Friday 17 October 2008

Some Very Nice Mail

Yippee! My internet connection is working again. I've been offline since last Friday ... all very annoying ... but it's fixed now.

I was fortunate to win a giveway on Joy's blog. The prize was this lovely bag pattern. Thanks Joy.



Some other very exciting mail recently arrived from Spain. A while again, I helped Margaret from A Sampler of Stitches get a copy of one of our great Australian craft magazines. She very kindly said she would make me something in return so I was very intrigued and excited when these little packages appeared in my mailbox.



I have admired Margaret's lovely cross-stitching ever since I discovered blogland last year. Just look at the beautiful needlework set she has made me.



Oliver is impressed too.



Here are some close-ups of Margarets exquisite work. I love the colours she used.







I have always been in awe of the beautiful way Margaret finishes her cross-stitch pieces. The cord and edging on this piece are very good examples.



As if this wasn't enough, I also received this lovely Gutermann tin filled with very handy threads. Thanks Margaret ... you were very generous.



I like this picture of Oliver ... actually didn't spot his reflection until after I'd taken the picture. Rather cute!



27 comments:

  1. I am so glad your back, I was wondering where you were. The stitching is absolutely lovely! Oliver brought a smile to my face, especially the picture with his reflection. Give him a pat on the head from me!

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  2. Good to have you back. It's awful when the internet is gone. But what did we do several years ago when we did not have internet LOL

    Love the photo of Oliver and the box.

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  3. Lovely gifts! And that picture of Oliver... So cute!

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  4. That last pic of Oliver is a cracker! He is gorgeous :)

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  5. Oh ...Christine... what beautiful gifts you received!!! Oh this cross stitching is popping up everywhere...lovelier than ever... have been trying to keep against...but soon I can not!!!
    So glad you are back online!!!

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  6. Glad to have you back in blogland! Always love reading your posts! Wow...how lucky are you to receive such beautiful gifts. Cats...they are so inquisitive! Jo xo

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  7. I was wondering where you had got to! glad your back, the presents will cheer you up after your internet problems,they are lovely. The picture of Oliver is so cute, he's very handsome.

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  8. Christine,
    I'm so glad you like what I made for you.
    I enjoy your blog so much - not sure if it is the lovely projects you show or if Oliver is the main attraction for me.
    That last picture of him with the tin is priceless. I'm sure I'll come back again and again to this post just for the smile it gives me.

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  9. Welcome back. Ain't technology grand? I've started a new blog this week that better reflects me and am enjoying it immensely. I've met so many nice people through blogging!

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  10. Wow, how lucky you are to recieve such a great gift. The needlework is beautiful.

    Lizzie

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  11. what a generous gift! The picture of your cat made me smile too.. they are such inquisitive critters!


    even if they are evil cats like the one that lets me live in his house *W*

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  12. Glad you are back! What a gorgeous gift from Margaret! She does such lovely work. Congrats on your pattern win, too.

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  13. Your Gifts are just Gorgeous Christine....Lovely Details...
    cheers
    maree

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  14. What gorgeous gifts!! The picture of Oliver is fabulous -- that's one I'd be tempted to print out and frame!

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  15. You are a very lucky lady indeed!! Those gifts are wonderful!!
    x sarah

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  16. Glad your back on line...I think I would feel like my left arm had been removed if I lost my internet! Congratulations on your win and the cross stitch goodies are beautiful..Lucky you!! Cathy

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  17. Ahhh life before Internet!! lol Such beautiful cross stitching, love the way she has finished these!!! Oliver is just so sweet, maybe we should get him and Maria together, image the sweet kittens lol!
    Big hugs xxx

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  18. What wonderful gifts you got!!!They are so lovely! And Oliver thinks the same, doesn't he?!

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  19. you are very lucky to recive all those wonderful things......

    Gill in Canada

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  20. Oliver both knows his value and the value of those lovely goodies.
    Silk dupion is not the easiest fabric to work with and it looks beautiful.
    Are not those tins now available cute?
    I wonder if they will become new heirlooms?
    Moggie sends meows and purrs to Oliver.

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  21. Tienes un blog muy bonito saludos

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  22. Hi Christine, glad you are back online.The cross stitch gifties are beautiful as well as the finishing.Regards Lyn

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  23. I was just looking at kerry's blog, and have been looking through her favorites...and I can see why she has you listed. I have somehow stumbles across Kerry's and I am finding some awesome things! I love what you do..I know you don't know me, but I thought I would post and tell you. I own a stitchery business, Huckleberry Cottage, and I just love your creations!

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  24. Beautiful gifts - I wish my cross stitch work was as exquisite!

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine