Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Thank you

Thank you to everyone for your birthday wishes, ecards, cards and gifts. I had a lovely day on Sunday and got very spoilt by my family and friends with some wonderful gifts including some money which of course I intend to spend on some new stash :)

Karen sent me these lovely goodies - a gorgeous smelling candle, piece of fabric and two lovely postcards that have little sampler patterns on them. Thanks again Karen.

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From the little kiwi group, the "Doris" ladies (aka Kath, Lisa, Pat and Wendy) I received one of my favourite body products, body butter and a fat 1/4 of a lovely green fabric - thanks ladies :)

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It was a very good mail day yesterday as I also received a parcel from Barb in the US for the recent Shepherds Bush BB exchange. I received a gorgeous fob, so delicately stitched, some sampler threads and a small piece of R and R Reproductions linen.

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I spent my birthday having coffee with friends in the morning, meeting up with friends for lunch in town, and then at stitching group in the afternoon. Glenn and I went to my parents Sunday night where we had a lovely family dinner with my brother, who also celebrated his birthday recently ( the big 30) and my niece.

so now for some stitching pics: ta da! I finished Welcome Spot by the Drawn Thread on Thursday night.

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Stitched on 28ct Taupe Cashel linen using DMC threads and Needle Necessities.

I loved stitching this spot and its now with my friend to be framed in time for the exhibition. This week for the SAL with Cathy, Von and Kath I hope to start Spot of Spring, the last of the spots I have left to stitch.

I realised the other day that I hadn't shared a progress pic of the Mermaids of the Deep Blue in quite some time. I have only the beading left to do now, yay!

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Enjoy your day/evening!


12 comments:

Lisa said...

What a nice birthday haul. :) Sounds like you had a lovely birthday.

Your pieces look beautiful. I fondled some of the cashel linen last week at the LNS. It's yummy.

Have a wonderful day.

Jenn L in Chicago said...

Hmmm, I recognize that TCSP label (well okay, not that exact one...) One of my favorite shops in the Chicago area. If you ever get to visit here, you MUST shop there!

Anne S said...

Sounds like you had an awesome birthday :D Your prezzies are lovely, and your Mermaids stunning - not long to go now before that happy dance woohoo!! :D

Von said...

Sounds like you had a truly wonderful birthday, Katrina! Lots of nice gifts and time spent with friends and family. Very nice!!
Love that Welcome Spot!! When I can splurge on new stash again, I'm definitely going to get that one. :D

Carol said...

Oh drat! I was hoping my birthday package would arrive in time for your birthday! Oh no!

Congratulations, you speedy stitcher - your Mermaids look great! I have really enjoyed getting back to them.... and can't wait to see which Mirabilia you start next!

Anonymous said...

Your mermaids look gorgeous and so does your welcome spot. Oooohhhh your birthday gifts are lovely too. I love those coloured scissors you go with the fob. Beautiful!!! I'm glad you had such a wonderful day :)

Unknown said...

Loved your birthday goodies... loved the exhange piece too. Very pretty.

One day I will find time to update my blog..... and post pics!

Karoline said...

I'm glad you had a great birthday. Welcome Spot looks great, congratulations

Schokti said...

oooo! Mermaids is looking fantastic!!! Can't wait to see it finished!

Andrea said...

Happy Birthday Katrina!!

It looks like you had some wonderful presents.

Well done on your finish of Welcome Spot, it looks great and your Mermaids too.

Kitty Couture said...

Oh Katrina, I'm sorry I missed your Birthday while I was away :( It seems like you had a great day though! Happy belated birthday! You got great gifts :D
And your stitching looks wonderful as usual - your Mermaids are stunning, and I love your DT! :)

(((hugs)))

Dani - tkdchick said...

Happy Birthday! Lovely gifts and a lovely HD!!

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