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On it's way

I dropped my ornament by the post office this morning. It has a way to travel. Sure hope my partner like it. I know I enjoyed stitching it!!

Into the mail...

My ornament has quite a way to go - so off it goes this morning!! Enjoy!

edgar

beCAUSE it's Pink

Hi again,

Here are the pictures I promised of my exchange from Nela! She sent me two pretty pin cushions with three pins with heads made of roses, pink fabric, a piece of batting, an assortment of embellishments, floss, ribbon and floss. I am sure I will make good use of all that she sent me! Thank you again Nela.

beCAUSE It's Pink Exchange

With Sandra receiving her beCAUSE It's Pink Exchange (below), that completes this exchange.

Thanks to all of you who participated. I loved seeing all the different "pink" stitches.

Have a great day!


Jill

beCAUSE it's Pink Exchange has arrived

Hi All

I received my beCAUSE it's Pink Exchange from Nela. I have to take photos of it this evening when I reach home as I do not have my camera with me at the moment. Thank you so much Nela for your pretty exchange!

Christmas ornament exchange

My Christmas ornament is on it's way. It should be there before the start of December.
Sadie x

Ornament from Carol S.

I received this fella from Carol S this morning. Isn't he a real looker? I love reindeer, so Carol did good. He's The Stag Ornament by Helga Mandl. She used 28ct R&R fabric, DMC fibers, and Bead It Beads. Thank you Carol. He is a welcome addition to my collection. Time to get the tree dusted off!

Gracias Steph--- Notice express

Hola.... tengo poco tiempo y mi pc de escritorio ha muerto, no me gusta escribir desde la portatil ni de mi bb, asi que stoy escribiendo del poco tiempo robado de la unversidad, solo quiero decir gracias... el viernes edito el mensaje....para explicar bien mi regalo....
Ahora solo queda pendiente que Sandra reciba mi intercambio, a quien espero le llegue pronto, aunque Lolo (Maria Leonor) mi amiga me dijo que a su pais toma mucho tiempo...
besos

THANKSSSSS

nela

My ornament has been mailed...

...Or at least it will be, as soon as my DH hits the post office with it around noontime!

Hope my recipient likes it!

~ Carol S.

Christmas ornament is on it's way

Yesterday Sinterklaas (our dutch Santa Claus) has arrived with his Pakjesboot 12 (gift boat number 12) from Spain in the Netherlands. I asked him if he could bring my Christmas ornament to my friend far far away from here. He promised me he would put one of his helpers 'Zwarte Piet' on it and assured me that it would be in the house of the helper before Sinterklaas his birthday on December 5. So if you see a funny looking black man passing your house in the middle of the night you know that Zwarte Piet has left you my Christmas Ornament.

Love Lisette

Christmas Ornament is on its way

Just letting you know that my Christmas Ornament was safely handed over to the nice Postal Clerk who was standing by the Santa's Mail box and he assured me that it will safely arrive at its destination in time to be useful for this years festive season. My faith in the postal system is not great so I hope the ornament doesn't decide to take a detour on its way across the seven seas or should that be seven skies since it is going airmail?!

Christmas Ornament Exchange - Partners Sent

I have sent the partner names and info out to all via email today. Please let me know as soon as possible if you did not receive the email with your partner name.

The mailing date is set for December 7, 2009, but feel free to mail at any time - the goal is for everyone to get their ornament in time to display for Christmas.

Also... please remember... this is a no-goodies exchange.

Thanks, and have fun!

~ Carol

Received Pink exchange from Nicole!

Thank you so much Nicole! Nicole made me the most beautiful needlebook. She used the freebie Ink Circles design Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon Mandala and finished it BEAUTIFULLY. Nicole says that this is her first needlebook. You would never know. She finished it so perfectly. Thank Nicole for a wonderful exchange and for the wonderful goodies that you sent along with it!

Halloween Exchange

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to share the exchange that I received from Karen. She sent a georgeous pinkeep, beautifully stitched...... with the most fun hanging ribbon - made up of little bats!!!!!! I had to post a picture of the lovely way in which she wrapped it.... (just love that trick or treat ribbon - we just don't have lovely stuff like that here sadly). She also sent some fabric, sweeties, a straw, a floss holder a badge and a notepad... I am sure that when Emma gets home from school she will confiscate quite a lot of the goodies!!!

Karen, it was a lovely exchange... thank you.

Hugs

Caroline

Halloween and Pink

Last week I recieved a beautifull Halloween biscornu and scissor fob made by Melissa.She also send lovely goodies.I like the magazines a lot,there aren't any Halloween magazines in Holland.

April made me a pink pinchussion,isn't wonderful.

Melissa and April,you've spoiled me both.Lots of thanks.Groetjes,Ina

Halloween Exchange from Lisa V

Sorry it took me so long to post a picture, here is Lisa V's Halloween Exchange, she finished it as a beautiful tin finish and included some scissors and some other goodies not shown here.

Jayne N

My pink exchange from Jayne P.

Here is my pink exchange from Jayne P. Thanks so much Jayne! I love the scissor slide! I had wanted to get this limited edition kit and never did. Also thanks much for the scissors and love the gum!

