Home60 RAKsFree PatternsCross StitchNeedlepointPainted PorcelainContact Me

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

It's Been Awhile....

I can't believe how the time has flown these past weeks. I just checked my posts and see it's been 20 days since my last post. I'm still behind trying to keep up with everyone's blogs and happenings....hope to get back to that soon. Anyway, here's what I've been up to:

RAK #61 delivered safe and sound to Dzintra:


Pillow from a freebie design I printed off years ago....
Sorry I can't find the designer to share with you all....



Some extra goodies...

Here's what DH made for our sweet 2 year old GD:


Hummingbird Cradle - 20"L x 10"W

I made ornaments for step-grandchildren:


Hattie Hedge Hog and Scotty Squirrel (I changed Sophie to "Scotty" since it's for a boy ;0))
Freebies from Brookes Books

I participated in Cheryll's Santa Sack Swap and received this fabulous treasure trove of goodies from Sarah from Sarah Did It!.


A tin of Earl Grey tea (my FAVE), gorgeous, gorgeous tatted lace and a tatted Christmas stocking...a magnet with a view of Sarah's backyard, a sweet zippered bag, mug rug for my teacup. and a fabric box. The box held lots of chocolates.....ummmmmm.....they seem to have disappeared..... <G>

Thank you, Sarah! Everything is purr-fectly perfect (Sarah kind of likes cats).....Love, LOVE the tatting - that's something I cannot do, though I've tried many times. I'm certain I will make a doll that needs the tatted lace to embellish her clothes.

Part of the fun of the Santa Sack Swap is reading your partner's blog to discover what they like - I forgot to take pictures of what I sent to Sarah, so these are from her blog. 


Can you tell Sarah is fond of cats??


Oh dear - the time has gotten away from me - I need to run into town to get a few things before it turns unbelievably windy and cold. I've got more to share.....tomorrow!
Posted by at

20 comments:

  1. CalamityJrDecember 28, 2016 at 10:29 AM

    So glad to hear from you. I was thinking it was about time to check on you, though I knew you'd be busy with holiday activities. You did an amazing job exceeding your RAK goal and made so many of us happy. Have a blessed new year.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Robin in VirginiaDecember 28, 2016 at 10:41 AM

    Kim, it was good to see your new post. What adorable ornaments you stitched! Your Santa Sack given was neat as was the one you received.

    ReplyDelete
  3. butterflyDecember 28, 2016 at 11:13 AM

    Hi KIm good to have you back what beautiful gifts , oh and love the little cot .
    Love all your stitching too,
    Happy New Year to you all.

    ReplyDelete
  4. JoDecember 28, 2016 at 1:32 PM

    Good to see you are back. Hope you have had a good break..

    ReplyDelete
  5. TiffstitchDecember 28, 2016 at 1:46 PM

    Love #60, and what wonderful gifts back and forth!

    ReplyDelete
  6. VickieDecember 28, 2016 at 2:34 PM

    Kim I love your stitching. The cradle your husband made is ABSOSOLUTELY, UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING!

    ReplyDelete
  7. creations.1December 28, 2016 at 2:59 PM

    20days isn't too long (I have been away a few months!). You have been busy as the photos of the beautiful gifts show.

    ReplyDelete
  8. diamondcDecember 28, 2016 at 3:20 PM

    Merry Christmas-Happy New Year Kim: Your Husband is a master wood worker wow what a beautiful work of art, your Granddaughter is so lucky.
    The Santa Sack Swap looks like a wonderful idea for next year what fun.
    I love the ornaments you made for your Step Grandchildren so sweet.

    Blessings
    Catherine

    ReplyDelete
  9. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesDecember 28, 2016 at 3:25 PM

    Thank you again for my sweet gifts Kim....much appreciated you thought of me on your birthday!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Magpie's MumblingsDecember 28, 2016 at 3:43 PM

    Oh my goodness - how I wish I had seen that advent pattern set before I made the one I did for Logan!! These are SO cute! I might be forced to make some of these for ornaments next year. I also must say how much I love that little cradle!! Your DH has talent with wood, that's for sure.

    ReplyDelete
  11. BeaDecember 28, 2016 at 5:53 PM

    Lovely gifts, both given and received. And that cradle is awesome - what a lucky GD!

    ReplyDelete
  12. PreetiDecember 29, 2016 at 12:03 AM

    Beautiful gifts, Kim!! The cradle is wonderfully carved!! You both are artists:)

    ReplyDelete
  13. JustineDecember 29, 2016 at 1:50 AM

    Wow the cradle your husband made is amazing! Oh and your stitching is pretty good too. Hope you had a lovely Christmas.

    ReplyDelete
  14. gracieDecember 29, 2016 at 3:42 AM

    Great gifts. The cradle is beautiful. Hope you will not be away too long,love seeing what you are up to.

    ReplyDelete
  15. KayDecember 29, 2016 at 4:36 AM

    Oh my, I LOVE the handmade cradle. This is sure to become a treasured family heirloom. x

    ReplyDelete
  16. ceratoDecember 29, 2016 at 7:22 AM

    What a beautiful gifts Kim !! I love the cradle that your dh has made for your grandchildren.
    From Spain, I wish you a Happy New Year !!
    A big hug!

    ReplyDelete
  17. A Candle to Read ByDecember 29, 2016 at 4:42 PM

    How very nice! Yes, nothing like a cradle. Have you tried Lady Grey tea?

    ReplyDelete
  18. FlashinScissorsJanuary 9, 2017 at 6:50 AM

    Hi Kim,
    I am sooooo behind on visiting and commenting on blogs!!! I see you've been very busy.
    What lovely gifts, given and received.
    Wow, fantastic tatting from Sarah!
    Love the cradle ..... clever hubbie!
    Hugs,
    Barbara xx

    ReplyDelete
  19. Sarah in StitchesJanuary 12, 2017 at 1:34 AM

    Lovely gifts! I hope you enjoyed your goodies :D

    ReplyDelete
  20. Sok SarethAugust 11, 2017 at 9:15 PM

    Beautiful. I must say, she does look very delicate, just as a ballerina should look.

    ผลบอลเมื่อคืน

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)