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Believe it or not, Junior has received even more gifts :o)
I've been reading Tatyana's Blog for awhile now and coveted her adorable owls that she was making. She offered to make a special one just for Junior and it even has a bell inside it -
Of course, she added a few things for Mommy too. LOL! Thank you so much Tatyana. As always, it's a joy doing an exchange with you :o)
The second package was a complete surprise! Teresa sent the following -
I have wanted that Charles Craft (oups, not DMC) monkey ever since I saw it but never thought I would get one! Now to decide what to stitch on his bib :o) Teresa also made me some burp cloths. These are awesome! I'd never heard about them before the shower but I'm glad I have enough that I can stuff a few in the diaper bags. Thank you Teresa!
Both are such talented ladies!
I've got loads of stitching to show you so stay tuned ;o) 
Over the holidays, my mailbox was happy on more than one occasion ;o) I have the nicest friends!
I'm sure most of you will recognize this sweet little mistletoe from Nia -
How she had the patience to make them all herself, I'll never know! It hung proudly in the middle of our living room over Christmas. Thank you Nia :o)
Next, a box arrived from Donna (no Blog). I had so much fun going through the goodies she sent -
I just love the blue teddy bear for Junior! I really got a kick out of my carrot bunny ornament -
Isn't that just THE cutest???? I know I haven't officially thanked you so thank you so much Donna :o)
Just when I thought the Christmas cards were done, along came one from Myra and she included a little portable ort container -
Just adorable and it's going right into my stitching bag :o) Thank you Myra for another one of your perfect sewing projects!
Back in December, Melanie hosted a giveaway and I was one of the lucky winners! And I mean l-u-c-k-y because no one else asked for her handmade socks :o)
I have coveted her socks ever since I started reading her Blog so I am SO thrilled to now have a pair!!!! I LOVE THEM Melanie and thank you so much.
I also want to thank those that sent Christmas cards and ecards as well. I loved receiving them and they put a smile on my face :o)
What's up next? Look out for the b-u-m-p! ;o)
It still amazes me after all these years of Blogging and being on the computer the kinds of relationships you can develop. Here you are connecting with someone you have never met face to face or even talked to on the phone and an instant friendship blossoms :o) I've met a lot of wonderful people over these years and in this post, I want to thank two very special ones.
Carol and I have been reading each other's Blogs for a few years now and I've always admired her work and talent :o) Imagine my surprise when I went to the mailbox one day and discovered this waiting for me -
Yes, that lovely little bunny made its way to my house! I am SO honored to have a piece of Carol's stitching and her over one work is phenomenal! I had asked her about borrowing The Prairie Schooler chart she had but she went well beyond her friendship duty and bought me my own copy :o) Thank you so much Carol!
The second person made an appearance on my Blog awhile back. Somehow I think it was fate that brought us together :o) When we put Duncan to sleep, I immediately knew what I wanted to get DH for his birthday; a watercolor portrait to go on the wall with the one she did of Brie. Jobi did not disappoint and went above and beyond my expectations -
Not only was there the portrait of Duncan but one of Brie and Duncan together :o) DH and I were SO touched! Unfortunately I'm one frame short but expect to fix that next week when we go back to the Big City. We plan on putting them up behind the couch and that way we can all watch television together.
I highly recommend Jobi's work! She is a very talented artist and has done a fantastic job of bringing our critter kids back to life. Thank you again Jobi :o)
IMPORTANT NOTE: For those of you who follow my Blog, you'll know that my Blogaversary is coming up towards the end of the month :o) Five years! Wow! And as you know, I always give away a nice GC from an ONS... Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed with the turnout from my last giveaway. It seems that some people just come out of the shadows for the gifts and then retreat again :o(
Now don't get me wrong! I know that life is hectic and there is not always time to read everyone's Blogs. I'm guilty of that and as we speak, I'm behind myself. BUT...I do eventually read those Blogs and I do leave comments.
So...I've come up with a new rule. In order to be included in this year's giveaway, you must have commented on every post from now until I upload the post for my Blogaversary. Honestly, not that hard ;o) I hope you will understand and continue to enjoy the craziness that is The Pumpkin Patch.
I have been sitting on this post for awhile now. Not because I wanted to but because I was waiting for Canada Post to get their act together and deliver the mail that I was waiting for >:o(
I truly have some wonderful friends and Nia is one of them :o) This little guy arrived ages ago and I feel bad that it took me this long to show him off -
I was one of the lucky recipients of her bunny sachets. Nia filled them with lavender and they smell oh-so-heavenly! I just adore the card that she sent with it.
