I've been working on a few things, one is a Christmas in July ornament exchange. I've had fun doing this Liz Morrow design and will post a photo once it is received by it's recipient. I think these national/international exchanges are a lot of fun. You never know what you're going to get or whom it will be from, and the potential for making a new friend is the best part. If you haven't tried this yet, take a chance.
In my last post I mentioned I purchased a stitched canvas from an antique mall. It's a piece I believe is from the '70's and designed by Eva Brent, author of several books about needlepoint. Maybe some of you are familiar with her work? This canvas has been nicely stitched in basketweave, so I am trying my hand at cleaning and blocking it and then turning it into a pillow. I will be taking you through the steps of this adventure which will be a first for me (the cleaning and blocking part). Most likely this was a kit and it looks like Persian wool was used.
I shared some of my stash enhancements gathered on the trip, but I failed to mention that my DD went behind my back and surprised me with all the colors of the Mandarin Bamboo Floss. The colors are all so soft and beautiful. Mischievous but generous oh daughter-of-mine!
So for now I guess I'll leave you with a few shots of some of the friends we made on the trip. Nothing like sharing gifts of food to make and keep friends. I noticed a family resemblance right away. :)
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