Pinkeep for Aubree

I received word that Aubree's pinkeep arrived safely. This was for the HOE "For The Birds" Exchange (2010).

This design  is a freebie from Berthi Smith-Sanders.  It is on 32ct. linen, and I changed some of the colors. The top is finished with a ribbon rose.

Here is the reverse:

Halloween Treat Bag

This is the Halloween treat bag that I stitched for Edgar in the HOE Halloween exchange. It is "By The Light of The Moon," a freebie from The Primitive Needle. It is done with a combination of DMC and Carrie's Creations threads on a hand-dyed linen(don't know the count). The handles are black grosgrain ribbon.

I found some great Halloween fabric and created the bag. I added a cross-stitched commemorative label on the inside. Adding initials (or names) and dates makes needlework more valuable for the future. Plus, we get to remember our stitching buddies every time we look at their creations.

I just love this design and want to stitch a bag for myself.

I thought my daughter mailed this Priority mail and was worried because it hadn't arrived. She just told me it was sent Parcel Post.