Here is a pic:


Hugs,
Wendy Jo

beCAUSE Its Pink Exchange Received

Hi Stacy.

Thank you so much for the wonderful pink exchange.  I am so sorry I didn't post sooner.  I haven't been feeling well.  I have had an earache, and sinus issues for the pass week.  i am off to the doctor this afternoon, so hopefully I will get some good medicine.

Here is the package I received from Stacy.  Sorry about the picture not doing it justice.  It is just beautiful in person.  She made a floss pouch, which is my first one and need to try and make one myself, a spool if pink ribbon, 2 squares of pink fabric for finishing and 2 beautiful skeins of floss from Vicki Clayton.

Thank you for the wonderful package Stacy.  I love everything.

April

beCause its PINK

Today the mailman brought me a package all the way from Barbados - Sandra had stitched me a cute little pink pendibule. Isn't she clever to do the exquisite beading around the edge. Thanks very much Sandra for the wonderful package of goodies and for your beautiful handiwork.

beCAUSE It's Pink Exchange from Chris

Today I received the most wonderful exchange and it couldn't have come on a better day!

Chris H. had my name and she made me a hanging pinkeep with a breast cancer design on it. Chris was concerned that I had already stitched this design--no worries, I haven't stitched this one. This is one of those that you really need to see done to appreciate it. The pattern doesn't do it justice. It is very nicely done and I just love it! Great addition to my pink basket.


Chris also sent me some wonderful goodies. She must have done her homework because this exchange is sooooo me. I really love all of it.


Thank you so much, Chris. This really made my day (which happens to be my birthday!).

Jill

beCAUSE It's Pink exchange from Jeanie.

I'm a little late posting this - sorry Jeanie! - but here is the beautiful biscornu that Jeanie made for me for the beCAUSE It's Pink exchange. She included plenty of lovely goodies too!







Thanks so much, Jeanie! I love everything you sent.

Halloween Exchange from Nic

Here is the great exchange piece I received from Nic, it's a design by Lizzie Kate, and is made into a small pillow, great for a pincushion. I have added it to my autumn/halloween pieces. Thank you Nic.

Chris

Halloween Exchange from Caroline

I received a cute Halloween ornament from Caroline yesterday afternoon!


Isn't it adorable? I love how it's put together! Caroline did a really great job on the finishing.

These are the extras she sent: a piece of 28ct linen, some really pretty variegated threads, a handmade notebook and a big bag of chocolate.(mmm, chocolate!)


Thank you so much, Caroline, for a wonderful exchange!

Halloween Exchange from Blyn

WOW, I have just received the most amazing Halloween package from Blyn .
It was all placed inside a black tote bag, 2 cuts of Halloweeny fabric, a cute primitive pumpkin on a cinnamon stick, 4 charts, wooden coaster, a roll of edged linen & specialty threads. Now for the stitched finishes... I was lucky to receive two stitched items from Blyn, one is a rather cute spooky pattern finished into the shape of a coffin and the second finish is a floss tag (my first one). I absolutely love them both Blyn, they are beautifully finished and I will definately put the extras you included to good use. Thank you, thank you.

Have a wonderful Halloween everyone.

LISA V

Pink Exchange and Halloween Exchange

I have received two exchanges to share. I am late in posting the photo of my Pink Exchange - my FIL passed away on Sunday after a relatively short battle with lung cancer - we are devastated here, so thinking about stitching has been a bit, well, slow...
Thank you, Sharlotte, for this pretty beCause It's Pink exchange. Sharlotte stitched me a lingerie bag - quite unique, I think! And so pretty. She also sent me a hand made bookmark (works great - I am an avid reader!), a pink Sharpie pen, two skeins of floss and pretty pink emery boards (also outstanding - I have long nails!). Thank you for such a treat! Well done!
And today I received this sweet Halloween Exchange from Terry - she stitched me an ornament and a fob using Blue Ribbons Designs charts :-) Love the orange linen! And... so cool... a Halloween needle minder too!

Thank you both so much! Sorry, Sharlotte, it took a little long to post the photo!

Carol

Halloween Package arrived from Suzanne

Isn't this the greatest design. I love this Prairie School design "When Witches go Riding". It is so beautifully stitched and finished. And I love my extra goodies. The daycare kids can't stop pushing the button on the candy pumpkin. Thank you so very much Suzanne, I love it.

A Hallowe'en Package Arrives

My Hallowe'en package arrived yesterday from Marie - and here is a snap...

She stitched up a freebie chart from The Primitive Needle called "By the Light of the Moon" and made it into a great treats bag. Inside is a stitched label with our initials on it - I couldn't get a good snap of it that. The package also include a tea towel that Marie designed and stitched along with a great wooden tong for the kitchen. To cap it all off she also added a box of really sour candy - YUMMY!!!! Thank you so much Marie- what a special treat for the Holiday!!!

