Showing posts with label Reader's Digest patterns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reader's Digest patterns. Show all posts

Saturday, August 14, 2010

A package to CA

Hi, everyone! One of my packages has been delivered to a dear friend of mine in CA and as promised I have photos of what I sent in the package.

As my friend recently graduated with a degree from pharmacy school, this gift was partly in celebration of that occasion while I added several handmade cross-stitch gifts as extra goodies.



I found this lovely box at Michael's to hold all my friend's goodies!



Included in the package was the A Very Merry Spring pinkeep and Lovebirds tin. Two craft magazines, French embroidery needles, Covet by J.R. Ward, stationery items, bookmarks, a decorative bottle holding paper stars, a coaster, magnet, and a cute little windup bunny.

Since I took the picture of the contents before I sent the package, it has one mistake :) I did not include the Willy Wonka chocolate in the package! When I was putting everything in the box, I forgot it, but it was to my benefit though as it has been quite hot lately and I didn't want the chocolate to melt and accidently get on any of the gifts in the package.

My other package to New Zealand is currently on its way across the seas. I hope to share a photo of the contents when my friend gets it ;)

I hope you're having a great weekend! I've spent the day doing some housework and a small amount of stitching on my Salem's Witch House pattern. I'll have to take some photos and share them with you.

Until next time ^____^

Monday, May 31, 2010

Tin finishes ;)

Hi, everyone! I was able to finish the last of my tin 'finishes' this morning. I ran by Hobby Lobby and bought some ribbon and pink heart buttons for the tins.


Exterior of tins


Interior of tins

I used fabrics that I have had in my stash for quite a while. I think they go well with the designs. Though the photos don't show it, the fabric is also at the top of the insides of each tin.

My only complaint about my tins are trying to find a 'neat' way to finish the edges. I have taped off the braids on each tin and hid them under the ribbons and buttons. Does anyone know another way to do this? How do you finish your pieces with braid?

I hope everyone is having a lovely day!

Until next time ^____^

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Lovebirds




Design: Lovebirds by Reader's Digest, BB of CSD book
Fabric: 28ct antique white linen M.C.G Textiles
Threads: DMC 3354
Start/Finish: 5/9/2010


I started this design this morning after running to the store for groceries. I love this little cute design. I decided on a soft pink for these lovebirds ;)

Hope everyone is enjoying their Mother's Day.

Until next time ^____^