My Valentine exchange has landed! Paula, of Needles, Hooks & Paperback Books has emailed to let me know it arrived. I sewed her a long pillow and a little scissor fob. This was one of the rare times I've mailed an exchange late. You see, I had the long pillow all ready to be mailed when I received my Valentine, the gorgeous scissor keep from Michelle. Suffering from a bit of performance anxiety, I was positive my exchange was inferior. So I decided to whip up a little fob to make up for it. Then, I had a rough week at the grocery store because another winter storm was predicted and all of Stillwater had to stock up on several weeks worth of groceries before it hit. I was so tired after work each day that the fob took me forever to finish. And then the storm arrived. So with all these excuses the exchange was a day late being mailed. Why yes, I am OCD. How can you tell?
Paula seemed to like what I sent so I seem to be forgiven.
Design ~ Love BugDesigner ~ Erynne Chard
Fabric ~ 28 count Crossed Wings Linen in Rainforest
Finish ~ Long Pillow
Fiber ~ DMC
Thank you for visiting my blog today!
xox
"Seemed to like it?" I LOVE it! It was a fabulous exchange and I was so happy that you were the one to send to me! And guess what? I also mailed on Monday to my partner =) Thanks so much for everything you sent to me! Silly woman!
ReplyDeleteAww; you should have more confidence, this is a lovely exchange. But, I'm the same way myself. I'm already agonizing over the Easter Exchange! Have to be careful--it'll be bad luck to give someone something you made while in a bad atmosphere, right?
ReplyDeleteToo Cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy youngest daughter would be very jealous!
Tsk, tsk, tsk...
ReplyDeleteA day late?! You are such a bad girl!!! :-)
Seriously, your finishes are toooooo cute!!!!! Who can remember about the late mailing after seeing these? They would put a smile on anyone's face~
Wow, I love this design on the green linen! And your finishing fabric is a perfect match, I'm sure Paula is grinning from ear to ear every time she looks at this pillow :)
ReplyDeleteI love this piece! The fabric you used matches your stitched piece so perfect. Paula is a lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty exchange gift - both the pillow and the fob! Maybe you are too hard on yourself.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute. I love the green fabric with the ladybugs...too cute! I am sure she loved it.
ReplyDeletecute as a bug
ReplyDeleteBoth are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your recipient LOVED them.
Hope the storm isn't too bad.
It is absolutely adorable - both the fob and pillow!
ReplyDeleteI love the long pillow. It's perfect. I'm always anxious when I send an exchange. I have no original ideas in my head at all. So, I end up finishing what I am most comfortable with...little stuffed pillow!
ReplyDeleteAnother winter round on it's way? Gee, I hope not.
Cute exchange! I like the matching linen and fabric!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!!! You had nothing to worry about...you did a great job in finishing. I have yet to do either... a long pillow (which I love) nor a fob. So you did great.
ReplyDeleteLove the set! Its Gorgeous for sure! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous project! The fabric is perfect for the stitching. Lady Bugs remind me of warm sunny weather.
ReplyDeleteThat is sooooo cute!!! I don't know how you could possibly have had performance anxiety!
ReplyDeleteIt is soooo cute. love the fabric too.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love the colors. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely adorable and you are so good at choosing exactly the right co-ordinating fabric.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you can really call it late if it arrived before valentine;s day
What a beautifull project you have made, Love it... Great job
ReplyDeleteAww cute!
ReplyDeleteA perfect exchange gift. You did good!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love the finishing--may have to keep it in mind as I've never tried anything like that. Nice bright colors, too (much better than the one color that seems to be everywhere right now--gray, and snow-white!).
ReplyDeleteSharon,
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the color fabric you chose and that lady bug fabric is absolutely perfect!! I stitched this design this past week and just did it on white. I like yours so much better!!
You do awesome stitching & finishing girlfriend! :)
How ADORABLE Sharon! I'm seeing all of these long pillows and I have yet to try one. So much to do, so little time... ;o)
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on both! they are so cute!
ReplyDeleteNo one could be disappointed in such a wonderful exchange. Love that co-ordinating fabric & the cute fob. Lucky recipient! :0)
ReplyDeletewow...that looks very pretty
ReplyDeletePerformance anxiety?! The Love Bug is ADORABLE!
ReplyDeleteI thought of you 2 days ago when I went to the store to stock up for our Snowpocalypse. Also I thought of you last night when I went to stock up. And this morning when I went to stock up! Hee--no parking spots, no bread, and you can tell all of the poor grocery people were on their last legs and nerves.
That is wonderful! What a sweet gift.
ReplyDeleteThat is just too cute! I love the longer pillow and the fact that you got the most perfect fabric to go with it!
ReplyDeleteThey're so cute!
ReplyDeleteThey're adorable! What a lovely gift.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Paula is just loving your gift, Sharon--both bugs are so cute :)
ReplyDeleteGirl! That looks fabulous. Anyone would be lucky to receive that cutie! I love the linen color and the fabric goes so well with it.
ReplyDeleteThey are fabulous
ReplyDeleteWow, what a gorgeous exchange. Lovely!
ReplyDeletethat's a gorgeous exchange - anyone would be delighted to receive it!! The scissor keep is a fabulous addition!
ReplyDeleteYou all sure have had the weather. What sweet gifties you stitched...hugs, linda
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat exchange! I just love, love, love the fabric that you chose to stitch on. To sound like the geek that I am - it is wicked cool. Don't know why you would feel inferior - your exchanges are always so beautiful. Take care.
ReplyDeleteLei
It's a gorgeous exchange! I love your long pillows.
ReplyDeleteOh, those lady bugs are soooo cute! Love the fabric you used to finish the pillow, too! Very nice work!
ReplyDeletePerformance anxiety... I know just how that feels. In your case, though, completely unnecessary, the fob looks gorgeous! What a great exchange :o)
ReplyDeleteHope you get a bit of rest soon!
Ohhhh, what a lovely exchnage piece. It's cute to use this fabric with the stitched motif, just gorgeous. And the little fob is just as cute. I *love* long pillows.
ReplyDeleteWonderful long pillow, what a super exchange gift to receive
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty, I love those fabrics and colours and your finishing!!
ReplyDeleteyour stitching and finish are always so pretty, i love it!, the fabric is gorgeous too!.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gift ;-)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Loved the finishing too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous job! It is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteMicki
That is sooo cute - love the long pillow finish!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhh how could she not love it???
ReplyDeleteLove the love bug! It is so cute! Have a wonderful Valentine's day!
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts Sharon. How could your exchange partner not be happy?
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!
Margaret
Awww it looks fantastic! I don't think your finishing is sub standard at all!
ReplyDeleteBoth the fob and pillow are cute!
ReplyDeleteOMG, that's SO cute!!! Lucky Paula. :o)
ReplyDeleteHey! I recognize that little lady bug! ;P
ReplyDeleteGreat finishing & stitching! Love the looooong pillow!! Oooh you've just given me an idea...ty!