Hello World!!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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I'm still here, alive and kicking. I had the longest vacation ever and it was awesome. I didn't bring with me any of my WIP so it was really a pretty long break from stitching.
I have not yet shown you some of my finishes late last year and so here it goes.
Let me start with 2 of my SAL. I'm pleased with the result of my Papillon Creations 2008 MS SAL "How does your garden grow?". I have completed it as scheduled in December and framed it myself right after. It is now proudly on display in our living room.
LOVE it!!
I've had slow progress on my "Beloved" SAL and here's what I've stitched before my long vacation.
I have not worked on it (busy with life) since I got back from my trip. And I knew I'm way behind, hopefully I can catch up before Feb28.
I have also been stitching Blackbird Designs Mystery Bonus Sampler since November 2008 (if I remember right) and have completed the 4th chart in December.
The fabric is a 32ct Befast JdJ Pumpkin Patches which I think is perfect for this design. I like the 4th chart,and I know you will agree with me when I say, how true is this, " I cannot count my day complete, til needle, thread and fabric meet."
I have also made my own version of the famous QSnap Hugger. It's been in my wishlist since 2007 but it was discontinued before I can get one. So I decided to make my own version and called it Fabsnap Cover, short for extra fabric in qsnap cover.
This is a great way to keep our stitching projects clean and tidy while stitching. I made 2, one for 8" frame (the blue floral one) and one for 11" frame which is my fave as the fabric is toile (with angel prints). I will be offering this Fabsnap COver in Jardin de Joy, for inquiries please email me.
Here are some of my finishes for 2008 which I have given away as gifts for my dear friends.
Needlerolls:
Floss Keeper Tag:
I always like The Sweetheart Tree designs, perhaps because it uses specialty stitches in most if not all of their designs. I have stitched a couple of NR designs earlier part of December last year but I intended to finish it not as NR (I have in mind what the finishing will be but will reveal it later on).
Before bidding 2008 goodbye, I had SEX (not that thing... my blog is still wholesome and for GP, lol!!) I mean Stash Enhancement eXperience. This was a great buy as I got it half the OSP.
Belated Happy Valentine!! Hope you all had a great heart's day. Mine was wonderful. Hubby and I had dinner out at an Italian resto. He gave me a box of my fave black chocolates and granted my wish of a pair of Fit Flop Electra Gold and More Twine Series Limited Edition Black Leather Case for my iPhone. He's really sweet and thoughtful, lucky me!
Thanks so much for all your greetings and warm wishes. I couldn't be happier receiving them all.
Have a nice day everyone.
TFL.
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19 angel's blush:
Hello Joei,
Welcome to the bloggy world again!
I'm glad to see you are here!
Your photos are gorgeous as always!
The Papillon SAL looks so beautiful, like the other projects, but my favourite is the Beloved SAL! Wonderful!
Maybe I'll stitch next year ;)
I'm glad to reading your holiday was super! Fine.
Hugs,
Nina
You have been busy last year!!!! Look at all these wonderful projects!!! I love all your SALs!!!
Welcome back Joei, your last finishies just faboulus! I love the garden grow, and your Christmas rolls very beautiful:)
Good to see you back....your finishes looks beautiful as usual. It was a pleasure to read your blog.
Welcome back, Joei! I'm glad you had a wonderful vacation!
Au usual, you've shown us very beautiful pictures of your finishes!
Your stitching finishes are beautiful! I can't wait to see how your Beloved sampler turns out. I've been dying to buy that chart and start it, but I've still got my WIP to work on ;)
Thanks for sharing your stitching pics with us!
Everything is absolutely gorgeous! Your stitching is so beautiful and you pick the loveliest projects!!!
Welcome back friend!
wow...lots of stitching progress. Impressive!
Your garden glow is cheerful and beautiful. It's nice looking at it everyday. The frame brings out the colours too.
Those christmas needlerolls are so pretty! And i certainly like the floss-tage you have stitched for me :)
Dear Joei,
It's me again :D
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Hugs!
Wow...that is a lot of beautiful finishes. Love the Papillon Creations, its so really gorgeous!!
Those SweetHeart Tree are so lovely too.
you're stitching is wonderful, your papillon garden is so lovely in it's new frame
I have enjoyed reading your blog, so many wonderful stitched pieces
Welcome back Joei,
Your finished pieces are so pretty, love your "How Does Your Garden Grow",looks very elegant. Your The Sweetheart Tree pieces are fabulous!
I am so happy to see you back blogging Joei! All of your stitching is absolutely beautiful:)
Hi sis! So happy to see you posted again! I haven't updated in forever. I am very busy. Heading out to santa maria tonight for the weekend, SIL's b-day =) I hope you had a wonderful vacation. Mwah! I've missed you! Take care!
By the way all your finishes are gorgeous, the Garden Grow one caught my eye, its truly beautiful and the colorings are pretty, so spring like! Congrats!
I'm happy to read you again, you have done so beautiful stitchings, I couldn't say what I like the most, they are all soooooo pretty!!!
Your Papillon is amazing! I love the colours you chose for it. Beautiful wip. Glad to see you back blogging. I missed your posts. xx
Welcome back!
I really have missed you.
I'm happy to see you here. Your Sals are espectaculars! Congratulations!
Welcome back my friend and Thank you for the award!
That's lotsa finishes you have completed and they are all beautifully finished!I'm looking forward for our fun SAL :)
I just adore your photos! The papillon piece is to die for
Your angel's blush.....