Stitch & Bitch
Question: why have knitters claimed that name for their gatherings even though they KNIT and we do the actual STITCHING?
I invited a few ladies over for my very first Cross Stitch & Bitch Day last week and it was fa-bu-lous!! Annemarie, Rachael and Barbara were THE best company and the day went by way too fast!! We did precious little stitching, but talked about it plenty...LOL!!! Let's do it again soon, ladies!!!! And look at the lovely goodies they gave me!!
Stunning fabbies, gorgeous floss and so much more...!!! Rachael baked a to-die-for cake which obviously wasn't going to last long enough to be photographed!! And Barbara stitched a Primitivebetty's floss fob for me called 1857, isn't it pretty?
On the back are elements from a Primitivebetty's chart called 1836 Spring Thyme Sampler. She filled it with lavender and it smells just heavenly!!
I even picked up lavender scented fabric softener yesterday because of that lovely smell...LOL!!
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I can show you a little of my own stitching as well!! Vonna's birthday is not until Saturday, but because my gifts for her arrived a few days early I can share them with you now!
Two PinkeepsStitched on a piece of unknown 40ct Silkweaver that I kept dunking in coffee and tea, because I couldn't get the colour right!! With DMC: 3750, 3829.
Happy birthday Vonna!!!
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A final progress report on the bobbin winding...
I think I'm done!! Just look at that kaleidoscope of colour.... aaaaahhhhh...And while we're on the subject of stash... Remember the gift certificate my father-in-law gave me for my birthday? This...
... is what I chose! I really wanted something useful, beautiful, a little quirky and lasting!! I will show them to him tonight... I think he'll approve... ;o)
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I LOVE seeing your floss drawers - such a gorgeous array of colours! The gifties you made for Vonna are gorgeous, Harmien! I have had that pattern for a while and keep looking at it. I really think I need to do this one now too.
There really is no better way to spend an afternoon than with stitching friends! But pictures...where are the pictures?
You got some lovely stitch 'n bitch gifts! And I'd have loved to sample that cake ;) Glad you didn't show a picture of that! I'd be gnawing my arm off!
You know I love my present...gorgeousness...and all mine! ;o)
And look at that! The whole Kalidescope of color!!!
Glory Gingher Sheers, right? I just bought some Freedom Gingher's for my birthday for myself...love them! US flag sheers...that is a bit quirky!
LOL! I *hate* that knitting is called stitching! Wonderful gift for Vonna and I *love* the scissors you chose. I spoiled myself with the same pair a little while back :)
It sounds like you all had a fun time. Your so brave to try and dye your one fabric...I'm to frightened that it might run in the end. Wow! Look at all that floss. You got that done in no time at all. I have the small set of scissors that you got. Very pretty.
I love all of your pictures! They're real treats for the eyes. And your CS&B Day sounds like huge fun.
Get OUT! Heb je echt AL die draadjes al opgewonden??????? Hoe is het mogelijk. Krijg je daar dan geen kramp in je duim van? Waarom ik dan wel?
Mooie cadeatujes voor Vonna, maar die had ik natuurlijk al gezien. Ze is er vast heul (ja, heul) blij mee.
Nog even gauw vertalen (even nog maar dertien bladzijden vandaag) en dan morgen... JOEPIE!
O ja: gave schaar!!!!
It was so very fun, Harmien! Want to come to Gouda next time? :)
Love the pics and wow-wow-wow to all those gorgeous bobbins!! And scissors!
Oh, I absolutely ADORE the "Two Pinkeeps" pattern!! So great, and so perfect for Vonna. Hope I can stitch it too, one of these days.
Wow! Did you really get all of your floss wrapped already? You must have been winding in your sleep. But it's positively inspirational to see all those colors residing together. Suddenly, I feel the need to go stitch something . . .
Lovely gifts you received, and i love your birthday gift to Vonna.
Floss always makes me drool when you see it like that.
Nice scissors too
Next time, I better be invited! LOL! Very jealous over here! ;)
LOVE your goodies and the present for Vonna is beautiful!
To me, there are few things as pretty as floss wound on bobbins. Well, maybe loads and loads of skeins. Enough to fill a swimming pool. I swear I would go floss bathing!
The two pinkeeps are gorgeous. I love the colors! That stash of fabrics is great too. I love oriental-themed fabrics. Are the Old Glory scissors to go along with your Union Jack shoes?
Look at all the goodies! LOVE the pincushions you made Vonna! And I think you spent your b-day gift certificate very wisely ;)
Ummm, Harmien, could you come to my house and wind some bobbins???
LOL! Do you have an answer for that question?
What lovely gifts and it sounds like a wonderful time together :o)
The pillows you stitched are lovely and I'm sure Vonna is very happy with them.
Look at all that floss!
Ahhhhh lovely bobbins! I have also been taken in by Primitive Bettys designs and have a few of theirs on my wishlist. Sounds like you had a fab day stitching and hopefully not bitching lol. xx
It sounds from all of you that you had an amazingly fun time - I'm jealous LOL!
You are very organised with your floss drawers and I love the finishes and gifts.
Those are awesome scissors!!! Never understood the whole stitch n bitch thing either. LOL
Tanya
What a great time it sounds like you had, wish I could have joined you. Love your Floss drawers, the colors are awesome all spread out like that. Great scissors too, and what lovely stitching you did, it looks fantastic.
Sue
What lovely gifts and it sounds like a wonderful time with your friends. Vonna's gift turned out great too. Happy Stitching, CJ
Whata fun day and you received some lovely gifts to boot! I love what you stitched Vonna-looks awesome. I can't believe you have your thread on bobbins already-it
looks great and love the scissors too.
Sounds like you four had a wonderful time - hopefully not long til the next one. Wonderful gifts that you have stitched for Vonna - they are perfect for her :) I can't even begin to imagine the time invested in bobbin winding - I'm tired even thinking about it!
Such an array of colours. I love to see bobbins in boxes like this.
great new stash too.
Aren't get togehters just the best?
YOu recieved some lovely gifts from yours guests!
What a beautiful gift you made for Vonna! She'll be over the moon with it!
Sounds like the four of you had so much fun!!!
What a great gift for Vonna and love all your goodies too.
How many hours did you spend winding all that floss around the bobbins? They look great - so colorful. Annemarie is sooooo right - gave schaar.
We are moving to your part of the world in August. Hope to meet you in person then.
groetjes, Margaret
Lovely stitching and finishing on your blog.
Our group is 'Stitch-n-Bitch' too but do we do more stitching or more bitching?? LOL
I just love your floss storage. I have the cheap plastic ones. I would love to get some of those one day.
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