Needle Keep Winners

I'm waiting to hear from three of the needle keep winners.  I would like to hear from them before July 14th - otherwise I will draw three more names.

Best wishes -

Spotted Hare WIP and RAK

I managed to complete the bottom of the Spotted Hare Needle Purse yesterday.  It's fun and the stitching is, surprisingly, going quickly.  Maybe it's going quickly because it's fun?

My brother-in-law and sister-in-law from Hawaii are here for a short visit.  When they come, they always manage to bring my FAVORITE from their islands - chocolate covered macadamia nuts.
I love scarves - Val made me this beautiful scarf - and knowing how much I love to stitch - well, I hit the jackpot!!  Three cross stitch patterns - all of which I can hardly wait to get to.  A huge THANK YOU to two special people.

Happy stitching - Cheers!

Shining Needle Society, A Spotted Hare Needle Purse

I don't know how I found The Shining Needle Society (SNS), but it is a true treasure.  It's a Yahoo group that offers on line workshops.   If you're not familiar with it, it's easy to sign up and it's FREE.  The only emails you receive are announcements about classes. Through SNS, you get access to many, many fabulous teachers - and you only pay a fee if you sign up for a class. If you are interested in SNS and/or would like to sign up, you can contact Kate Gaunt (leader) at kategaunt@aol.com.

Part of my problem (and there are many, depending on who you ask - HA!) I have with SNS is I want to take ALL the classes.....but, of course, reason must rule, so I need to be selective.  The first class I jumped at taking is Sherri Jones' "A Spotted Hare Needle Purse".  Take a peek at Sherri's blog here.  I received my goodies and now have some time to sit and start.  I will post progress.  I only hope I can do the design justice.

Happy stitching - Cheers!

Another Give Away!

Please pop over to Marsha's blog - Everybody Loves Clark.  She is having a wonderful give away.
Best of luck to all!!

Another Give Away!!!

Chris, of Always Smiling is having a fabulous give away to celebrate passing her 200th follower milestone.  Take a look at her wonderful treats:

Isn't her stitching amazing?  Take a stroll over to her blog and enter her give away.

Happy stitching - Cheers!

Needle Keeps Needing Homes

Here is a photo of the presentation bowl I painted that contained the names of all of you who entered.

 I've drawn the six names who will be adopting the needle keeps ;).

• Merrill
• Connie K
• Calamityjr
• Rhona
• Kay Eyles
• Bernadett Rauski

Please email me your mailing addresses (spiritoftheheart1@gmail.com) and I will get them to you.

I had SO MUCH FUN doing this......I'm already cooking up another give way.  

Happy Stitching - Cheers!!

And the Winner is.......

BITSY - aka Elizabeth.

Please email me your mailing address  (spiritoftheheart1@gmail.com) by end of day July 3rd (i.e., 48 hours) and I'll send your winnings.  Also, please indicate which two needle keeps you would like and I'll send them along.   If I don't hear from you within 48 hours, I'll draw another name.

To all - keep in mind, you still may be the proud care taker of a needle keep.  Stay tuned!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO BITSY!!!