Needlebook Received~

I have received my needlebook from Sharon (SGVChicago)!!!!! It is stitched with beautiful fall colors!!!! Her work is simply amazing~~ Thank you, Sharon!!

needlebook on it's way

I posted my needlebook yesterday. Hope it will arrive safely.

Needlebook

I received beautiful needlebook and lots of goodies from Lynn today. Thank you thank you thank you. It's gorgeous. I love it

Humbug exchange

Hello everybody
I want to lett you know that i recieved
my humbug today
The one that made it for my is my best friend liz (lizrieka)
She made 5 little humbugs with on each one a letter
of my name Anita
The humbugs are very very nice
So thank you so mutch Liz
Liz will put a picture on tte blog so
that you all can see my humbugs

greetings Anita

Hallo lieve Schat
Ik wil je even via deze manier hartelijk bedanken voor
de schitterende humbugs
En dat wat er op staat klopt
Vriendinnetjes voor altijd
en ik weet ik mag dit niet te vaak zeggen
MAAR LIEVE SCHAT IK HOU VAN JOU

Dikke Kus Anita

Needlebook from Bonnie

I want to show you all what a lovely needlebook I recieved from Bonie. It's a big treasure for me!

Sharon/Teresa

I have received my needle book and it is just lovely.....unfortunately, camera is at the office so I will post a picture on another day.....It has a wonderful fall squire and it beautifully finished! I have major cord envy....I am just not good at it.
Sharon

On its way.

O.K. it is in the mail. whoooo hoooo

Humbug Received from Lynne

Lynne - just a quick post to let you know my humbug arrived today. I love the extra goodies and the humbug is just gorgeous. I will take a picture and post again once I have a little more time.

Needlebook Exchange

The first thing I have to do on this posting is thank my partner for the needlecase she sent me as well as the extra Aida fabric and ribbon and floss in order that I can make a matching scissor keep. So thank you DreaDear (aka Andrea) (all images are click-able to make them larger)

This is the brown and pink needlebook which

are my favorite colors together

This is the inside of the needlebook

and these are the extra's the Andrea so kindly send me

I will be putting these photos on my blog this week so please don't worry. I just have a giveaway on my blog at the moment and already posted on there today but they will appear.

Secondly, I have to apologize to my partner for not mailing her exchange yet. It has been ready for weeks but we have had Postal strikes here in the U.K. which have just finished and it will be in the mail to you tomorrow. My DH was meant to do it today but both my daughters are unwell and all he has been doing is ferrying them to the doctors - they live at different places. One lives with us and the other in her own home. So please be assured it will be coming to you - I was just really worried about mailing it earlier because one of my exchanges was lost in the post (mail - whatever).

Lots of Love

Patti the displaced Yank xxx
www.tapestry-of-dreams.blogspot.com

Humbug Exchange

Just wanted to give a heads-up. I've got my Humbug finished and it will go out in the mail shortly. I hope my partner likes it.

Humbug

My humbug is on it's way today.

Ann

A Little Late, But on the way!

My needlebook is packaged and ready to be put in the mail tomorrow. I had a lot going on recently but, am excited that it is finally on its long journey across the seas.

needlebook

Hello everyone.

I'm sorry for delay. Wasn't ok. Needlebook is ready and will be sent tomorrrow morning.

Needlebook received from April!

I received my Needlebook Exchange from April. She stitched me this cute pumpkin man from Mill Hill. His gloves and shoes are beads, and the pumpkin is half beads, half stitches. The picture doesn't do it justice!

And here is the adorable backing fabric she used.

Thank you so much, April!

Needlebook from Bonnie

Just a short message that I recieved a gorgeuos needlebook from Bonnie this morning. I'll take photos later and show you all my traesures!

Thank you, Bonnie!

Hello everybody

I recieved my needlebook today

Audroné made it for my

it is very very very nice

I like it a lot

So thank you so mutch Audroné

And thank you for the goodies

And I want to show it to you all

greetings anita

HumbIug exchange

Hello here I am again,

while trying to post a comment, I finally know how to post correctly. My humbug is also on it's way to it's ne owner. it has to make a long trip so I hope it will arrive in the coming week.

