Monday, February 12, 2007

Needlework smalls exchange and a finish

I got home tonight after a very long and trying day at work which drove me nearly insane and I found some lovely mail waiting for me.

I got this lovely little fob that Natty stitched for me as part of the SBEBB Needlework smalls exchange. Its very sweet and over one. I'm not very good at over one stitching so anyone who stitches lots of over one deserves a medal.



She also sent a little stitching chart and a piece of fabric.

Whilst I was off at the end of last week, I felt the need for a quick stitching finish, so I started Egg basket by Shepherd's bush and finished it the same day.



The kit came with a lovely mount. I couldn't buy a ready made frame locally to fit it so I've ordered a frame which I will hopefully get on Saturday. Whilst I was ordering the frame, I ordered another one for a different small Shepherds bush kit which I'm going to stitch later in the week and also a mount for Mirabilia's Miss Valentine. I had hoped to finish Miss Valentine before Valentine's day but thats unlikely to happen.

In the past week, I've been stitching away on my Chatelaine japanese octagon box WIP as the finishing class is at the end of next month. I've still got a fair bit to do but I really think I might do it.

After tomorrow, I have a couple of days off again. I expect to spend it largely knee deep in paper and card as I've still got quite a bit of work to do on my sister's Wedding invitations and the Wedding is in June.

8 comments:

Katrina said...

What a sweet gift! Your finish is great too, very cute.

stitcherw said...

The fob is very pretty. Like you I don't do well stitching over one and admire those that can. Your SB project looks great, I can't believe how quick you got it done. Looking forward to seeing your progress on Miss Valentine,
Sue

Anonymous said...

Your SB piece is gorgeous!! Very cute, and the fob is lovely!

Anonymous said...

Egg Basket is really sweet - congratulations Paula :)

Unknown said...

Cute fob! And your SB finish and socks look fantastic.

cathymk said...

What a sweet fob! I love the SB - another one to add to the wish list!
Look forward to seeing your progress on JOB!

Nicki said...

What a gorgeous little fob! And the SB is so sweet too :)

MysteryKnitter said...

Gorgeous fob!