Re-doing a Couple of Splendid Sampler Blocks.

I had been contemplating a different fabric choices for a couple of blocks I completed some time ago. Each time I looked at the blocks I knew I was not happy with the way they looked. I've now redone the parts I wasn't happy with and
also made a different applique piece  for the clover block, as I couldn't find the original one. When I find the original one, I'll have two different versions of that block, when the quilt goes together.

So firstly, from this as it was, with a special stripe from some fabric of my late Mothers' that was not cotton, I know she would understand,

 

to this cotton ticking stripe of sturdier fabric.

 

 The second block, from this

                                                             
                                                                             to this.         

The second clover block, this one is applique, while the original is a pieced block.

Enjoy. 

Kay.

October ODW and other October Stitching.

 



The theme for the month of October was Halloween or, anything that you can relate to, for October in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere. Spring for us in the Southern hemisphere while Autumn is at play in the Northern Hemisphere.

After much ado with the camera I've only one of the photos of  two pieces I specifically stitched for the ODW for this month.

This is the second

I did manage to stitch duplicates, for my own collection, of my Halloween exchange pieces. A different colourway for the 'chic witch' stitching, I was not concentrating and had done a few letters before I realized I was using the wrong colour.

Halloween Ornaments Arrived to My Partner.

             These are the two ornaments I stitched for Theresa, for the 2017 Halloween exchange, and here is what Theresa said.

Guess what came today...  Some lovely ornaments and adorable buttons from my friend Kay.

I love them.  I had to look twice to see what you were talking about.  .

How in the world did you do those labels though makes me remember I probably didn't even sign mine. --oops.

Thanks again!

Theresa

                            The first is a freebie from La Comtesse and La Point De Croix on 32ct,  Linen           with DMC Threads.

 
                        The second is a freebie from Loretta Oliver - Stitching the Night Away, on hand dyed Opalescent 32 Belfast Linen with DMC Threads.

So I'm all done for both exchanges this year. As always, great exchanges and  loads of fun participating.  Thank you to those who do the organizing, I admire your dedication.
Back to my stitching "to do" list, which is one of each of those for me. Kay.

Christmas Ornament Exchange

I received two very pretty ornaments from my 2017 exchange partner. The camera is flat so will post the photo as soon as it is charged. I was so thrilled when they arrived.  Life had taken over for me and mine had not been sent by that time. It is a wee while until Christmas, so I decided to keep them where I can see and enjoy them for extra time, before Christmas.
My exchange partner has received my ornament, so I can show it now, Thank you Sue for your very kind comments.
Wow the ornament arrived!

HI Kay

Your amazing ornament arrived today..

I just love it 

You do such amazing cross stitch and I love your back too

thanks for being my partner

hugs

Sue

p.s  love the needle threaders too... always need those 

Ornament Front Reveal.

Below is the front of the ornament I stitched for  Karen, my partner for the 2017

Halloween exchange, under the circumstances, I can retain it for myself.
Enjoy.

A Very Different Halloween Ornament Exchange for 2017. :).

I stitched the ornament for my exchange partner a couple of weeks ago. Last week I received a parcel from a generous stitcher who was not my partner, however, she also had my name as her partner. I had no idea that I was her partner.  Confused? Yes, we two were.  I tried to clarify the situation with both my original partner and the organizer. It was further confusion  after I emailed partner #1, a week ago, I am still waiting for  a reply. :)  One can only surmise partner # 1 withdrew from the exchange  and I wasn't notified. Luckily I had not mailed out her parcel, however, my ornaments are personalised and they can't be re-gifted without pulling them apart, as you can see by the reverse side of that ornament, below.

I included a piece of hand dyed, Belfast, opalescent fabric and a couple of other small items not shown.

Now below,  are the two wonderful ornaments I received from partner #2 Theresa.

Can you see the clever hair, it is three dimensional  and so pretty. It reminded me of a small quilt I made some years ago, with dimensional hair on two of the wee dolls featured on that piece.

Theresa generously included a small zippered pouch and three packets of fabulous, Halloween coloured threads. Something greatly appreciated as they are very hard to locate where I live.  Thank you so much Theresa,  for  a wonderful Halloween exchange.

 I managed to get two different ornaments ready to mail to Theresa today. The ornaments chosen will be revealed when I hear, that they have arrived. Meanwhile these are the reverse sides of both ornaments. Enjoy.