Hugs from Liz

needlebook

hi everybody,

something has gone wrong with posting my message last monday. But my needlebook is on it's way. it,s making a long trip so the receiver has to wait a little while. keep patient and your will get a little present.
hugs from Liz

Needlebook received from Jean

Thank you so much Jean, I have received your beautiful package that you have sent to me.

Here is a picture to show:

Jean sent me some extras too, and I really happy to receive them.

More pictures are available in my blog.

Cindy...

Humbug on the way

I just came from the post office where I mailed my Humbug exchange. It has a very long way to go. Hope you like it! Mary Jo

Needlebook is on its way

I mailed it yesterday. I hope it will reach its new home by the weekend !

On its way!

Hello Ladies,

The needle book I have stitched is on its way.

Have a happy day!

Regards Ronel

It's on it's way!!

I posted my needlebook this afternoon on my way home.... Hopefully it will travel quickly!

Nicole

Needlebook Received

I have received a lovely needle book from Jenna in the USA - it is beautifully stitched and most appreciated! Thanks Jenna!

Cutting it fine

I'm just back from the post office after sending my needlebook and humbug on their journeys :D Hope my partners like them.

Lynne

Needlebook sent

My needlebook is on its way.

Regards,
Audrone

Needlebook on the way.

I mailed my needlebook today. It doesn't have far to go!

Needlebook Sent

I mailed off my needlebook today. It should take around 7-14 days to reach.

Hope my partner likes what I have stitched for her. (^_^)

Needlebook sent

My needlebook went in the post today but we are currently in the middle of lots of postal strikes so I don't know how long it will take to get to my partner. Fingers crossed not too long but it is going international.

Take care
Sharon (Shebafudge)

Needlebook on its way!

Just a quickie to say my needlebook is on its way to its new owner. HOPE she likes it!
Lynn S. in Mn.

My Needlebook…

… is on its way to its new home~ I am cutting it really close this time!!! Hope my partner will like it!!!!

Theresa

Needlebook Exchange

Just reporting in - my needlebook exchange is on its way around the other side of the world! Hope my partner likes it!

Needle book from Sabine

I received this beautiful needle book from Sabine (Stickhummel) today. Sabine also sent some wonderful stitching goodies with.

Thank you Sabine, you spoiled me!

Ronel, Cape Town, South Africa

Needle Book Reminder

Remember - your Needle Book needs to go out in the mail to your exchange partner no later than Monday, 2 November 2009.

My Needle Book On It's Way

My needle book made it to the post office today.
I hope it has a safe journey.

Needlebook from Amanda

Yesterday brought my Needlebook Exchange from Amanda. She did a wonderful job on this book, I instantly fell in love with it! Here's the front:

And the back:


And the whole exchange:


Amanda also made the sweet pins and scissor fob, which are just lovely. Sadly, I don't have a proper pair of embroidery scissors to put the fob on, but now I totally have a reason to buy a pair!

Thank you Amanda for such a great exchange!

Nicole

My needlebook is on it's way!

I've just returned from the Post Office - my needlebook is on it's way to it's new home!!!

Needlebook from xangles

Look what the mailman brought me today - this absolutely gorgeous Needle Book from Pokua! Can you believe she says this is her first attempt? I hesitated to untie the ribbon - afraid I would not get it tied back as beautifully as she did - lol!
Thank-you! This stitching is exquisite and I love your color selections. I will lo-o-o-ve using this for many many years!

FLOSS TAG Exchange

Hello....It's me again!

Just wanted to post the floss tag I received from Melissa M. in one of our last exchanges. I wasn't sure if I should post it here or in the other group site but will do it here.
Melissa was late in getting her floss tag done and to me and I totally understood why. I HOPE you are doing MUCH better Melissa! Take care of yourself first! That's the most important thing! She sent on a large package of needlework goodies PLUS a nice container of cookies she said were a recipe of her grandmothers as well. They were very good I guess as they soon disappeared around here! Ha!


Well then because we thought Melissa was missing in action and didn't know for sure what was going on...I was also "angeled" by Nicole. She sent along a floss tag to me as well. I received her floss tag package a couple days after I received Mellissa's but Nicole felt she would send hers along to me for being so patient.


