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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Wondering...

...what my mail carrier must think when I get packages every couple of days. Maybe, "That lady has gone crazy on eBay again...?"

My second Ornament Swap came this week. This one is from Lisa V in Australia. I just love the red and gold colors Lisa has used. And that tassel rocks! The backing fabric has a red & gold theme and the overall ornament is expertly constructed as well.

Thank you, Lisa! I love this ornament ~ soooo much!

Remember I needed some mauve silk ribbon? Glenna was able to get her hands on some to send me. Somehow, she couldn't resist including a very sweet RAK in the package. I love surprises!


I really like these Victoria Sampler bird ornaments. They are just the sweetest images...except for maybe the #2 leaflet ~ those were kind of an odd pair. Thank you so much, Glenna! I really appreciate you getting the ribbon for me and the chart was such a nice gesture.



I haven't finished the bunny fob yet...not had any stitching time this week. It's "Spring Cleaning" at work (my idea) and "the boss" must do her share or she can't expect her employees to do the same. Lead by example, I say! This means I have trashed my hands with all the scrubbing and scouring. No one feels like stitching with cracked, dried out fingers. Blech!


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34 comments:

  1. BubzRugzMarch 31, 2011 at 4:23:00 PM CDT

    Sometimes I think bloggers should take out shares in the postal service!!! Lovely ornament..
    Hugz

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  2. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 4:24:00 PM CDT

    What a lovely ornament, and a cute set of birdies to stitch! That ribbon looks beautiful as well!

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  3. Rachel S-HMarch 31, 2011 at 4:40:00 PM CDT

    If he only knew the pretty things you get sent! Lovely work on that ornament!

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  4. SarahMarch 31, 2011 at 4:41:00 PM CDT

    I hear ya on the rough fingers. I've been spring cleaning my home followed by, looking for solutions for making my hands soft again!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 5:23:00 PM CDT

    Well, aren't you the lucky lady today. Beautiful ornament and I'm really glad you were able to get some silk ribbon.

    I had never seen silk ribbon like that. Wow --- it's gorgeous.

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  6. MargaretMarch 31, 2011 at 5:42:00 PM CDT

    Nice mail you received for sure! Love the ornament -- and Glenna is a sweetheart!

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  7. BeritMarch 31, 2011 at 5:51:00 PM CDT

    spring cleaning, eh? I need more disposable gloves. Great goodies!

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  8. barbaraMarch 31, 2011 at 6:54:00 PM CDT

    Oh, what sweet goodies!!

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  9. Patty C.March 31, 2011 at 6:57:00 PM CDT

    Congrats on the lovely RAK
    Wishing you more stitchy time !!

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  10. Lynn S.March 31, 2011 at 7:33:00 PM CDT

    Very nice ornament and such nice other goodies too! Lucky you!

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  11. VickyMarch 31, 2011 at 8:01:00 PM CDT

    With the Aussie $ doing so great against the US $ my postman is doing a roaring business LOL

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  12. JoannaMarch 31, 2011 at 8:07:00 PM CDT

    That is such a pretty ornament.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 9:09:00 PM CDT

    What a great postie day! Lovely goodies from everyone! Hope your hands are better soon.

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  14. MyraMarch 31, 2011 at 9:19:00 PM CDT

    What a wonderful RAK and lovely ornament from Lisa. Stitchy mail is so much fun!

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  15. LesleyanneApril 1, 2011 at 1:19:00 AM CDT

    Congratulations on your two raks and getting the ribbon you needed. The ornament is gorgeous.

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  16. SolstitchesApril 1, 2011 at 1:24:00 AM CDT

    Lovely things in the mail!
    That ribbon is gorgeous - can't wait to see what you are going to do with it.
    The exchange ornament is very pretty.
    Margaret

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  17. KimApril 1, 2011 at 2:00:00 AM CDT

    The colour of the ribbon is gorgeous!!
    I love those cute little birds as well, they look lovely with the buttons embellishments.

    :)

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  18. ChristineApril 1, 2011 at 2:14:00 AM CDT

    The ornament is beautiful, and what a wonderful RAK

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  19. CarolApril 1, 2011 at 6:42:00 AM CDT

    What lovely gifts in your mail this week, Sharon--aren't stitchers the kindest people. Good luck with the spring cleaning at work--i'm sure you'll have the place shining in no time :)

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  20. KateApril 1, 2011 at 7:46:00 AM CDT

    Gorgeous ornament!
    Love the colour of that ribbon - great to get REK'd at the same time too - enjoy!

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  21. Norma Soulet (AZArtist)April 1, 2011 at 12:17:00 PM CDT

    Lovely ornament! Enjoy the RAKS too.
    Hugs

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  22. NataliaApril 1, 2011 at 12:26:00 PM CDT

    Spring cleaning??? What is that??? Oh my gosh, I can't even think about that.
    I love your ornament !

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  23. MaryApril 1, 2011 at 1:07:00 PM CDT

    That's a lovely ornament and the bird chart is awesome!

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  24. AnnetteApril 1, 2011 at 1:49:00 PM CDT

    What a lovely ornie..
    You got spoiled...

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  25. Sun City StitcherApril 1, 2011 at 2:20:00 PM CDT

    Keep the postal carrier guessing it is funner that way!

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  26. staciApril 1, 2011 at 8:11:00 PM CDT

    LOL, I used to wonder that when I was participating in a lot of exchanges :) Enjoy your sweet exchange!

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  27. Kalu VApril 2, 2011 at 7:51:00 PM CDT

    lol ... i think my mail man hates me already from all the ebay and online cross stitch shopping

    thats why i couldnt understand when Las Vegas was going to close the post office for a day (saturday) because people were just not using their services as much .. i was like what??? so i just decided to help USPS and buy some more things =D

    Cant wait to see the project in need of the mauve ribbon ! its such a pretty color

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  28. CarissaApril 3, 2011 at 9:25:00 AM CDT

    Another nice ornie and those birdies are just so sweet!

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  29. LynnApril 3, 2011 at 6:07:00 PM CDT

    I have to visit the P.O. each day rather than have delivered mail so the ladies there definitely comment each time I pick up a parcel. "Wow, you must stitch a lot, eh?" If they only knew!
    Great ornament and a fantastic RAK!

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  30. Carolyn NCApril 4, 2011 at 1:47:00 AM CDT

    Lovely swap and RAK!

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  31. PumpkinApril 4, 2011 at 9:08:00 AM CDT

    Lisa did a perfect job on that ornament! Wow!

    That was very sweet of Glenna :o)

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  32. JulieApril 5, 2011 at 10:32:00 AM CDT

    Lovely ornament and gorgeous ribbon

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  33. Aussie StitcherApril 8, 2011 at 3:58:00 AM CDT

    Thank goodness that your postal worker is not a stitching fiend in disguise looking for stitchy stash in his deliveries. I love the ornament and the ribbon.

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  34. MeariApril 8, 2011 at 4:23:00 PM CDT

    Hoping to see the bunny fob finished soon! :)

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