Saturday 29 December 2012

Christmas surprise!

I was ecstatic when I opened my Christmas present this year from one of my best friends - Denise.  Just had to share!  She gave me 8 cross stitch patterns; Lizzie Kate's 6 Fat Men patterns, Mill Hill Festival of Trees - Silvery Tree, and Mill Hill Christmas Jewels - Sapphire Snow.  I'm still smiling as I sorted out the Silvery Tree pattern,  and organized the 6 Fat Men patterns and fabric.  Also in the pic is Mill Hill Winter Series - Home for the Holidays which I purchased for myself.  Just waiting for evenweave hand dyed fabric from Dove Stitch which I picked for doing the 6 Fat Men as one piece.  The Silvery Tree I am doing on white evenweave instead of the paper included in the pattern.  Haven't looked into the Sapphire Snow yet to choose a fabric. I shall be doing the Home for the Holidays on white linen as I did the Holiday Delivery, and will frame it as well in the red frame. 
Happy New Year to everyone!  I hope it is wonderful for all of you and Happy Stitching too!  :)
Oops forgot to show you, Denise, bless her heart, also gave me Just Nan Limited Edition Gingerbread Mouse. He's just adorable and sweet.  He was hiding from me!   He hangs in the tree, or sits as well.  :)


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  1. Annie29 December 2012 at 10:42

    Looks like a very merry holiday for you! Have a very happy new year, stitching away!

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    1. Anne29 December 2012 at 12:59

      Thank you so much Annie! Yes, the holidays have been relaxing and such a beautiful surprise. As you know I love to stitch so much! :) Happy New Year and Happy stitching to you too! :)

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  2. Kate29 December 2012 at 12:46

    Anne, so many delightful goodies - I'm looking forward to seeing each of your finished designs. Have fun.

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    1. Anne29 December 2012 at 13:01

      Absolutely Kate! Such a surprise as I opened the present. I did start Silvery tree today and am working on the WOCS snowflake design. Hope to have it completed this week to mail out.

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  3. Mii Stitch30 December 2012 at 06:34

    So many kit Anne!!! Your friend is definitely a good friend!! :) Can't wait to see your progress, have a lovely New Year!!

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  4. Anne30 December 2012 at 13:53

    Thank you Mii! Yes, Denise is a true, loving, stitching, beautiful friend. I am blessed to have her as a friend in many ways. I am working on the WOCS snowflake design, but also started the Silvery tree! Happy New Year to you Mii! :)

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  5. Carol30 December 2012 at 17:40

    Lots to keep you busy in the new year, Anne!! What a lovely friend you have in Denise :)

    Wishing you a happy and healthy 2013!

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    1. Anne30 December 2012 at 21:01

      Yes, lots, Carol!! Denise is a wonderful friend, always there for me, and she is a stitcher as well. She is a very busy person but always finds time to be my friend. This is very precious. Happy and Healthy New Year to you too Carol!! :)

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  6. Angie@Echoes of Laughter30 December 2012 at 21:45

    What a lucky girl! Happy New Year and all the best for 2013! Angie xo

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  7. Anne30 December 2012 at 22:01

    I do feel very lucky! Denise is such a wonderful friend in many ways. I was speechless when I opened the Christmas package! Happy New Year to you Angie as well, and hope you have a wonderful stitchy year!! :)

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  8. Faith...1 January 2013 at 12:29

    What a great friend! I love Lizzie*Kate too and can't wait to follow your progress on Six Fat Men

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  9. Anne1 January 2013 at 12:34

    Love to have you follow me on Six Fat Men. Just waiting now for the fab and then I shall start. They are sooo cute!! Yes, Denise is a great friend in many ways, always there for me, through thick and thin. Happy New Year Faith, and Happy Stitching too!

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  10. Valma3 January 2013 at 03:32

    wonderful gifts =)
    lucky Anne, you will make great pieces this year again =)
    I looooove the Just Nan mouse ! Barbara made one last year, I searched to order it but as it was a limited edition there was no more
    can't wait to see yours =D
    Enjoy sweetie
    big big hugs
    xxx

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  11. Anne3 January 2013 at 15:58

    Thanks Valma, I feel so very lucky!! Denise, who purchased it for me, told me that too, that she couldn't find it again either. I just finished the WOCS snowflake so probably will start the Christmas Mouse soon, and post a pic once done. Happy Stitching to you Valma!

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  12. Deb24 January 2013 at 19:15

    What a great friend!

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    1. Anne24 January 2013 at 19:44

      I agree Deb! Denise has a heart of gold! :)

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