Design: Acorns and Leaves Scissor Fob freebie
Designer: xstitchhappy.blogspot.com
Fabric: 28ct. Natural
Floss: DMC as charted (words 1 over 1)
Started: 8/27/12
Finished: 8/29/12
Completed: 9/1/12
I chose fall as my theme. You could choose between Fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving. I did change this a little by adding the word "Fall" instead of initials and I stitched the date in over one instead of backstitching. I also personalized the back with more over one stitching.
For this exchange we will put our smalls into a bag and each person will be given a number/ticket. When your number is called you get to go pick a bag. It will be a secret as to who's item is in what bag! Last year we had an awesome selection of things. I can't wait to see what everyone makes this year!
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Design: Holiday Sprinkles #112
Designer: Hob Knob Design's Doodles for Leftovers
Fabric: 32ct. Lambswool
Floss: DMC 221, 728, 934, 3051, & 3865
Started: 8/23/12
Finished: 8/31/12
Completed: 9/1/12
A special thank you goes to Chris of Tot Hill Farm Stitches for gifting me her chart when she was finished with it. I fell in love with hers and knew I had to stitch it for myself at some point this year. The theme for the Shepherd's Bush retreat this year is Christmas and seemed to be the perfect reason to stitch it!
The exchange is going to be different from most in that you pay $5 to put your ornament on the tree and the money goes to buy a farm animal from heifer.org. The Shepherd's Bush girls are hoping to buy a needy family some sheep. I'm sure we will raise enough money to buy a flock! That's my hope anyway.
Speaking of Shepherd's Bush and the retreat, I can hardly believe I'll be leaving a week from tomorrow! I've looked forward to this all year and it's finally here. I just know the travelin' peeps and I are going to have a blast! You can look forward to a full report when I return too!
Well folks, that's all I have for today. I hope everyone had a great weekend and I hope you have a good week too! Thanks for stopping by to visit with me.
Until next time,
The Inspired Stitcher
P.S. I'm going to try turning off the word verification for a while and see how it goes.
9 comments:
Ok, I just have to say lucky you -- going to an SB retreat. Sigh. I want to go too! lol! Have a wonderful time! Lovely ornies you made for the exchanges!
Lovely ornaments! May have to find that SB one for myself!
Lovely ornaments. I hope you will post a full report about the Shepherd's Bush retreat - I've always wanted to go!
Awe you get to go to Shepherd's Bush retreat! I've only learned of it recently. I truly wish you a lovely trip and lots of laughter & fun. Both your smalls are beautiful Lisa!
love Annette
Very nice ornaments, well done.
Really cute ornaments. I've never been to a stitching retreat, much less a renowned one like the SB. Sounds absolutely wonderful!
Hello
Just found your lovely blog.
Your finishes are so pretty!
Both finishes are adorable, Lisa! Love the idea of raising money for a needy family to buy sheep through everyone's stitching... I'm sure you're counting the hours until the retreat :)
Boy, you have been busy, Lisa!
Hope you have a great time at the SB retreat.
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