How Long?

Whilst clearing out the under stairs cupboard the other day, I found an unfinished piece that actually pre-dates my eighteen year old son.  I don't even think I was pregnant when I started it, so it must be nineteen maybe even twenty years old.  It was a birthday present from one of my friends and was a complete kit. I reckon it is about 80% completed, but sadly I no longer have the pattern or any of the silks. It needs a little wash and I'll post a pic tomorrow in case anyone passing by my blog might recognise it.  In the meantime here's always Google!

Merry Spring

Yes I know it's Summertime, but I am very excited to have actually finished a small cross stitch project.  It is the Very Merry Spring pattern that I was gifted by Lisa at Lisa's Stitching Addiction.  I used a variegated thread in shades of cream through to cherry and it looks lovely.  I managed it over three evenings, if my hands were not so painful it would have taken less, but I am delighted with it. xI will be off to the local gallery next week to find a nice frame for it. Will post a pic later.

I Got RAK'D :-)

The most lovely thing happened to me yesterday.  I got a small envelope in the post with handwriting that I didn't recognise and from an area with which I have no connections.  In a sea of bills, circulars and pizza shop flyers, this was a welcome change.

Inside was a cross stitch chart that I was in the process of purchasing from another Blogger. I had got as far as providing my address details and had enquired about sending payment.  But here in the envelope was the chart!  I spotted a little card that said 'You've been RAK'd . Enjoy!" For anyone who doesn't know, this stands for Random Act of Kindness.

The lovely Lisa over at 'Lisa’s Stitching Addiction' blog http://lisasstitchingaddiction.blogspot.com/ had popped it in the post for me. How nice is that?! :-) Thank you so much Lisa, that was very kind of you indeed.

I am really looking forward to stitching it and when it is done and hanging on my wall, I can look at it and be reminded of when someone I know only through the exchange of a few posts on a shared hobby, did something really nice for me. :-)