Changes, Round Robin, Surprises and "Don't Forget"

I haven't been blogging much the past few weeks - a lot going on here - many emotional days.  My dear step-father moved from this area to live with one of his sons and daughter-in-law.  I know it's for the best, but I feel like my heart has been ripped out.

Tuesday morning was particularly bad.  We went to morning mass, as usual.  Many people came to bid him farewell, it was so touching.  Try as I might, I couldn't control myself.  I had to leave before mass got started.  By the time I got to the car, I had the "hiccup cries" so badly, I didn't think I'd ever stop.  Once I finally calmed down, I went back in to a meeting room and served coffee to his friends.  He is a true gentleman with a kind heart.  He will be sorely missed.

With all the happenings,  I haven't posted the October Round Robin swap pictures.  Here is what I received from the lovely June at Butterfly Wings.  I borrowed these from June's blog.  June - THANK YOU!  Lots of little yummy threads and embellishments, beautiful blue heart (my favorite color). I love it all - and the butterfly will remind me of you.

Here's what I stitched for June:

Some material - complete with butterflies - and coordinating threads:

A kit ready to be stitched:

I know how much June loves her garden.  I found these free, printable papers and gift tags from Lilac and Lavender - and the just shouted, "PRINT ME FOR JUNE!"

I received an unexpected surprise in the mail last week -

A sweet "Thank You" note from Renee at Monkey and Mutt for hosting the Halloween Exchange.  I was completely and utterly floored with her kindness.  Thank you, Renee!  (Please pop over to her blog - she is one talented young lady!!).

My dear SIL in Hawaii sent me more lovelies to stitch.  She really knows my heart:

 Pumpkin Harvest Necessaire from Praiseworthy Stitches (above). 

More samplers from Victoria Sampler.  THANK YOU, VAL!!

DON'T FORGET!!

Limoges Box Giveaway

Celebrating Milestone of over 200 followers

Name will be drawn November 1st

Keep yourself surrounded by stitches ~ Cheers ~