I’m still here! :)

My Exchanges Year is coming to an end pretty soon. I have 4 more exchanges to send till the end of this year. I’m planning a giveaway sometime in February next year and after that in 2011 I will be stitching only for me. Well, maybe I will surprise my friends, ones in awhile, with a little gift. :)

For my stitching pal Lisa I’ve made a thread holder and a couple of fall themed ornaments… a great opportunity for me to try out shrink plastic and make some buttons. It was soooo much fun!

Carnations  by Babi's Treasures

Hornbook by Hababann DesignThread: Nina

Fabric: 40ct linen

Proud Lil' Pumpkins by The Sweetheart Tree

Thread: DMC

Fabric: 28ct Linen

Cording: DMC thread

Pumpkin button made by me (free design from Jane’s Doodles)

French Country Pumpkin by JBW Designs

Thread: The Gentle Arts (Fragrant Cloves)

Fabric: 40ct linen

Cording: TGA thread

As part of the Please Pass the Biscornu Exchange this was my biscornu for Karen.

Free design from Babi's Blog

Thread: Nina (Chilli)

Fabric: 36ct hand dyed by Nina

Week-end is right around the corner! Have fun and happy stitching!

Hugs,
Michelle

I’m back... with a picture HEAVY post :) (edited to add design details)

I was pretty busy lately… :)

This is my first in making a box using cartonnage techniques. It was so much fun! Even though my box is not perfect I am happy with the final result and I’ll keep working on my skills.
The box is for my stitching pal Lisa

Design: Springhtly Dance - Babi’s Treasures

Threads: Nina  

Fabric: 36ct linen

2 biscornus… This time both are for Marjorie
 

Desing: Ladybug's Lament - The Sweetheart Tree

Fabric: 32ct Linen

Threads: DMC and Caron Waterlilies

Design The Shabby Stitcher

Thread: Nina (Rose Tea)

Beads: Mill Hill

Fabric 32ct Linen

Becky hosted a thread holder exchange and my partner was... Becky! Knowing that she is an excellent finisher I was worried that my thread holder will not raise to her expectations. But she wrote me that she loves it! Happy dance!!!!!

Design: Busy Bee Sampler - The Sweetheart Tree

Fabric: 32ct Linen

Thread: DMC

Beads: Mill Hill

Wooden Thread Holder: Hababann Design

And last but not least, the lovely exchanges I’ve received in the last few months and I haven’t shared them with you yet.
Thank you so much to all my exchange partners!
 
From Emese
 

Biscornu Exchanges from Marjorie , Shay , Sheila and Bonnie
 

4th of July Exchange – from Lisa S

And from my dear stitching pal Lisa

Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Labor Day to my visitors from the USA!

Michelle -The Shabby Stitcher

Too many exchanges? lol

After I’ve signed up last year for my first exchange ever and I had so much fun, I decided that 2010 will be my Exchange Year. I’m going to sign up for as many exchanges I can handle and I’m sure that by Christmas I will have a nice variety of stitching pieces in my collection. Some of my friends said that I was bitten by the exchange bug too hard. Are they right?

In March, as part of the monthly biscornu exchange I’ve stitched for Mayte the Stitcher’s Favorite Biscornu by The Sweetheart Tree.

Designer: The Sweetheart Tree

Fabric: 32 Ct Platinum Belfast Linen

Thread: DMC and Weeks Dye Works

Beads and buttons from the Biscornu’s Embellishment Pack

For Lisa as part of our monthly exchange I’ve stitched the Stitcher’s Favorite Scissor Fob by The Sweetheart Tree.

Designer: The Sweetheart Tree

Fabric: 32 Ct Platinum Belfast Linen

Thread: DMC and Weeks Dye Works

Beads and buttons from the Fob’s Embellishment Pack

This is not all, dear friends! LOL
Becky hosted a Pin Pillow Exchange and I stitched for Ranae this Small Token from Blackbird Design after I’ve read on her profile that it’s one of her favorite designers. The funny part is that she stitched the same design for her partner. :)

Designer: Blackbird Designs
Fabric : 36 linen hand-dyed by Nina

Thread: The Gentle Arts, Nina

Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for you kind and lovely comments,