Monday, January 28, 2008

Valentine Exchange for Outi

I hope everyone had a good weekend. We had a nice weekend but like always it went by too fast. On Saturday I finished the stitching on a secret piece for an exchange that has seem to gone MIA. I am planning on finishing it into something later this evening.

Yesterday I worked on the Harvest Witch SAL with Renee. I really am enjoying stitching her!


Sue asked what where I got the pattern for Harvest Witch from Stoney Creek. I am not sure if it was published in a magazine or not. I bought this leaflet that has her in it and a lot more designs I plan to stitch!


This morning I was pleased to hear that my Valentine exchange has made it safely to Outi's home. I stitched her this freebie from ABC Cross Stitch Patterns. I was concerned about the threads matching the fabric I had bought but in the end it worked out perfectly.


I finished it into a small covered box for her. Making these boxes are fairly simple and if there is enough people interested I would be happy to try and put together a tutorial for making one.


Before I go, Becky K asked how Gracie was doing. She is doing wonderful. She has already claimed the personality of a Princess...lol. Girly has decided that it is pretty fun having her around. Bitsy and Claudia have also decided that she is pretty fun to chase around the house. Zoey, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with Gracie. That isn't much of surprise though considering Zoey does not like anyone! Overall, the adjusting has been pretty smooth and now we are working on manners.
I have rambled on long enough today so I am going to go tackle that huge pile of laundry that is threatening to overtake the laundry area. Enjoy your day! :)

14 comments:

Chiloe said...

I love your Stoney creek pattern but I love Halloween patterns. Have you seen the one from their magazine this past october? Cute snowman! I'm stitching a snowman too: just started this afternoon (not yet on my blog!!!)

Sally said...

Your Harvest Witch is coming along well.

I love the box you made. The snowman is so cute. I'd be interested in a tutorial.

Anonymous said...

What a sweet little valentine box! A lovely exchange gift for Outi!

Your Witch is coming along swimmingly!

Leslie aka zoeandcooper said...

Harvest witch is looking fabulous. I love the bright colors!

Becky K in OK said...

I love the greens and purples in HW. She's coming along quite beautifully. The snowman box is delightful. And, I'm glad to hear Gracie is a happy pup.

Sue said...

Harvest Witch is coming along quickly, and she is so cute. I love the box you made, I'd be interested if you did a tutorial ;)

Karin said...

I love the covered box - it's fantastic! The witch is very sweet as well.

Hazel said...

Yes I'd love a box topper tutorial. Your box is lovely. xx

Sharon said...

Your harvest witch is so cute! Lovely exchange!

Deanne J said...

Your witch is looking great. The snowman is so cute, a wonderful exchange

Meari said...

It turned out nice. I'd love to see a tutorial!

Carla said...

Great progress on Harvest Witch!!
The snowman box is so cute! Great job! I'd love to see a tutorial of how you did it :)

Dani - tkdchick said...

Wow lots of great projects!

Michelle said...

Oh your Valentine Exchange is so cute!