Again I'll say that things happen in life (I know more than anyone how true that is in these last few months) Nicole was more than generous too and sent a very cute little tag as well as other goodies. I'll remember the nice gift and am willing to angel for anyone who needs one.

THANK YOU to both Melissa and Nicole!I appreciate the time and effort put in by both of you!

Lynn S. in Mn

Hi Everyone,
Just to let you know I received my needlebook from Mary Jo. She says the design is "Moon Light Serenade" from Papillon Creations. She also included the flosses used: Cyclamen from Weeks Dye Works and Lavender Potpourri from The Gentle Art.

THANK YOU so much Mary Jo. This little needlework book will come in handy and is my very FIRST one!

The Needle Book is On It's Way

Took my little Needle Book to the Post Office and sent it on it's way to it's new owner. They tell me about 7 days - keep your fingers crossed!
Oh wait- uncross your fingers - you've got stitching to do - lol!

humbug

hello all

i want to let you all know that
i send my humbug to his new owner today

i hope she like's it


greetings anita

Safe places :(

My needlebook was supposed to have the finishing done on it this morning and be in the mail this afternoon. I finished the stitching a few weeks ago before we went away and put it away to have the finishing done when we got back. It's either in a very safe place or the gremlins have been here!!! So, I'm about to start another one. The good thing is that after working tonight and tomorrow night I have some time off so it will be in the mail on time.

Lynne

mine is on its way too
really a long trip across sea
hope it will ok for my partner

My needlebook is on its way to my partner,too.I hope she likes it.
It is a long way to go.

Stickhummel

On its way

My needlebook is on its way to my exchange partner.
Mary Jo

Needlebook received

My gorgeous needlebook arrived from Monique yesterday, and it has a matching humbug :D Monique stitched both in a lovely autumn colour which matches a lot of the trees around here just now. She also included some lovely autumn and Halloween "confetti". Thank you so much for everything, Monique.

Lynne

Humbug (Berlingot) Exchange Sign-Ups

I'm Late, I'm Late, I'm Late!

Sign-ups are now open for our next exchange – a Humbug. This is the extra exchange we are squeezing into the Exchange Schedule.
We have so many talented people in this group – I can’t wait to see what everyone stitches for this exchange.
You will be able to sign-up through 19 October 2009, and your partner’s info will be emailed to you by 23 October 2009. Deadline to mail out your Humbug is 24 November 2009.

Please take a moment to review the exchange guidelines (link at top right of the sidebar). Remember that we are an international group, and make your plans accordingly.

What's a Humbug?

Not this:But this:There are some Humbug finishing tutorials listed at the bottom of this page, if you'd like to look.

To Sign-up for the Humbug Exchange, please e-mail me by 19 October 2009 with Humbug in the subject line, and include your Name and Address (I have most, but not all of your addresses).

Needlebook

My exchange is on its way to my partner. I hope she likes it.

Needlebook on it's way

Hello al

My needlebook is on it's way to a new home.
I hope she will like it.
Please let me know when it's gets to it's new home.

Greetings Monique

Really a great surprise coming back from work.I found a fat envelope full of goodies and a marvellous needlebook.As soon as I can take a photo I will show them to you.Thanks for all Anita,I love them all.
And here there are what I got as I promised you

Needle Book Exchange Emails

have all been sent on their merry way! Check your inboxes and make sure you received the Needle Book Exchange notice from me.

Happy Stitching!

Finishing Links

Take a look at the bottom of the page. Go ahead - I'll wait.
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I've begun listing links to various finishing techniques.

If you have a link to a great finishing tutorial - please share it with all of us. You could also email it to me, and I'll add it to the list.

I'll start emailing partner info for the Needle Book Exchange tomorrow - so double check the lists on the left and make sure your name is there if you signed up for the Needle Book Exchange.

TTFN!

Changing the name in your signature

For Gaby and anyone else wanting to change the name in their signature.

I did a little investigating, and here is what I found:

Only you can change the name in your signature.

