Winter Exchange and Sarah's giveaway

It arrived...my Winter Exchange piece...from Jan and it is lovely pin keep.

It is a CCN design, Snowflake Serenade...isn't it so soft and pretty. Jan has a nice blog...and I am happy to have her as a new friend.

Sarah is having a giveaway....craftymoo-sarah.blogspot.com/ stop by and check it out.

It is a cloudy day with the smell of rain in the air....but the question is...will it finally rain? When rain is forecast here in the Valley, being such a large area, it does not mean well all get it. But it would be nice. I will be working today...so limited stitching...and I was just too tired after a busy day at work to stitch last night. That means I have no update on Bella...that is unless I so some stitching this morning. I was able to pick up my stash for a penny rug or two...

It is beautiful wool felt and the cotton print will be the backing...I can be a very stubborn crafter...I often will teach myself how to do something....I am sure I will figure this one out. As for the pattern, A Gardener's Journal, I think I may have a source...The Home Patch in Australia. I am not sure what  the shipping is...but it may be as much as the book! But I want it and I will order it...because, just because.

Well, I am getting hungry...so I will close for now. Thanks for stopping by...have a wonderful day....

Where does the time go...

It seems like I loose time...as though I misplace it....
Yesterday was a lovely day...we sat outside....Dennis made a batch of delicious scones...we had them with tea....I did not stitch! I planned to stitch...had my basket outside with us...but I never held the needle in hand.
Stopped by the Vet's office to get some meds for the furbaby...I did mention that Zoe has not been feeling quite herself...not even sure that she knows what herself is! It takes a lot to get meds into her. Oh I know, you will say put it in peanut butter...no....in cheese...not...she does like ham. So, it took forever once she got a little taste of the pill, but soon the want of that ham slice won her over. She is a trip....but, we are very smitten with this face...

Everything is a big deal with her...should I come in...are you coming back out...what to do.
I can show you the Winter Exchange that I sent to my partner Angela.

It was fun to stitch...it was a freebie from gazette 94. I coffee dyed the 28 ct linen and stitched with suggested DMC floss. Hubby liked it and thinks I should make one for us....probably will...after the challenge!

I finished the stitching on Milady's pendant...come over with me to my other place and see what you think.....