For Jennifer F.

Because our friend SweetPea is swamped I thought I'd drop in and show the squares I sent her in the nature/environment round so Jill can check them off the received list--

I went with a beach theme in honor of my California, sea-shell-collecting roots.  It is a modified Kooler Design pattern.  And, lest you should think I cannot read or pay attention (which, ok, has been known to happen), I checked in with Jennifer first to make sure it was ok to move from the usual neutral linen to a blue.  I just could not put those shells on cream linen;  it did not do them justice.

Thanks, Jennifer, for the fun of stitching with you!

Thanks, Jill, for making it all possible!

Jennifer F's a Hoot

No, really -- she is.    I mean check out these awesome squares she sent me--

Annnnd check out that cool card too.

I know you all are jealous, but tough luck.  That's my owl now!  Isn't he perfect?  I think he might be trying to say something too -- like maybe he's singing the theme some from CSI as a reminder that I need to catch up on my non-The Voice viewing.

Thanks everso, Jennifer!

Hey Jennifer F.!

Hey Jennifer .... I'm done.  Want to see?  You do --- well here you go --

What?  You can't see so well?  Can't you tell what it is?  Hmm.  I wonder what the problem is -- there are 3 colors of stitching show.  You can't work it out from that?

LOL   Sorry, Jennifer -- I couldn't help myself.

ruth

Jennifer F-- want to see?

Hey Jennifer, here's your floss toss.  Can you guess what it's going to be?  lol  Before laying down money you should know.......

....  I kind of lied.   You see there are some colors in that pile  that aren't actually going in your piece.  When I was taking this picture at like 11pm (aka, I ought to be in bed by then) my sleep-deprived brain thought that the colors might lead you to guess the subject so I decided red herrings were necessary.   In the light of day I know I was nuts.

Stitching commences this evening!

Hey Toni -- I got your pictures :)

Toni, I'm glad my squares made it to you.  I'm sorry for being so slow!!!   But at least this time I remembered to take a pic before they left --

They are a modified Lizzie Kate done in DMC and Waterlilies.  And, just to tell you how much I like Toni (who I've known for, what, Toni, more than a decade now?--where does the time go????), those blooms all have lumpy French knots for their centers.... really lumpy because French knots and I are not friends.

Happy summer, Toni!  It was a pleasure and an honor to stitch for you.

Exchange from Ruth

Finally took a picture of the squares Ruth sent to me - Love them- But I can't get them to show up! Any suggestions? Thanks so much, Ruth!!

Woo Hoo Toni!!!!!!!!

Look at the lovely squares I received from Toni ---

I do so love a flag  :)

Thanks, Toni!  You've been the best part of my week!!!!!!

Wanna see yours?

What?  You can't make it out?  lol   Silly stitcher!   That's your floss toss-- though I'm not sure if that Belle Soie will get used or not-- I have been using BS' "Icing" but I'm not certain if I still have need of "Pecan Pie's" shade of dark gold.   And, I can report since I'm actually farther on than the floss toss, that I must like you, Toni, because... wait for it..... I did French knots!   Did I hear a *gasp*?  There should have been a gasp because Lord knows I hate French knots.

I sent off my Patriotic Exchange today! Toni

Lucky me!

I got delayed in my photo efforts, but look how lucky I was ---

These lovely BBD squares are Kathy L's first soiree into Fair and Square exchanging.   Can you believe it?  I think we can all look forward to happy round s with her, don't you?

Thanks everso, Kathy!!!!

ruth

Finished up Ruth's squares and put in the mail today. This was a very fun exchange. I look forward to the next one!!!

Kathy L.

As promised here are the lovely squares from Ruth. I love BBD so this was just perfect.

I am not very good at taking and posting pictures so these are so much better in person. Again thank you Ruth. 

Running a little late

Almost done with Ruth's squares. Thought I would have them in the mail by the weekend but needed to do some stuff for FIL.
I also just got the camera back from my daughter. Pictures to be taken tonight of my lovely squares from Ruth.

Kathy

Square Received

Received my beautiful squares from Ruth. LOVE IT!!! My daughter has my camera. Will get the picture in by this weekend. Thank you SO MUCH Ruth. Yours is almost done and will be on its way soon!

Kathy L.

Kathy L -- look out for the mailman

The kind folks of the USPS are heading your way.    Hopefully you'll like what they bring you!

Kathy L -- want to see your floss toss?

Hiya Kathy -- Here's Floss Toss Number One for your squares:

In traditional ruth-fashion, things have changed since that picture.   Heee heeee heeee.  Not a lot, mind you -- just enough to add interest to my evenings as I have to go hunting a new color.

Hope you like those!

my squares from Ruth

These are the squares I received from Ruth. Aren't they gorgeous? 

I had to finish them right away into a pin cushion. Usually I use the signature square on the back of the pillow but this time I placed them both on the front.
It would be a shame hiding this lovely apricot tree on the back.
Thank you so much Ruth. I love my new squares.

Warning-- Post likely to case Square Envy --

I warned you.... here are the LOVELY squares Daniela T. did for me:

Do you see the Finnish flag she added to the Maryse house?   I'm always going to think of this as my little cottage along a fjord.  

Thanks, Daniela!!!!!!!!

Round 29 Squares arrived

I received some lovely squares from Daniela T.  Unfortunately I'm an idiot and I didn't download the pictures properly.  So you will just have to stay tuned!

Thanks, Daniela!

ruth

Daniela T. -- yooo hoooooooo

They're done!   Done.  Done.  Done.   Oh the happy dancing.   They'll go in the mail on Wednesday  (they would get mailed tomorrow, but my city is being shut down by protesters.  Sigh.)

Happy unpacking!

Daniela T. -- floss toss update

Hi, Daniela, I have been swamped on a special project for work so I have gotten no stitching done all week, but I have managed a floss toss for your squares. Want to see?

Front square (mostly as called for in the pattern)--- the threads are laid out on the fabric I'm planning on using for the squares:

Front square once I adjusted for preferences and dye-lot vagaries:

Signature square (So far.... it is early days though. Things could change.):

Everything look ok to you? lol Well as best as you can tell given you have no idea what I am stitching?

I do believe I am going to have fun.... that is if I ever make it out from under work!