Mail Art Sent

 I just received word that the Mail Art piece that I sent has been received!  It arrived in Germany without a single speck of dirt or dust, in pristine condition.

I am a bit annoyed with myself.  I had intended a different finish for the envelope which would have centered the motifs better but I was in a bit of a hurry when I was doing the construction and I 'forgot' what I originally intended.  It was too late to re do it, so.....it went off in the mail a bit lopsided.....

edited to add:  the motifs are from It's Autumn, and older chart by Sue Hillis!

Mail Art Received

 I was asked to join a German Mail Art group on Facebook recently.  The first exchange that I participated in was a fall themed exchange. 

I received this piece in the mail this weekend.  Sabine did a beautiful job of stitching and constructing the envelope, unfortunately, she was afraid to put it in the mail, so she put it in another envelope to mail.  It doesn't have stamps on this piece or the cancelation.  I must say that I am a bit disappointed, as the stamps and cancelation give the envelope character. 

Spooky Stitches

 

While I was at the Inspired Needle recently, I picked up this Shepherd's Bush kit.  It's a little stitching bag.  I did one similar to this a while ago, so I had to do this one while I am in the mood for Halloween.  It stitched up rather quickly.

Natalie's Birth Sampler

 

Natalie is now two and a half!  I finally finished her birth sampler.  Off to the framers with it soon. 


As soon as their parents pick out their samplers, Owen and Peter will get one too

Kim's Round Robin

While at the retreat, I stitched this for Kim's Round Robin.  We are each to stitch our inital, I'm not really sure if I want to be remembered as an elephant.....

 

 

Last weekend, I spent 3 days on the Southside of Chicago, specifically in Crestwood, at the annual South Side Get Together.  The group was a bit smaller this year, but it was still a lot of fun.  So much fun and stitching went on that I forgot to take pictures!   I did take a trip to the Inspired Needle in Lemont while I was in the area for some much needed supplies.  

The Inspired Needle is a great little shop, I am always amazed at how much Cathy has to offer!  Lots of fibres to choose from.

 

Lots of charts, too!  and a cozy table to sit and stitch.

Cathy is great to work with.  Stop in and see her if you are in the area.  You can also order from her on line!

 

It's My Blogaversary!

7 years ago today is started my blog!  892 post, 235 followers later, I am still stitching and still blogging.  I should have planned a give-a-way but I guess I just wasn't organized enough! 

October TUSAL Report

Here is the ort jar right after the new noon....it might look like lots of stitching, but it really was a lot of frogging!

September Progress, October Goals

It was a busy month with the beginning of German School and lots going on at the regular job.  I did manage to get in an average of 3 hours per day on my stitching.  Most of the month, stitching wise was taken up with Natalie's Birth Sampler.  It is almost done, just another day or two. 

September

WISPS:
10 hours on Rocky Mountain Christmas  
work on Logan’s stocking 
Antique Map and Needlebook
Heirloom Christmas Sampler

In Progress

Strawberry #1
Sue’s RR piece finished
LHN Mystery part 3 finished
Oveture II 

Crazy January starts

Natalie’s Birth Sampler  worked on it

Future New starts
Snow in Love
Good Tidings
afghan pillow bear
afghan pillow moose
Crystal Violets
French Alphabet block sampler
Silent Night (CCN)
Around the World in 80 Days
Owen’s birth sampler
Peter’s Birth Sampler
Natalie’s Stocking
Owen’s stocking
Peter’s stocking
Mark & Karen’s wedding sampler
Tony & Melissa’s wedding sampler
Halloween House #15
Rose Quaker page 8 finished

October

WISPS:
10 hours on Rocky Mountain Christmas  
work on Logan’s stocking 
Antique Map and Needlebook
Heirloom Christmas Sampler

In Progress

Strawberry #1
Oveture II 

Crazy January starts

Natalie’s Birth Sampler 

Future New starts

Snow in Love
Good Tidings
afghan pillow bear
afghan pillow moose
Crystal Violets
French Alphabet block sampler
Silent Night (CCN)
Around the World in 80 Days
Owen’s birth sampler
Peter’s Birth Sampler
Natalie’s Stocking
Owen’s stocking
Peter’s stocking
Mark & Karen’s wedding sampler
Tony & Melissa’s wedding sampler
Halloween House #15
Fall Mail Art
4 person RR - mine
5 person RR - Suzanne's
12 person RR - Kim's

 

Christmas Mail Art