Exchange given

Now that I know Shirlee has received her package from me, I can share with you what I stitched and sent to her.  A while back she and I exchanged a list of ornaments we'd each like to receive.  We then picked from the lists and set to stitching.  Here's the ornament I sent.

Design:  "Oh Night Divine" from 2013 JCS Ornaments Issue

Designer:  The Sampler Girl

Fabric:  32ct. Cream

Floss:  as charted

Started:  10/19/13

Finished:  10/25/13

Completed:  11/29/13

 

The fabric you see behind the ornament is what I used to back it with.  I also tried twisting Sugar N' Cream yarn into the cording.  It's something I've wanted to try for a while.  I like the end result.  I bought the yarn to use for Boutis quilting but haven't gotten around to that yet.

I picked this ornament for Shirlee because this is my very favorite Christmas song.  It just makes me tingle all over when I sing it.  It's such a special song.

 

Since I forgot to take a picture of the extras I sent Shirlee, I grabbed this one from her blog.  I know she won't mind.  I thought you might enjoy seeing the other things I sent along with the ornament.

 

I couldn't resist sending Shirlee one of my project bags.  I use one all the time and really enjoy making them.  I dearly love William Morris' prints and this one is done in repro of his Strawberry Theif.

 

I also love haunting the local antique store.  That's where I found the primer and the china tea strainer.  I knew Shirlee collects primers and is a tea lover like I am so I couldn't resist that little strainer.  Of course, there had to be tea included to go with it.

 

I'm glad Shirlee liked my humble gifts.  I still have one more to send.  It is on backorder.  So the fun will continue later on.  I always enjoy giving gifts to my stitcher friends and enjoy sharing with you all too.  We stitchers really are a great group of people.  I'm so thankful for each and every one of you.

 

I have more finishes to share in another post now that I know they've been received.  I've enjoyed my Christmas stitching this year.  Be well and be safe everyone!

 

More later,

 

The Inspired Stitcher