Now Taking Sign Ups for Prairie Schooler Ornament Round

Prairie Schooler ornaments blew away all other themes in this round's poll! So.... I am now taking sign ups for those who would like to participate in the next round of the Perpetual Christmas Ornament Exchange.... Prairie Schooler....

Participants may stitch any ornament they wish as long as it is a Prairie Schooler design. And, OK stitchers.... if you want to tuck a small treat in with your ornament, go ahead. The no goodies exchanges have been great, but since so many of you sneak in goodies anyhow... what can I say?? LOL Goodies are absolutely not required though.

Standard rules apply - your ornament must be stitched and finished, ready to hang. No AIDA - linen or evenweave only.

I will take sign ups from now until February 10, 2012
Mailing date will be April 15, 2012 - much more fun than mailing out your taxes, right US stitchers???

Also... great news. I have a limited number of openings for new members for HoE. As you know, we are now only using this one blog. When we hit 100 authors, we are full! So, if you are an active blogger and want to sign up, please email me at carol sutcliffe @ comcast . net (delete all spaces) with your request and your blog link.... first come, first served :-)

Existing HoE members, please email me (same email as above) with your name, postal address and blog link to sign up for this exchange.

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL GROUP MEMBERS

Today we lost a valued member of our HoE community. She has informed me that she no longer wants to participate in our exchanges - and I don't blame her for how she feels.

She felt she put a lot of hard work, love and care into a recent exchange. Unfortunately, her recipient did not acknowledge receiving the exchange by posting or emailing her. Her feelings were very hurt.

I cannot say how many times I have tried to reinforce in this group the importance of communication. I am so deeply saddened that we lost this member today. She feels strongly that the recipient of her exchange behaved rudely towards her.

If you feel you cannot 1) let the sender know you got your exchange, and 2) post about it here on the blog... with a picture too!!....

... then please let me know and I will remove you from the group. This issue has been brewing for a while, and now that we lost this member, I feel we can no longer tolerate ungrateful or careless behavior. There are some of you who are repeat offenders in this area... please recognize this and do the right thing.

Thank you.
Carol and the rest of the exchange moderators...

Mail x2!

Today I mailed out both the
Santa ornament exchange
and
Valentine's exchange
One of them has quite a distance to travel, but hopefully they will arrive soon!

Santa Exchange

My Santa exchange was mailed out today.

Santa Ornament Exchange mailed

My Santa Ornament exchange is on its way!

MarieP
My Blog

A Valentine's Day Exchange

Thinking about Red Hearts and the upcoming holiday - wouldn't it be nice to have a quick Valentine's Day Exchange....

For this exchange, you can stitch anything you want, as long as some kind of "Heart" or "Hearts" appear in one form or other somewhere. As usual, no AIDA, please... linen and evenweave only.

I will take sign ups from now until 1/16/12.

Mailing date will be 2/14/12.

Exchange is open to existing HoE and HoEII members only.

Email me at edgar matt @ g mail . com (omit spaces) with your:

Name
Postal Address
Blog Link

 

in order to sign up... 

Thanks!!  edgar

My Stitcher's choice ornie from Diana O

Yay! It has finally arrived and it is a beauty! We were all getting a little worried but the postal service came up trumps in the end and got it safely to me. I love it and can't wait for it to adorn my tree next year so I am keeping it around for a while so I can admire it. I love the beaded detail. So pretty.

Thanks so much. xx

Santa Exchange Names Mailied Out

Please let me know if you did not get yours.

Our mailing date is Feb 15, 2012.

Please remember this is a NO GOODIES exchange, just send your ornament.

Thanks - enjoy!

Carol

Taking Sign Ups for Santa Ornament Round

Looks like it is time now to start sign ups for our next round as today is the mailing date for the Stitcher's Choice Round...

We had a lot of votes over the year for a Santa theme, so let's go with that to start off the year, get 2012 rolling.

For this round, you can stitch any ornament you want, as long as Santa appears in one form or other somewhere on your ornament ;-) As usual, no AIDA, please... linen and evenweave only.

Again, this will be a no-goodies exchange (stop breaking the rules folks, you make the rest of us look bad - LOL!)

I will take sign ups from now until 1/6/12.
Mailing date will be 2/15/12.

Exchange is open to existing HoE and HoEII members only. I am sorry, but I am not ready to take new sign ups yet for this group... thanks for understanding - we are a very large group right now.

Happy Holidays to all - let's see more tree pics!

Email me at carol sutcliffe @ comcast . net (omit spaces) with your:
Name
Postal Address
Blog Link
in order to sign up...