Nia also spoiled me on my birthday and sent me 'the most' perfect bunny bag -
She not only stitched the bunny but she sewed the bag up for me too and I have to say that she is a perfectionist! Nia's work is amazing. She also included the scissors that were on my wish list. My collection is growing by leaps and bounds!
Denise also sent me something off my wish list and it arrived just in time for my birthday -
Another sampler to add to my sampler collection. LOL! Awesome :o)
One day I picked up a huge box from the post office and was shocked at all the wonderful goodies inside! Donna (no Blog) sent me this amazing assortment -
I had to take the picture twice because I had already used the water bottle and forgot to put it in the picture ;o) I have no idea where she found the Pumpkin Patch sign but it couldn't be more perfect! She also found some pink ribbon stickers and I've been looking out for these for the longest time.
Karen got creative and did her shopping on Etsy -
What could be more perfect for my birthday than a necklace with my name and birthstone? :o) I love it!
I also had a birthday order come from Needlecraft Corner but everything was put away by this time so unfortunately you don't get to see my stash :o( I can tell you that Lady Alex arrived with fabric and the rest of the beads I need to stitch her though.
Finally, I have wanted this pattern for a LONG time now and was lucky enough to buy it off of Heather -
Thank you Heather! It's always a pleasure buying from you. LOL!
I want to thank all my super friends for your thoughtfulness and kindness. I am truly lucky to know you all and I appreciate all that you do :o)
Yes, that's me. Bad! Very, very, very bad :o( I've been very neglectful of my Blog and sharing with you some wonderful things that have landed in my mailbox as of late. I apologize profusely to those that deserve these HUGE thank yous and I will accept the thirty lashings of the wet noodle...
When the woman at the post office handed me over this huge envelope, I had no idea what it was. I saw Terri's name on the return address but it wasn't until I opened the package that I realized it was a RAK :o) Terri was SO generous! Look at all the goodies that she sent -
I was just thrilled! But then I opened up the tiny package that was included and just stared in awe -
Terri stitched this over one and it's beautiful! Right now I have him/her hanging on my Ott-Lite but come Christmas, he/she will go right onto my ornament tree :o) Thank you SO much Terri! I know I'm late with my thank you but I can tell you that you definitely put a smile on my face that day and each day that I look at my cute little bird.
Last week another package arrived and I was just as stumped. This time it was from Myra! When I opened the envelope, this is what I found -
Isn't that just the cutest little pouch? But wait...there was something inside -
What could it be?
Myra made me a magnetic needle minder with my initial and a pumpkin :o) How perfect a combination is that? Not to mention the fact that I'm always putting my needle in my mouth (I know, a HUGE no-no) or pinning it to some part of my clothing (equally as bad because I sometimes forget where I pinned it) so hopefully this will get me out of those bad habits. LOL! Thank you Myra. You make such lovely things and I'm honoured to have a few of them in my home :o)
Yippee skippy...block four of Christmas Rules is done!
I truly missed stitching on this project for the remainder of March. Come to think about it, I wasn't really that smart this month either because now I have almost another four weeks before I can stitch on this again ;o) LOL! Here is what the whole thing looks like -
I wonder how Nia is coming along :o)
I've had a few people ask how I'm doing so I thought I should probably update you. I saw my doctor and as far as he's concerned, it's my Fibro that's been acting up :o( He did order a blood test for Rheumatoid Arthritis but he doesn't think I have it. He gave me a new prescription for my Tylenol 3 with Codeine because my other one was from 2008 (I think) so its kick was pretty much gone. I can honestly say that one of the new pills doesn't really do anything for the pain either :o(
Thankfully the pain has subsided but there are days, like today, when I can feel it in my knees and elbows. Not fun. I also got some new medication for my migraines and although it seems to work like a charm without knocking me out, the prescription is pretty expensive! Just to give you an idea, six pills cost us $22 and that was 'with' coverage. Oye!