Halloween Exchange Received

This is the fun exchange I received from Ellen - a little treat bag ornament which has been beautifully stitched and complemented by a candy corn button. The candy corn lollipop I gave to my partner - I've just had some dental work done, plus he never gets nice mail :o) - and was declared delicious! The fabric will be great for my Halloween finishes next year - you can't tell from the picture, but the pumpkins are flannel, so nice and fuzzy :o)

The stitched piece is currently taking up residence on my cabinet with other autumn and Halloween pieces - it looks great!

Thank you again, Ellen!

Fall Needleroll Picture

Design: Autumn

Designer: Helga Mandl

Stitched over one by Lucy

I struggled to get a good picture of this because it's a needleroll stitched over one and is pretty small - the design goes all the way round, so you're just going to have to guess how gorgeous it is!

Lucy's stitching is beautiful and I don't believe it's her first needleroll finish :o)

It's now on my cabinet with my other autumn/Halloween goodies - thank you again, Lucy!

Received my halloween exchange

from Jayne. I just got back from vacation so I will post a pic soon. it is a biscornu with some cute socks and candy, thank you so much!!! I love them.

Rec'd my Halloween Exchange from Lynn B.

I rec'd my Halloween exchange on Saturday from Lynn B. OMG! Lynn stitched two items for me and made some polymer clay pins and a floss holder out of polymer clay. WOW!!!!!!!!! Lynn really spoiled me with her stitching and clay making.

Thank you sooooooooooo much! Hugs

BeCAUSE it's Pink Exchange Received

Hi

Just to show you all the lovely exchange I received from Sheril today..... the stitching is so delicate. Sheril, please tell your daughter that the scissor fob is beautiful. Also Sheril, I don't have the chart that you sent... but it is definately one that I will stitch.... Thank You So Very Much!

Hugs

Caroline

Because it's Pink

Hi Everybody,

Just to let you know that I mailed today. It should have been posted on Friday, but we had a postal strike here so I thought it best to leave it until today when it has a chance of getting a head start on it's journey before the next round of strikes!!!

Hugs

Caroline

beCAUSE Its Pink

Hi,

I mailed out my exchange on Friday.

April :)

Halloween Exchange from Stacy

I received my exchange from Stacy on Friday....it was wonderful! Thank you so much, Stacy!Stacy finished the Blackbird Designs pattern from this year's JCS Halloween ornament issue as a floss ring tag, and included some beautiful dyed flosses, gold ribbon, and tea! (Missing from the picture are some cute little silver charms, too...they stuck in the envelope and missed the picture session, but have now been added to my buttons, beads and doo-dads box.) Thank you, Stacy!

beCAUSE it's Pink from WendyJo

Look at the beautiful pinkeep and gifts I received from WendyJo. Thank you very much, I love it all. I already have plans for the fabric and buttons.

Pink Exchange received !

Received this lovely pink biscornu all the way from the Netherlands ! (sorry for the blurry photos)



and the extras that she sent :)



Thank you Ina, love them all !

By the Sea from Erin

This was the beautiful pillow I received from Erin, and some lovely extras too. Thank you so much. I love it all, wonderful treasures.
I apologise for taking so long to add pictures. You can see more details on my blog.

Chris

beCAUSE it's Pink

I mailed out my 'beCAUSE it's Pink' exchange this morning. It has a very long way to go so I hope it reach there safely.

beCAUSE it's Pink mailed

I mailed today, I hope it gets there quickly.

Chris

Pink Exchange

My pink exchange went out this morning. Hope it arrives safely and my partner likes it :)

beCAUSE It's Pink Exchangers

Just a reminder that tomorrow, October 23, is the mail date for the beCAUSE It's Pink Exchange.

Thanks,
Jill

Mailed my Pink Exchange!

I just wanted to post that I mailed my Pink Exchange! I'm really thrilled with it and I hope my partner is too!

Stacy

Thank you Malinda

Hi Malinda,

Thank you so much for the wonderful Halloween ornament.  I had been wanting to stitch this one myself for a long time, and now I have one.  I love the color you used on the Haunted House.  Malinda also included 2 pretty skeins of CC threads and a beautiful skein of Thread Gather silk floss.

Thank you so much Malinda for the wonderful ornament.

Happy Stitching

April

Mailed Pink Exchange

My beCause It's Pink Exchange was mailed today.

Carol

Halloween Exchange received

Thank you Nic W, I love it and all the little gifties. Pictures to follow.

Chris

beCAUSE it's Pink received

I received a wonderful package from WendyJO. Thank you so much, I love it all. Pictures to follow.

Chris

Halloween exchange mailed

Sorry for the delay, I am late in my mailing and have had computer issues, but I mailed off my exchange on Tuesday afternoon. It doesn't have too far to go, so I hope it gets there safe and soon.

because its PINK

Jayne let me know that the PINK exchange had arrived but her camera is broken so here's a couple of shots I took. The tin topper is Carol's freebie chart Sew Red- turned into Sew Pink! Stitched on pale pink 30 count linen one thread of floss over one thread of linen - in a fantastic candyfloss (=cotton candy in the USA?) pink colour. I included some Piecemakers needles (a sort of pink packet), and some cute pink embroidery scissors with breast cancer pink ribbons on the handles. Jayne said she was pleased with it which was wonderful to hear.