the mail'n stuff

There was an exchange for some stitchie stuff, a post card and something, non stitching, that goes with it all........ the EMS Secret pal/stash exchange.



I sent to pandabear. Betcha' can't guess the theme!


Now for "the story":

I couldn't find a panda iron-on for the little canvas tote bag (purchased bag by-the-way, I am not that talented). So I used a fancy scrapbooking sticker on the front instead. It came out quite nice!

Also inside the bag were a few skeins of white and black DMCs, a beanie panda- you just see it's face a bit in this shot- whose arm is around a rolled up piece of white aida. The plastic figurine panda is looking on at the whole thing. In admiration naturally.
The whole package took a scenic route but did finally get there. See? It's all wrapped up in nice striped paper!



And this is what I received:


Melissa/babynurse sent me one of the biggest puffy envelopes I have ever seen!

Inside was a desert scene Dimensions kit called "Desert Hues", two tubes of aida, a homemade post card (wicked cute), a hanger, two handmade cards with with plastic canvas inserts and matching envelopes, and three more postcards! My favorite post card was of the gems and the stiched ornament she made too. I haven't taken a pic of that yet..... So pretty!



Other Stitchie News!
I mailed off a few packages.

This is the one received by Outi. Check out her pictures! I forgot to take a picture, *sigh, my mind is going I swear, but hers came out nicely. Plus I think I can only post 5 pics per post here anyways. It's a belated Bday gift, kind of..... A piece of linen, some linen threads, a skein of white (one can always use white!), a Mill Hill cat treasure and a funny kitty stamp. :) I love the expression on the cat's face. The card just screamed Outi, it had to go to her- don't you think? Her cat was a fabulous model for it of course.



Another package arrived at its new home in the Netherlands, at Barbara's house. I did remember to snap a pic of this one: Here is a pic she took.

Barbara was the winner from the completed exchange giveaway on Flossmoms.

I hope you are all having a great day!

countdown....

Just a reminder! The sign ups for the Biscornu Exchange close March 15th, 2008, at midnight (GMT +2).

The participants of the exchange will be entered into a drawing for free stash, what you ask? It's a mystery!


Mr Snowman says, "Psst! She's been known to snoop in wishlists!"

Biscornu Exchange!!!!!!

You can sign up here for the Biscornu Exchange on the Flossmoms forum (quoted below by Outi, the organizer of the exchange).

"The theme is monochromatic i.e. you can use only one colour when stitching the design - slight tone variations are allowed, as long as the colour stays the same, in case you wish to use hand-dyed/variegated floss. (As an example this and this apply as one colour, whereas this and this don't.)

The size of the finished item should be appr. 3'' - 4'' (or 7,60 cm - 10, 15 cm).

The sign-ups open now and will be closed 15th of March, 2008, at midnight (GMT +2). I will send the names out by email 17th of March.
The mailing-out date is 28th of April. "

I realize if you aren't already a member there that there is a bit of a sign up, get approved and then sign up for the exchange, so..... to help ease the hassle a little~
Out of all those who sign up and complete the exchange, I will be drawing one name for a mystery prize to be sent out by yours truly. Now who doesn't want to stitch, get an exchange goodie and possibly get more to "enhance their stash"?
So fly over there and sign up!!!!!!

Shouldn't every day be stash day?

I just read that Vicki received her giveaway goodie from me today. I mailed it out much later than I had anticipated, but it reached her quickly.
Funny this was the best pic I could get of it. Vicki's is so much better!
Sort of hard to see the label, but it's 28ct Platinum Laguna with a Mill Hill rose treasure.
Happy Stitching Vicki!

Quickie update

I have closed the sign up the Surprise Giveaway........
I will need to go out of town for a bit Sunday (today). I will post a winner Monday I think. So stay tuned!

Only 9?

Nine people have signed up for the Surprise Giveaway. I can feel the excitement! I want to do a nice job wrapping "it" up too.....
tick tock, tick tock.

hm, a surprise ?

I mentioned earlier to watch here for an upcoming giveaway. Well here ya go. Sign up here in the comments by October 14th! I have a little pressie to give, and yeah, it's a good one! I will draw a name with the highly scientific way called "drawing a name from a hat", and post here who wins.

redwork WIP

I worked on this a little before and during ER last night. It's a bit wrinkled because I am stitching in hand. I don't typically do that because my left hand cramps up. But this is too small to use a hoop for. It's also old fabric and I don't dare put much strain on it.

I am using one of my sharpest sewing needles and DMC498.

Really hope to have this done by Valentine's. So many other things I need to wrap up and have been dieing to start.

The Linabear Giveaway was mailed out yesterday and should be received in about a week. It may be taking the longest journey I have ever sent before. Once it reaches its destination I will put up the pic I took.

Now to go and assemble a crib. Then on to taxes.

*bleh

winner!

The winner of the first giveaway at Linabear was drawn today. I used the highly scientific method of a hat, strips of paper with the names written on them and my 8 yr old son to draw the name. I will be going to the craft store early this week now I have the details of what colors to get. I PM'd Coral to get her full name and snail mail. Then off the goodie will go!
I was sort of surprised though as I thought more people would sign up.
Who knows- maybe word will get out and I will do this again with more people........

giveaway, that means free stuff!

After hearing the crickets.....I have decided to take the guesswork out, so go over and sign up already!