Life With Jules, and other stuff

International post can sometimes be a pain. What with the customs forms and the extra time for delivery. But that’s alright! As I have said before, I always mail priority and with that said I received word from Lorilee that she received her winnings! Here is a picture of what she received: I am so glad that she likes the needlebook (it was the first one I have ever made)! And she told me she did find some designs in the magazine that she plans to stitch. I do wonder about that as you, the reader, can’t always tell what is inside by looking at a picture of the cover. I contemplated listing all of the designs in the original post, then thought no. On the home front, I received my cookies today! Shall I begin with a box of Samoa’s, Thin Mints, or Lemon Chalet Cremes??? Oh the choices! I love Girl Scout Cookies and my best friend is always so sweet to send me an email every year asking if I want to order from her source or if I have someone here. You see, she lives ...

I have been informed that Ann received her giveaway package from me. Here is a picture of what I stitched for her: I wasn't sure how to finish-finish Quaker Medallions , so when I looked through the tutorial links I thought it would make a cute little pillow. The backing fabric is that green suede-like material that I used on a project for school recently (see http://caliphates.blogspot.com for an image of that project). Again, congratulations Ann for winning one of these magazines! I hope you get enjoyment out of the designs inside.

Ann - Congratulations, you won the copy of "Sampler & Antique Needlework" Ellen - Congratulations, you won the copy of "The World of Cross Stitching" Sandra - Congratulations, you won the copy of "Cross Stitch Crazy" Lorilee - Congratulations, you won the copy of "Just Cross Stitch" Everyone will be receiving an email request from me for their snail mail addy. Sandra, please get your email address to me so that I may email you a request for your snail mail addy. Thank you to all who entered! I will be hosting another giveaway later this year.