

You lucky girl! That thimblecase is just the most stunning piece of ART! I'm sure you'll enjoy it immensely!!!

Sorry to hear that you still aren't feeling well. Sounds like it might definitely be time to see the Dr. {{hugs}}
On 27 February 2009 at 15:14, WendyJo

What an incredible thimblecase...that is so amazing! It took my breath away for a moment. it is stunning Carol.

Your stitching on that 40 ct is absolutely lovely as always.

I am sorry you are still feeling so ill...please feel better soon.

Sending you hugs,
Wendy Jo
On 27 February 2009 at 18:50, angelasweby

Carol,
What a beautiful little thimble case from SU. Her work is so delicate and it has a real Elizabethan feel to it.
I love your gorgeous tiny redwork with the little hearts. it's just amazing.
I hope your cough feels better soon. Mine lasted weeks and weeks and weeeeeks!!!
Hugs, Angela
On 28 February 2009 at 01:52, Meari

What a neat thimble case. You're a lucky girl. Your mini stitching looks great - love the color.
On 28 February 2009 at 05:59, Cindy F.

Sorry to hear you're feeling worse!
I hope you feel better soon.

Su's exchange package is absolutely breath-taking! I've never seen anything like it!! So beautiful!

Get well Carol!
On 28 February 2009 at 20:21, Akila

You have an award on my last post :).

One over one on 40ct!!!
On 1 March 2009 at 19:17, Patricia Lessell

I don't know how I missed this post but the Thimble Case from Su is just exquisite and I want one. Indeed I need one and by golly I shall stitch myself one, one of these days. Love it. Patti xxx
On 10 March 2009 at 14:58, All things beautiful

How I envy you! That is truly a most beautiful thimble case.