I've received a couple of lovely things in the mail recently that were sent to me by other stitchers, so I guess you could say I've been RAK'd! The first is a gorgeous little Blackbird Designs chart called "Bluebird", which I am looking forward to stitching--sooner than later as a matter of fact. I thought I'd stitch it on Lambswool as I don't have the called for linen, but I think the blue will work nicely with it. The floss is by Vikki Clayton, which I have not used before, but the color is gorgeous. It is much nicer than you see in the photo--a nice variegation. As it's silk I'm wondering whether to use one or two plies? As the linen is 32 count, I'm guessing two would be better even though it is silk floss?
My other set of goodies are some hand-made pins, which I can't wait to use. I've never had anything this fancy, so will be looking for a project to use them on. It's nice to get surprises in the mail when I'm used to mostly just getting bills and junk mail!
Many thanks to both stitchers who kindly sent me these gifts. I love them!
Sorry I've not been around--either here or visiting other blogs. I feel like it is always the same refrain--busy with work, busy with housework, and too tired! I do hope to get in some stitching this weekend, though, so will perhaps have a little update to share soon. Also I am having my "No Work No Honey, No Bees No Mone" design framed. It's actually finished, so I just need to go and pick it up. I can't wait to see it and will, of course, share it here!