In red

Recueil 100 Minis Coeurs - Le Grenier de Zoé
Stitched on 18ct white Aida

May 15th is Ana Flávia's bday and I cant believe Im thinking THAT ahead.

Wasnt sure on what to make for her and eventually decided on a new dress.My sister was sooo impressed on the blue one I made, I am positive she is gonna enjoy a new one. =)

The cross stitched part is gonna go on the chest part of the dress, but I need to think a bit more about it... Maybe a pocket? Just love that shade of red and the micro polka dots took my heart.

Hope to have it done soon...

One post, two finishes

Hai! Not everyday I can show off on two finishes at the same time! Guess I got my mojo back! Was missing it... =)

My mother is always asking me to stitch gifts for her to offer to ppl she really likes. Maria is her cleaning lady and here is the small treat she is gonna get in a few days! =)

From Heritage Stitchcraft - CFCL802 (From Charlie With love)
Stitched on White Aida 14ct - Brazilian brand

By Margaret Sherry

This is the square I made for a surprise quilt. The only reason Im posting it here is that Im 150% sure the recipient of the about to be surprise quilt doesnt read my blog at all. Hehehehe... (evil laugh).

Im just happy I could count on Nia's help with this projetc. On the instructions, I was told to work with 2 plies on the backstitch of those hearts. I thought it would be just too much. Didnt know what to do, and Nia  (obrigada, pekena!) was sweet enough to point me what would give me the more delicate look. I am quite pleased with the final result. What about you?

Last finish of the year

And on a crafty note, here's my last finish of the year. =)

Those towels really were a hit this year!!! I made... mmm... 4 sets with this monogram?! Maybe 5... I cant recall it! Guess it tells I have really worked on a LOT of sets, huh? Lol. This one was made for a VERY VERY VERY special friend at CA, USA.

I made it secretly and my friend had it earlier, back at November, and was kind and good enough to hold it untouched till Xmas. Oh boy... I really love the way this monogram looks. *Ü*

=)

So, as Nia asked me to update this, I thought I should share some finishings. Here they are Nia, although they aren't new for ya. LOL.

Here is the bday gift I sent my sister. I went there by June and left it hidden at my mom's. Her bday was last Thursday (Sept.17th). It's a set of tea towels. Each week day is represented on them. Domingo (Sunday), Sábado (Saturday), Sexta (Friday), Quinta (Thursday), Quarta (Wednesday), Terça(Thuesday) e Segunda (Monday).

I stitched them on linnen bands while still living at the Brazilian/Colombian border and stitching was pretty much what kept my sanity at a place with 250 ppl, 150+ of them indians who barely speak Portuguese nor Spanish, where army airplanes just got there once in a month and we prayed for God not to be sick till then. Phew... Tough years...

I had them saved all this time and earlier this year, sent them to be sewn. I just ADORE the final result!!! My sis had no idea I had this surprise for her! My mom was very proud of herself because at least THIS time she was able to keep a secret long enough! LMAO. I told her I would never trust her again on anything like that, if she had it spoiled! Yes... I am that silly when it turns about making surprises. =P

She has moved to another house, at the same neighborhood and told me she was going to proudly display her gift on her new kitchen. Yaaay! Very happy big sister over here! =D

And here the final piece! I stitched this sleeping baby by March, for Flávia, my niece and about to come godchild, as you can see here.

It took forever for me to get the final piece back. The box with it just got MIA for about 2 months!!!!! I just couldn't believe when the missing box finally arrived! I had cried a river on that! SERIOUSLY! It was such a challenge: Cibele sent me the DMC flossies, because I just CANT get DMC at here (sighs), then I sent the embroidered square to Isa and she sent me the finished piece.

I already mailed it to Rio and Flávia received it. My sis is overjoyed and I am over the moon she is pleased and have a bit of autie's love under her head every night. To Isa and Cibele, muito obrigadaaaaaaa! You rock, girls!

Sorry I'm taking so long to update things here... Things are a bit busier lately. Have my head full of some othe unexpected things and those sewing classes and new projects do steal a lot of time. =)

Ha! Dutch ppl keeps surprising me!

I am part of that adorable Dutch/Belgium/American/Icelandic/French/Brazilian (did I forget any country?) group. The CrazyExchanges.I am helping to run the Matchboxes Exch. and the goal is to decorate a matchbox (the larger ones) and fill it with all sort of wee tiny little things, so you please your partner with the goodies.Its not hard to run the swaps at the group as we are a small group and the ladies play really nice.

Anyhoo... I didn't signed up for this swap, as most of you know I am trying to stay away from the computer as much as possible (and THAT´s a tough task! Lol) and I already have a few projects and swaps going on at the mo.

A few weeks ago, Ina, from the Netherlands posted at the group board that she has " just mailed out two matchboxes, one legal and one illegal. " I kinda freaked out a little (just a little) bit, and started praying "Dear Lord, please don't tell me she is going to mail any kinda drugs or pedophile stuff! Please God!" :P Of course Ina is a very very naughty girl and didn't say a thing after that message.She just giggled and held her secret , and I could just imagine her tricky face, back at the Netherlands.Yesterday night I just solved the mistery: Ina sent me one matchbox too! :D

Oh dear, it wasn't really necessary! But I am NOT going to send it back to you!Lol. It was such a pleasant surprise! Take a look at the pics!She sent me all sort of tiny little things!I love it ALL!How did you know I LOVE ladybugs!? They are so sweet!The small green heart is a tiny notebook. It's absolutely adorable!The small glass with pink beads is a lovely touch and the little girls tin is a treasure itself! I would be over te moon with just that tiny tin!Its so small! I love it!And the buttons in it are just the best! Pure cuteness!Thank you Ina, so very much for the postcard too! Netherlands is surely one of the most beautiful countries I have ever seen! Hope you and all the Dutch girls here realise how lucky you are.Dankjewel, dankjewel, dankjewel !!!!!