I forgot to post - sorry

Here is the darling ornament I received from Ellen - it is a PS and it is just as cute as can be. It went immediately to my ornament Christmas tree.
Here is the backing fabric - it is just perfect.

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Wishing you all a Happy New Year.

Roberta

Stitcher's Choice Ornament received.

My Stitcher's Choice Ornament from Ina has arrived. Thank-you Ina for the beautiful ornament, I love the fabric and buttons.
Happy Stitching in 2012!
Hope everyone has a wonderful year of stitching and exchanging.

Stichers Choice Round

This weekend I received this wonderful ornament from Janet,just in time for Christmas.Thanks a lot,hope you had a nice Christmas time.Happy New Year to you and all the other stitchers on HOE.groetjes,Ina.

Christmas Box Wrap Up

I wanted to thank everyone that took part in the Christmas Box Exchange - all the stitchers that participated stitched some really wonderful boxes and those lovelies have all arrived at new homes!!


Thanks again -
edgar

Stitcher's Choice Received

I received this beauty from Gwen in today's mail.  Now, how did she know I love reindeer?  I love it.  Thank you Gwen.

Christmas Box Received

I received my Christmas box from Lillie this week.  She made the box herself, and then stuffed it with wonder little gifties.  Her note instructed me to open each one as numbered and I did.  Oh what fun.  Check Lillie's blog for much better photos.  Thank you so much, it was worth the wait!

Stitcher's Choice from Lynn W.

This is the cute ornament that I received yesterday from Lynn W. It is a nice addition to my garlanded shelves (don't have a tree) that are already decorated with other stitched ornaments and Christmas cards.

The back has fabric with a recipe for "Snow Ice Cream" printed on it.

Thank you, Lynn, for such a beautifully stitched exchange!

Stitcher's Choice Received

Today I received my ornament from Jayne for the Stitcher's Choice round.  I love the sentiment "It's good to be home."  Thank you Jayne   : )

Blessings,
Shirlee
My Blog

Christmas Box

I received a wonderful Christmas box today from Lillie.  I will post photos soon. 

Ornament Sent

I went away for two weeks and only returned yesterday. I posted my ornament bright and early this morning. I used Priority mail so should be there in time!


Amy Varnell-Miller

On Its Way

My Stitchers Choice ornament is in the mail and the mail person said it would arrive by Thursday. It doesn't have far to go.

A Beautiful Biscornu Ornament

I received a darling Quaker biscornu from Nancy for her Stitcher's Choice. It is stitched with reds and greens and she made a little hanger with beads. I love it!!!!!

My Stitchers Choice ornament in the mail

My ornament was mailed yesterday. I am hoping the Christmas rush of mail doesn't delay it.

Nancy

My lovely ornament from Carol

I owe such a humble apology to Carol S. - I received her beautiful ornament much earlier than now, and I had started my post to her at that time, but lost my focus part way through and never completed it. I caused worry to her and I wish I had been more attentive. I received the most beautiful ornament - I love the sparkle, the gold, and the words. It is hanging on the front of my tree, and I love it. Thank you so much Carol, your stitching and finishing is beautiful. This is a design from The Gift of Stitching magazine.

Stitcher's Choice Ornament sent

I sent out my stitcher's choice ornament today- I hope it arrives by Christmas... 
Happy Holidays, everyone, and have a wonderful New Year!

Stitcher's Choice Ornament from Lisa S

Look at the sweet ornament Lisa sent me-  I love the little reindeer button she added!

Thanks, Lisa- I love it!

Stitcher's Choice Ornament Received

I am so excited; I just received the most beautiful ornament from Hazel H.  who stitched for me in the HOE Stitcher’s Choice Ornament Exchange. 

I love everything about this ornament: the design, the perfect stitching and the fabulous ruched trim.  I love ruched trim but find it extremely time consuming and appreciate the extra time and effort on this one.  Many thanks Hazel for adding to my growing collection of holiday ornaments, it looks wonderful on my tree

MarieP

My Blog

Stitcher's Choice Ornament Reminder....

Today is the mailing date.... if you are going to be late, PLEASE get in touch with me... Christmas is now only 10 days away!!

Thanks,
Carol

Christmas Box Received

I received this fabulous box today and its from Amy M . I absolutely love the beautiful design. 

Design name : The Holly &  The Ivy designed by The Drawn Thread 

Thank you so much Amy and for the goodies too that came with it. I have more details and pictures in my blog.

~ Lillie

Christmas Ornament

I mailed out my Ornament today.Fijne Feestdagen,Happy Holidays to you all.
groetjes,Ina.