I can definitely say that I am truly blessed by wonderful friends though and that has kept my spirits up during this time :o) At the first of the week, I received a package of charts and floss from one of my Stalkers -
Colleen (no Blog) is from my home province of NB and has been reading my Blog for awhile now. She did a RAK and I couldn't be more thrilled! Thank you again Colleen! You are too kind and just know this stash went to a good home. A thank you will be sent out soon ;o)
Then yesterday I picked up another parcel and this was something I wasn't expecting. When I read the return address and saw that it was from Tina, I wondered what she was up to... Imagine my surprise when I opened the box and found this -
ROFL!!!! Tina sent me a package of ECEs and Milka cream filled eggs (they even come with little tiny spoons!). Apparently she thought she could convert me... I'm sorry to say Tina but it didn't work :o( I guess I'm just an ECE girl at heart ;o) Thank you so much for the thoughtful package though. It really did put a much needed smile on my face!
One day left of this rotten month! Woohoo! Can I make it? I'm ready to hunker down in my warm house and stitch so hopefully I can. Maybe I should put a bottle of wine beside me just in case ;o)
I'm sorry I'm late in posting this so I will accept the ten lashes with wet noodles. LOL! Here are some goodies that arrived in the mail last week -
I 'finally' received my Nordic Needle catalogue! I love paging through that thing. I have a magazine holder full of them and have kept every one throughout the years. Okay, so call me a hoarder. I know DH will after he reads this ;oP
The other items came from Mary Kathryn at eHandcrafts :o) She is so sweet to deal with. I had received my annual GC from my Secret Santa again this year so I was able to splurge and buy the two new patterns that I dearly wanted! When will I fit them in? I have no idea but I will, I promise!
Speaking of Secret Santas...she 'finally' revealed herself this year and I was completely surprised to find out that it was my good friend Judy! Well, not surprised that she would do something like this because she's such a generous person but because she kept her secret so well hidden ;o) I have her to thank for years of scrumptious stash and she is the reason Sabrina is in the making as we speak. Every time I work on Sabrina I think of Judy. Thank you my dear, dear friend!
I've noticed that I've gained even more Stalkers over the past few weeks. Where are you guys coming from???? LOL! I welcome you all and am very glad to see you here. Make yourselves at home :o)
It seems that my mailbox has been spitting out some wonderful mail the past few weeks. Okay, so there are a few bills here and there but the good stuff definitely outnumbers the bad :o)
Karen had warned me that she sent me something pink but I was REALLY surprised when I opened the package and found these -
Just to let you know Karen, DH says he won't wear them in the bedroom ;o) ROFL! They are by far the most unique item in my pink collection. Thank you so much Karen! I love the little notepad as well ;o)
Yesterday I received a surprise that I wasn't expecting. Tina sent me the cutest Christmas card along with a donkey ornament -
Isn't it just the sweetest???? If you know Tina, you know she is a huge donkey lover :o) Thank you SO much Tina and your little fellow has found his own spot on my ornament tree -
Sorry for the bad pictures. The weather has been quite dismal here :o(
I am truly blessed to have so many wonderful friends :o) Thank you again girls...your gifts definitely put a smile on my face!
AGAIN...but I'm making snow angels in silk ;o)
LOL! There you have it, my total winnings from Dinky Dyes :o) The package arrived yesterday but I never got it until close to 10 pm when DH got home from work. He just looked at me and said "There's $700 worth of silk in that padded envelope?" Yup, and it's all MINE >;o)
I still haven't had a chance to really go through it all. Don't worry though, I'll have to catalogue it so that will take me a day, or two, or three...
I had another parcel arrive yesterday as well and it was a complete surprise! This box full of goodies came from Donna (no Blog) -
It seems that my Mr. Potato Head family has just grown so I'll have to take a family picture soon ;o) DH was sulking until I told him The Musical Ride and Trees book were for him. That sure perked him up. Thank you SO much Donna! You spoiled us WAY more than you should have!
On Friday I received a package all the way from Russia! Tatyana and I did a small exchange and this is what she sent me -
I coveted the Blue Violets pattern that she stitched and was so pleased when she said she would send it to me :o) Look at the teeny tiny Lanarte kit! I've never seen one so small. LOL! Thank you Tatyana and I can't wait for our next exchange.
DH and I had a nice visit with my parents. Luckily we had a beautiful long weekend with them. On Saturday it got up to 15 C! We're talking the middle of November! We didn't do too much but Dad helped DH in the garage and I introduced Mom to a couple new computer games ;o) On Sunday morning we hit the beach in search of sea glass but it was tough going. The last storm pushed up the rock and made it a compacted wall. I came home with some good finds though.
