Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day to you all!  Today is my most favorite holiday of all.  I like it even more than Christmas and certainly more than my birthday.  Why you may ask? It's because it is a day to tell people just how much you care.  I don't mean just sweethearts, I mean anyone in your life!

Design:  Love Angel from Christmas Angel Ornaments

Designer:  Birds of a Feather

Fabric: 32 ct. cream scrap

Floss:  GAST and DMC as charted

Started: 2/8/13

Finished: 2/11/13

In honor of this special day, I stitched this little cutie!  It's been calling my name for awhile now.  I finally broke down and just stitched it already.  I really like the gold threads in it.

As you can tell from the name, it's supposed to be a Christmas ornament but never mind that, I like it for this holiday better.  She reminds me of cupid!  I think I'll add it to my start on a Valentines bowl/basket.

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Yesterday also brought a Valentine surprise thank you from my blog buddy, Peggy Lee.  Just look at all these sweet treats and hearts!  Did I mention I love hearts?

 

 

Just look at this pretty box!  Can you believe she painted this beauty herself?  Wow, such talent.  I could never make something painted look this pretty!

 

 

Here's another look at the box and the goodies.  Thank you so much, Peg!  You really didn't have to do this.  I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness!

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I hope you all have a wonderfully happy Valentine's day!  Take a minute today and let those in your life know how much they mean to you too.  I have met some of the sweetest people since I started this blog thing.  I appreciate your visits with me. 

Until next time,

The Inspired Stitcher

BOAF Halloween Costume

Design: Halloween Costume (gifted by LisaS)

Designer: Birds of a Feather

Fabric: 40ct. Natural (1 over 2)

Floss: DMC as charted

Started:  10/13/10

Finished:  10/16/10

Framed: 10/25/10 (frame gifted by Jill Rensel)

I thought I would continue with the "from the archives" theme for the week and share another autumn finish from last year.  This one just grabbed me and I couldn't let it go until I'd stitched it.  I'm sure you've had that experience too.

Last year I participated in The Great Pumpkin Challenge 2010 hosted by BeckySC.  The challenge was to stitch at least one pumpkin themed small, finish it, then post a picture on a special album created by Becky to show off our finishes.  Sadly, the album is now gone or I'd link you to it.

I framed this one myself with a frame that was gifted to me by Jill Rensel. Yes, that Jill Rensel! I got to visit her stuido last year when I went to the Shepherd's Bush Retreat. If you get the chance to visit her, you really should. She is an amazing artist! This was the first time I'd attempted to frame something and I think it turned out really cute.

I enjoy all the sweet comments you leave me and I appreciate you stopping by today.

The Inspired Stitcher