An Ornament Arrived

I received my wonderful ornament from Marie yesterday...

It is a free chart - and of course I forgot the info at home - but isn't it just darling!!  I posted about it and my other stitched pieces over on my Blog.  

Thanks so very much Marie!!!

edgar

My Trees

My trees are filled with stitchy ornaments:



For a close up of the ornaments, go HERE.

Merry Christmas, everyone! Happy 2012 ☺

It's Here

I received my Christmas Box from Roberta, Thank you very much!! Now my box says "No Peeking" but you know I couldn't wait. LOL Roberta also included some silk ribbon, Kreinik braid,  DMC Color Infusion Thread (how did you know I wanted to try this), scissors and a lovely Santa Waxer.

Thank You my friend and Merry Christmas!

Into the Mail

My Stitchers Choice Ornament is going out this morning and should arrive in a few days.

edgar

Christmas Box Exchange Received

I received my Christmas Box Exchange from Jayne P...

Thank you very much Jayne, I appreciate it.

MarieP

MyBlog

Here Are My Trees...

This year I have two Christmas Trees and here they are:

The first is our annual holiday tree where Santa will leave the gifts...

The second Christmas Tree is one that I will leave up all year.  I will leave it where it is, in the kitchen but after the holiday I will use it to display many of my needlework ornaments.  

Wishing you all a happy Holiday Season!

MarieP

My Blog

HoE Stitchers - Want to show us your tree?

Here is mine.... totally decorated all the way around, might get pics from more angles to share... anyone else want to show us their tree??

Carol

Thank you Roberta!

Just received this really cute ornament from Roberta today for the Stitcher's Choice Ornament Exchange. I love it! I have always thought this was a cute design... now I can scratch it off my "to stitch" list - what a treat. Thank you so much!

Carol

My Stitcher's Choice Mailed

I mailed my Stitcher's Choice Ornament today. It's got a giant DON'T BEND sticker on the envelope, so I hope that it arrives safely.

            Marie W.

Christmas Box from Lucy H.

This is the awesome box that I received from Lucy H. 

The design is from By The Bay Needleart, beautifully stitched, lined inside with felt, and embellished with snowflake buttons.More photos are on my blog.

Thanks for a great exchange, Lucy.

Marie W. (trillium)

Stitchers Choice Ornament Exchange

I mailed my Stitcher's Choice Ornament Exchange today.

Stitcher's Box Mix-up

Today in the mail I received a box From Diana O. I accidentally thought that another exchange that I received was from her. I am very sorry about the mix-up and will pop up a picture as soon as this bug I have lets up.



Amy Varnell-Miller

Christmas Box and Ornament

are on their way. I am a bit late with the box and a bit early with the ornament.

Hope my exchange partners like what I stitched for them.

Happy Holidays everyone.

Roberta

Christmas Box

I received a Christmas box today, but there wasn't a card in the box and the name doesn't seem to be listed under those participating in this exchange. I would love to know the name of the sender. Thank you to the sender of my package. I will post a picture tomorrow.


Amy Varnell-Miller

Stitcher's Choice Ornament Sent

Sent my ornament off today. It has a little bit of travelling to do. Hope the recipient likes it.... my DH wanted to keep this one...

Carol

Box received from Becky

Here is my OH so lovely Christmas box - it is stunning - just love it.

Becky also sent along these darling Santa scissors with this stitched fob - just love it.
Thank you Becky - This was a fun exchange.

Merry Christmas - Happy Holidays to everyone.

Roberta

Christmas box sent and received

I must have been a really good girl cause Santa hit my house BIG time!! Thank you Marie P for this awesome gift!

A beautiful Christmas Box lined in the extra fabric she gave me that's pictured plus all the goodies and more to make an ornament for my tree...including one of my favorite things to receive...scissors!!! And check out all the variegated floss!!! Love, love, love this!!!!
And my box did go out so I hope my recipient enjoys her surprises!

Christmas Box Mailed

Here I sit in the parking lot of the post office while my husband is inside mailing my very fragile Christmas Box. It has a very very long way to travel and I so hope that my partner loves it as much as I do. Merry Christmas everyone!


Amy Varnell-Miller

Christmas Box Sent

My Christmas Box Exchange went into the mail yesterday Dec. 1st.

Mariep
My Blog

Stitchers choice sent

Sent off my Stitcher's choice ornie today. Hope it has a safe and quick arrival. xx

My Christmas Box

I mailed my Christmas Box yesterday (12/01/2011). It has a long way to go, so hopefully it gets there in time to be displayed for a while before the big day.