Friday, September 10, 2010

I've been Rak'd!

I had a wonderful surprise arrive in my mailbox this morning! Sharon (aka Daffycat) RAK'd me :) I loved her recent Halloween pillow finish and instantly fell in love with the fabric she used for it. I have been searching high and low and all points in between for Halloween fabric and would you believe there's NOTHING! Fabricland just recently got some Christmas fabric in but that is jumping a bit ahead and I love Halloween :) Thank you again Sharon, you are a real lifesaver! LOL.

I did some more finishing this one is for me :) I just about hit the floor when I saw the strawberry buttons in Michaels! Perfect. I love this fabric but sadly the quilt shop is all sold out now. Oh and surprise, it's another flatfold :)

Not much else is new, my kids started back to school this week so I have a bit more time to myself. I say a bit because the first few weeks back into the "strict" routine are always a challenge for them, especially my Son :) It's always fun trying to co-ordinate bus pickups, buses not showing up and then having to drive my kids to School, some against their will! LOL. Things should settle down in a week or so and then I will have 6 (glorious) hours to myself each day:) Of course it's still amazing how quickly that time goes by and you still didn't get a chance to stitch!
I wanted to answer a few questions that I had from my last post and hope I don't miss anyone :) I actually display all of my finishes in my 2 cabinets but they are quickly becoming full, it's also how I stop them from getting dusty! I know I don't have any sympathy for that one :) My Autumn exchange post should be posted shortly, I meant to hit "save now" and instead hit "Publish" and my partner hasn't let me know it's arrived and I'm getting worried as it's been almost 2 weeks! Thanks for all of your positive comments on my tutorials! And yes please send me a picture of your finishes, I would love to see them :)
Speaking of stitching, that is what I am finally going to do! I might have just enough time to sneak in watching the Vampire Diaries season premiere from last night! Fall TV is right around the corner and I can hardly wait!
Thanks for all of your comments on my last post and thanks for stopping by again today!

17 comments:

Denise said...

That strawberry button is perfect! And the fabric is just too cute. I haven't been to Jo-Ann's lately. They should have their Halloween fabric in clearance by now. ;0)

Hope you have a great weekend - Denise

Kathy said...

Another fabulous finish! The strawberry flat fold is gorgeous. And I am drooling over those trays. OMG they are fabulous!

I hope things settle and the back to school routine is in swing. Just think most stitching and finishing time. :)

Deborah said...

Love your flat fold! It's gorgeous.

An itch to cross stitch.. said...

I love the strawberry flat fold, it's gorgeous.

Elaine said...

Your strawberry flatfold is gorgeous Angela. Cute fabric from the lovely Sharon.

Jan said...

I like the way you finished the strawberry flatfold. The button is adorable.

Lynn said...

Sharon is a sweetheart, isn't she? I love her fabric choice for you. I haven't been able to find Halloween fabrics around here either. I'll have to make a trip stateside to raid a Joann's fabric for some.
Your strawberry flatfold is adorable!

Karen said...

Your Strawberry flatfold is so pretty...love the button. I agree...that fabric is to die for! Can't wait to see what you whip up with that one.

Happy stitching this weekend...

beth n. said...

YOUR FINISH WORK IS JUST BEAUTIFUL. I love allof your tutorials. I was wondering if you could post on how you cut your mat board. Mine never seem to come out great. Thank You, Beth N. (stormybrew57@aol.com)

Sharon said...

Your work is so gorgeous!!! The finish is so perfect - those buttons add just the right "pop" for the design. I an't wait to see what you create with that cute halloween fabric! :)

Michelle said...

The flatfold is lovely Angela and the buttons so cute. Wonderful fabric too. Michelle x

Lesleyanne said...

Your strawberry flatfold is abolustely gorgeous. A lovely gift from Sharon.

Sally said...

I love your strawberry flatfold Angela! So beautifully stitched and finished.

What a wonderful RAK.

Pumpkin said...

That was nice of her :o)

How perfect is that finish! Even the fabric matches. LOL!

Daffycat said...

You are so welcome, Angela! And best of all...it was on sale so I couldn't resist buying it for you!

Love this strawberry! Soooo pretty! I'm going to have to break down and try a flatfold one day.

Andrea said...

Love the flat fold, gorgeous.

Danielle said...

Would you be able to do a tutorial or explain how you finished the strawberry piece and have it in the center? Great job! And the fabric is perfect for it.