I won!!!

It pays to play. I won the prize at Sadies Silken Threads. I'm very excited, and I guess I will continue to try for the prizes.

Another Giveaway

I found another giveaway! Go to

http://sadiessilkenthreads.blogspot.com

to enter, but I'm going to win this one, too.

Giveaway

Annette's Acre is having a great giveaway. Go check it out, but don't sign up, cause I'm gonna win it.

http://annettesacre.com/

Bridal Quilt Replacement

Below is a picture of the block I did for the replacement quilt on Stitchmap.

CQ4N / Valeta's fantasy block

Below is the block I worked on for Valeta for the CQ4N RR.



Next is a group of pics showing closeups of Valeta's block, Little House.

Wedding Quilt Block

On stitchMAP, we are replacing a wedding quilt wall hanging that was destroyed in a fire. It is all done in pink, white, and green. This is my block with just the lace and simple seam stitches. I'll show the finished block when I get it done.

My CQ purse

Below are pictures of my CQ purse I started last fall. It's all done except for putting it together.

First is one side, then the other.





Next we have some close ups in case anyone is interested.

Pink Block Done

Some time back, I received a beautiful pink block in the mail. I have no idea who sent it to me, but I am grateful. This picture is the pink block now that I have finished working on it. I am planning to make a series of blocks to go together with this one, which I will put together in a head board for my bed. I expect it to be wondrous.



The rest of the pics are close ups of different areas. I hope you like it.

Gina's Cross Stitch Block

Below is the picture of the teapot I did on Gina's block.

Jane's Sky Blue Block

OK, here it is. This is Jane's Blue Block from the CQ4N site. It is all finished, and going home by the end of the week. Below is the first picture, the whole block.



Next is a close up of the middle of the top that I worked on.



This pic is the center of the bottom that I stitched.



These last 2 pics are different views of the weeping willow tree I made for Jane. It doesn't seem to look as good in the pics as it does in person, but then, pics are like that.

Jane's Cross Stitch block

Below is the stitching I did on Jane's block for the cross stitch RR on Stitching Fingers.

A Friend's Block

Below is the block a friend asked for help with. 3 of us are going to do all of the embellishments for her.



Below is a close up of 2 patches I did. The lamb in the meadow and the flower garden next to it.



Below is the rest of my work. The picture of the lady I highlighted with Sulky threads. The row of tulips, and below them a small patch with free roaming chain stitches.

Ritva's Sky Blue Block

Below are pictures of Ritva's block from the blue color study on CQ4N. The first picture is of the whole block.



The below picture is a close up of the center 2 patches I did. The fan was fun to do, and the spider web is always a favorite.

Puzzle Pieces received

Below are the 4 puzzle pieces I received in the Friendship Puzzle Swap.

Christmas Ornament

Below is an ornament originally started for the ornament exchange. I couldn't decide how to finish it, so missed the exchange. I am going to give it to a friend.

4th of July

I want to wish everyone, American or not, a happy 4th of July. Everyone has one, but it apparently only has special meaning to Americans. But I know that the rest of you know what it stands for to us, and I wish the same for each and every one.

"Liberty and Justice to all"

And God bless us all.

Amber

PIF

I have signed up for a PIF on Pommie Mommie's site. Now, I hope I get enough responses to move forward. To the first 5 responses to this post, you will receive a handmade gift from me in the next year. All you have to do is Pay It Forward, either through your blog, or just anyone who needs it. Be sure to leave me an
e-mail address so I can contact you when your gift is ready.

Amber

New Site and a Contest

There is a new blogspot, http://mentorandangels.blogspot.com , and it is full of good information about learning and teaching needle arts. And while you are there checking it out, please give the contest a try. If you like it, you might want to join the group. As a mentor, I can tell you that www.stitchmap.com is a wonderful site where learning and fun go hand in hand. come on over and join in, we'd love to have you with us.

Amber

Lynne's cow

Below you will see the cow I did in cross stitch for the Stitching Fingers Cross Stitch RR. It belongs to Lynne Meehan. I sure hope she likes it.

I love surprises, but...

I love surprises, don't mistake that. But I would love to know who sent the 2 envelopes I have received in the past couple of weeks. I got the most beautiful block in an envelope with my return address on it, and a cryptic note on the back that said "enjoy". I have an idea who sent it, but am not sure. So just in case the reader is reading this, Thank You. I just love the colors and the layout. I have some ideas for how to work it, and then will post on my blog site.

I just got another envelope in todays mail. It has a return address of Patricia Thompson in Florida. I don't think I know the lady, but she sent me some lovely threads. I just wish I knew what kind of threads they are. But, never the less, I really appreciate them. They are beautiful colors and I will put them to good use.

Amber

Great sites

Hello to all who are looking here. I have a couple of sites to tell you about, today. The first is CQ for Newbies. This site is really friendly, and is a good site to begin to learn about crazy quilting. There are so many lovely, friendly ladies to help. To join, see the addy below.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/crazyquiltingfornewbies/

The other groups is newer, but even more special. It is stitchmap, and it is the place to go to actually learn, not only about CQ, but pretty much any other technique that uses a needle. It is an apprentice/mentor site, and many of the ladies on it are also on other cq sites. If you are interested, come on over and join us.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stitchmap/

Amber

This is Helena's Blue "Garden" Block. I did the upper left corner and down the left side most of the way, the seam connecting them and on the right side of the long block, and the center block. The corner has spider web and spider with a cluster of eggs that she is guarding. Below that is a row of butterflies to hold the seam. Then the next thing is the bunch of blue flowers on the upper limb of the tree (which is out of site except for the 2 limbs).




Below that, on the other limb is a stumpwork peacock, with the tail done in sequins and beads. Below that is a metallic winged dragonfly with a bead body. The seam on this block is cretan stitch filled with sequins and beads, The sequins are clear with silver glitter in them, so they look blue and reflect mostly blue.




Finally, the center seam is done with metalic blue thread on the flowers and leaves, with the large flower centers filled with blue seed beads.