It was sad to see them go on Monday morning :o( As long as the weather cooperates, we hope to see them after Christmas when we run up to see my Gram :o) Thank you for everything Mom and Dad! It was a delight having you. But remember, play nice or else I take the games back. LOL!
And what wonderful mail at that!
Yesterday I was pleasantly surprised to see my sample floss arrive from Annie. What I didn't expect were the amazing extras that she packed in the envelope -
The flip flop case is adorable. Inside she hid some skeins of the Presencia threads. Very silky actually! And I bet you don't have to guess what I really squealed about ;o) The crocheted bunny is too cute for words and s-m-a-l-l! The pumpkin is actually a pin case! He is going to sit by my stitching spot from now on. Do you know what? The only thing she was 'supposed' to send was that bobbin of floss. LOL! Thank you Annie!!!! You definitely put a smile on my face :o)
Today I went by to pick up the mail and a parcel from Ms. Parsley was there. It was the bunny tea set that I won on her Blog -
It really is the cutest thing and the bunny has attitude ;o) Thank you so much Parsley! The set will be going into my china cabinet for safe keeping :o)
I've got LOTS more to share so stay tuned! I even have a finish that I can FINALLY show ;o)
Wow! I guess when I give out a challenge, people listen. LOL! Since I now have 161 Stalkers (as of today), I'm going to be hosting a giveaway of something that I've stitched :o) The piece I have in mind is one I stitched last year and made into an ornament/pinkeep. It's called Stitch To Win by The Prairie Schooler -
I thought this piece was appropriate since it is a breast cancer pattern coming from a breast cancer survivor! The ornament is sitting on the fabric that I used for the backing. Of course there will be a few goodies put in with it as well ;o)
In order to enter, please leave a comment on THIS post only and include an email address if I cannot locate it in your profile. You do not need to have a Blog in order to enter and I will ship anywhere in the world :o) My in-laws are coming for the weekend so I'm going to leave this giveaway open until Wednesday, August 11. You DO have to be a Pumpkin Stalker to enter but you do NOT have to post this on your Blog if you don't want to.
On Friday I celebrated DH's birthday with our friends, T & K. I did my first 'themed' party and I think it turned out quite well! It was a Picnic Party so the table was covered with a white tablecloth and red/white checked plates and napkins :o) Red balloons and goody bags for the four of us. Yes, goody bags! Do you remember getting those? I included picnicky things like bubbles, glow stick bracelets, Play Doh, bubblegum, tattoos, Fun Dips and more. It was a night for us to be kids again ;o)
For supper the picnic theme continued. I bought cold salads, rolls, chips and beer :o) Right before we were ready to eat, I went into town and got a bucket of KFC. You've got to have fried chicken at a picnic right? LOL! For dessert there was watermelon and...a HAMBURGER CAKE! I wish I had taken a picture of it now. I had first seen it on someone's Blog (I'm sorry I forget whose) and was totally grossed out but when I saw one at the grocery store, I just had to get it. It was REALLY good too! We had a great laugh because K doesn't eat hamburgers but we told her we were able to get her to eat this one ;o)
I want to welcome all my new Stalkers and say 'Hi!' to my regular ones ;o) I LOVE reading your comments because they always make my day. If I ever need a smile, I just have to check my Blog. You guys are the best! Thank you for your support and friendship :o)
I'm quite ashamed to say that I am behind on some well overdue thank yous :oS I hope those that have been kind enough will forgive me for taking this long. Since this punishment should be severe, I won't be surprised if you take out the wet noodles ;o)
The first thank you goes out to Harmien for sending me this lovely tissue holder that she made herself -
I was admiring them on her Blog and the next thing I knew, I had one! I love it :o) Between winter and now allergy season, it has stayed right in my purse and is used quite often. Dank u Harmien!
The second thank you goes out to sweet Nia :o) I had sent her some fabric awhile back and before I knew it, she had sent me a thank you package in return! She included some beautiful linen, items from her home country and her own personalized postcard -
I really enjoy learning about other cultures and this was a joy. I have the items displayed in my craft room where I can see them :o) Obrigado Nia!
And last, but not least, a thank you to Angela. I won her second blogaversary giveaway and am now the proud owner of this lovely box that she stitched -
How appropriate that it has a bunny on it :o) The inside is just as beautiful and well finished (love the card - it says "Laugh Yourself Into Stitches!") -
I can't tell you how excited I was when I found out that I had won! This lovely treasure box has a very good home here. Thank you Angela!
