I have been truly overwhelmed by the generosity of bloggers this past week. Not only did I get a cosy cowl from Heidi and a beautiful red exchange from Cathy but this week, Louise sent me one of her walnut shell stuffed hearts and some chocolate!!! Isn't it beautiful??? The chocs have long gone I am afraid!
Also this week, Lynda returned the "Dandy Dreams" chart I loaned her and added a couple of charts for me from my wishlist!! Now, the thing is, this was just a loan as I have other people that wish to borrow the chart from me and in no way did I expect anything in return but Lynda had already given me two LHN ornament charts so these two beauties were a real surprise! Thank you so much Lynda. I am quite overwhelmed at your generosity!
Melissa also emailed me to let me know she had received my redwork exchange. I showed you a little snippet of it a couple of posts down. Pleased to say that she liked what I made her. Phew! It is always a relief when an exchange arrives safely at its destination. Here is what I made her.
AMAP alphabet
28 count over 1
Threadworx Wine Castle thread.
I have been trying to cheer myself up a wee bit with some colourful blooms as hubby has left for a long work trip. Just as we are starting to get back to normal, he has to go back to work which means going away again. So I bought the lovely tulips at the top of this post and also these two tubs of hyacinths. I love hyacinths and adore their smell once they start to bloom. Looking forward to these bursting forth!
Thanks for coming to visit me. The Dandy Dreams chart (click on link to see my finish) will be being posted off to Tina (no blog) but if you would like to stitch it after her then let me know and I will start up a sisterhood or something.
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I love the tulips at the top of your post. I think they're probably my favorite flower. I really love your redwork project. Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAren't you having the blessed week?! Beautiful redwork. :)
ReplyDeleteYour red exchange piece is beautiful! Glad things are going good for you again. I would be interested in stitching Dandy Dreams someday. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tulips and such a lovely heart =) Oh! stitchers are the best!! :D
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty pillow!! Beautiful work :)
We both have hyacinthus :D heheheh
IT's true, their smell is wonderful :) and the flower is so pretty =)
Thanks for the tip about the string ;) I had no idea, next time I will know better! Thanky you :)
Now I have daffodils starting to blossom :D
Have a great weekend sweetie!
Hugs&smiles
What beautiful gifts & what a beautiful redwork project! I also like seeing the tulips although I'd much rather see snow : ) Blessings, Shirlee
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful mail surprises Hazel!
ReplyDeleteI love the redwork piece that you stitched for the exchange.
Lovely flowers.
What a lovely monogram, it's one of my favourite alphabets. Love the tulips!
ReplyDeleteYour redwork cushion is beautiful - just lovely! I've always loved cross-stitch, but after many years of doing very little, I have been well and truly bitten by the bug again. I'm on my third project in as many weeks!
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Wow, the redwork pillow you sent off is gorgeous! So elegant and detailed! So nice with the gifts too! Lovely tulips. Sorry about your DH having to go off for work again. Enjoy those flowers!
ReplyDeleteYour redwork stitch for Melissa is gorgeous. I love fresh flowers, but alas, I don't really have the knack for growing anything...except dust! Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteYour received some beautiful gifts Hazel. Love your tulips. They are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteYou sooooooo deserve to be pampered dear Hazel, love your beautiful tulips & do enjoy those delicious hyacinths, the best smell ever :D
ReplyDeleteHave a sweet weekend
Lots of love Karen x
Your exchange piece is beautiful! Looks like some wonderful things were in your mailbox too!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Hazel, thank you again for your beautiful red exchange piece, very exquisite with the over one. I love "initials" pieces!
ReplyDeleteGlad you received lovely goodies too this week!
I do love the Red exchange piece!
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts!!
Another great post week! I love the redwork exchange piece you made
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely tulips! I love the orangey color. Wonderful gifts from friends. I am in love with your redwork initial! Was that from a chart? I've never seen it before. Happy weekend and hang in there while your DH is away. *hugs*
ReplyDeletewow your red exchange piece is very beautiful,,i love it so much..very lovely gifts too..
ReplyDeletetulips are my fav flowers too..
sending you big hugs deary xx
Tulips are fab, there's definitely a red theme in your day....
ReplyDeleteYou have received some beautiful gifts. Love your tulips.
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ReplyDeleteHow lovely that friends are so good, love the heart pillow what a super gift.
Beautiful red work for your exchange, it looks like you're back to stitching in a big way.
Hope that with DH away you can keep in close touch and also recharge your batteries.
Hyacinths have the most beautiful scent and love those tulips too.
Flowers can give a lift like no other things, well perhaps chocolates are good too!
Every Blessing
Chris xx
If you do decide to start a Stitching Sisterhood for the Dandy Dreams, could you add my name to the list please?
Beautiful tulips! Great goodies and wow, the piece you sent off is stunning!
ReplyDeletegorgeous flowers...please show us the hyacinths when they bloom......LOVE them!!!
ReplyDeleteso sorry your hubby has had to go away for work again...
Hazel...the tulips are beautiful at the top of your post! I also love the smell of hyacinths..one of my favorites, next to lilacs that is! I am so glad you are being showered with goodies in the mail from others. You deserve many smiles. :)
ReplyDeleteI wish you a blessed weekend my sweet friend!
Louise xx
ps..I too liked that Dandelion chart so much I had to purchase it! But..I know I might not have time to stitch it till our big move..and when we get settled in our new home.
It is nice to feel spoiled sometimes. I love all the Dutch bulb flowers and they are starting to pop up here now. Our roundabout is full of yellow crocus and soon the daffodils will start coming up too. It is a wonderful time of year to be in Holland. The hyacinths will have you thinking spring in no time.
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Heidi
The redwork is fabulous, such a beautiful finish.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to have something lovely in the post instead of the brown envelopes!
Have a lovely weekend xxx
Gorgeous rework piece. The generosity is a welcome change from some of the awful things that go on on this world.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly received some special gifts--stitchers are such lovely people, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tulips! They're my favourite flowers after roses. Your redwork project is amazing! Dandy Dreams have been on my wishlist for some time now, ever since I first saw it so I'd love to be able to loan the chart from you someday.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Veronica.
A wonderful redwork exchange piece. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely tulips, my two bunches from the market have finished but I think £2 for 11 days of beauty was money well spent! I have some blue hyacinths in flower at the moment, delicious smell.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gifts and I love the redwork project.
THANK YOU for looking for the error on my work, no, it wasn't the beak I was referring to but I had missed it and not realised! I've now put it right.
Carol xx
Thanks for sharing the lovely tulips...can't wait for spring and new beginnings. Freezing rain today and power outages....classes cancelled, yipee. Nice to see your lovely gifts so well deserved (you work so hard). Take charge of that remote now that hubby is away...and enjoy. Best of wishes and vibes coming your way.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tulips. Love the redwork.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching and gifts! I love the exchange piece. Beautiful flowers--I love hyacinths, too.
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ReplyDeleteYour tulips are beautiful.
Love your redwork!