Sign in to Blogger
Go to My Account
Under my Products, click Settings
This brings up Edit User Profile
Under Identity, click in the box next to display name
Type in your desired name (what you want to show up as your signature)
At the bottom, click Save Profile

You are done!

NOTICE:
If anyone has an address for Sharon M, would you please email it to me? I would like to try to contact her, and I don't have an address.

Just...

...good to see Tiny Treasures is still alive;-)) But I am still worried about Sharon, I really hope nothing serious happened...

Well, I don´t love to make needlebooks, but I will join the humbug exchange later;-))

And my real name is Gaby, so perhaps someone could change that in the sidebar??
Einschies stitching blog = Gaby

Thanks and have fun stitching today;-))

The Votes are In!

You may have noticed the poll is closed and all the votes are in.

Uh-oh! We had a tie for sixth place!

Needleminder 9 (24%)
Humbug 9 (24%)
Flat Fold 9 (24%)

What to do, what to do?

Well, dear friends, here's what I decided to do: I squoze in one more exchange for 2009! And then I went ahead and added the last exchange to 2010. That means we have the next eight exchanges planned! Hip-hip-Hurray!

So with no further ado - here's the schedule for the rest of 2009 and for all of 2010:


You can always find the schedule under the Exchange Guidelines and New Member Info link in the upper right corner.

BTW, there are still a few more days to sign up for the Needle Book Exchange.

Happy Planning and Stitching!

The Needle Book Has It!

Sign-ups are now open for our next exchange – a Needle Book. We have so many talented people in this group – I can’t wait to see what everyone stitches for this exchange. You will be able to sign-up through 22 September 2009, and your partner’s info will be emailed to you by 1 October 2009. Deadline to mail out is 2 November 2009.
Please take a moment to review the exchange guidelines (link at top right of the sidebar). Remember that we are an international group, and make your plans accordingly.

To Sign up for the Needle Book Exchange, please e-mail me by 22 September 2009 with Needle Book in the subject line, and include your Name and Address (I have most, but not all of your addresses).

Take a look at the poll over to the right. You may vote for multiple items {please only vote for six (6) items}. If you choose something else, make a post about what you would like to stitch and why – we’ll include it in a future poll!

Proposed Exchange Schedule

I was thinking (always a dangerous pastime- lol!) that we might benefit if we had regularly scheduled exchanges, announced in advance, and posted for all to see. So I devised this little schedule. It provides for six exchanges a year, a two-week period to sign up, a month to stitch, finish and mail, and three weeks before the next exchange sign up ends.

I also thought that, after we get the next exchange underway (you did remember to vote here (sorry, I cannot seem to make the link work!), right?), I would post a poll over on the right and let everyone vote for the items they would like to stitch in the coming year.

As always, you would only sign up for the exchanges you want to, but hopefully, having a posted schedule would let youand let you sign up for the things you really want to do.

Here’s a list of some ideas, with links to pictures for most (thank-you The World’s Largest Collection of Smalls and TWLCOS Too!)

Altoid Tin
Bell Pull
Biscornu * TTE
Bookmark
Bourse
CD Cover

Christmas
Cube
Easter
Fall Theme
Flat Fold
Floss Ring Tag * TTE
Halloween
Humbug

Mail Art
Mattress Pincushion

Measuring Tape

Needlebook

Needleminder
Needleroll
Origami
Ornament

Pendibule
Pincushion
Pinkeep
Post card (this example is not cross stitch, but fun!)

Ruler Pocket

Sachet
Scissor Fob * TTE
Scissor Pocket
Spring Theme

Stitcher's Pocket
Summer Theme
Thimble Pocket or Pouch
Toblerone
Valentine Theme (Stitcher's Choice)
What Not Basket
Winter Theme

So, What do you think? Would you like to have a schedule - or would you prefer to wing it? I’d love to hear if you have some other ideas of items to stitch – and if you would also include a link to an example, that would be fantastic!

BTW, the pics of stitched items are all examples of my work, from exchanges I participated in elsewhere (just in case you were wondering !)

News from my partner

Hello girls, I have to say that I had news from partner in the floss tag exchange. She sent me a letter telling me that she had have troubles but she was making my floss tag to send it to me as soon as posible, so now I am happy. Hugs, Estrella