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Monday, 9 February 2009

Valentine exchange

I read on Jill's blog that she has received the Valentine exchange that I stitched for her. The pattern is from 'Mes Petits Coeurs I' from Au Fil des Rêves and is stitched on 32ct white linen with DMC 321 floss. It is backed with tiny red and white gingham fabric and is embellished with a red heart button and red silk ribbon bows. To complete the package, I also sent cuts of the same gingham and white linen fabric, a pair of scissors with a red ribbon fob and some red Swaroski crystal marking pins. I am glad that Jill noted that the heart had a tiny peacock - this wasn't by accident and it helped me decide which of the two patterns on the chart to stitch!

I stitched on Beatrix Potter yesterday but it's way too dark to take a picture today - it's raining and I have to go into town! There is still no sign of the silk ribbon I have on order so I guess I will have to call or email them to chase it.

Kirby came for the day yesterday; she saw one of my exchange pieces and decided to do one for herself so she chose fabric and thread (my stash is cheaper than any LNS ☺) and she set to with needle and thread. She has chosen 32ct white linen with a lime green floss - definitely not a colour I would choose but I am positive her finished project will be gorgeous and I will make sure that I photograph it when she finishes!

Not much else to tell you about so ...

Thanks for visiting

Take care

Labels: Beatrix Potter Quaker SAL, Exchanges, Kirby

20 Comments:

On 9 February 2009 at 09:36, JillMN

Carol,
Thank you so much for the wonderful package. I just love it! Did you get my e-mail that I sent on Saturday?
Jill
On 9 February 2009 at 09:57, Anonymous

What a pretty exchange! The red and white are very fresh and clean-looking.
On 9 February 2009 at 10:57, Vonna Pfeiffer

Gorgeously lovely Carol, just perfect!
On 9 February 2009 at 11:49, Suburban Stitcher

That is such a lovely exchange! The colors are so crisp...it's very pretty!
On 9 February 2009 at 13:04, Laura

Wow!! The Valentine heart is just amazingly gorgeous!!!! So beautiful! I also love the backing fabric you chose; it sets off everything beautifully.

Can't wait to see Kirby's work!
On 9 February 2009 at 13:25, Wendy

Beautiful heart for Valentine's! I love the look of red and white together.
On 9 February 2009 at 13:46, Brigitte

I've already seen your wonderful heart on Jill's blog. It's so lovely! Now I want to stitch it, too. Thanks for sharing the designer.
What a great exchange!
On 9 February 2009 at 13:59, staci

An utterly fabulous heart! This has your signature good taste all over it~~the lovely pattern and color, the beautiful stitching and the stunning finish! Superbly done as always :)
On 9 February 2009 at 15:51, Karoline

The heart is gorgeous, congratulations
On 9 February 2009 at 17:14, valerie

OMG...love, love, love it! It's gorgeous. I must go Google to find the chart now. :) Lovely exchange for Jill.

Can't wait to see what Kirby is stitching up!
On 9 February 2009 at 17:58, tangerinedream73

I don't know how you do it my dear sweet friend, but everything you stitch turns out so lovely. Can't wait to see what Kirby comes up with. Talk to you soon.

Amy
On 9 February 2009 at 19:31, Theresa

Such a beautiful heart!!!!
On 9 February 2009 at 19:54, Michele

omg I love that heart! The design is perfect and your finishing is lovely as always :)
On 9 February 2009 at 19:58, Anonymous

Very beautiful heart and very beautiful finishing! :)
On 9 February 2009 at 21:37, Karan

Beautiful exchange gifts, both sent & received. :0)
On 10 February 2009 at 01:30, Patricia Lessell

Carol it is just gorgeous and I'm so pleased it got to where it was going and didn't get lost. I am so sad that Au Fil des Reves stopped designing because I loved all of her designs. Lots of Love Patti xxx
On 10 February 2009 at 08:46, Anonymous

It's lovely!!!
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On 11 February 2009 at 17:30, Cindy F.

Oh Carol!! This is such a beautiful exchange! Love your finish, especially the gingham!!
On 25 February 2009 at 12:41, Anna Zont

Beautiful!
On 9 March 2009 at 23:31, Janaina

That´s just so darling! Terrific finishing! Well done!