Two Valentine Finishes

I finished these two valentine ornaments making my finishes for the year at four. I am still stitching on my Crazy Fifteen Challenge Pieces. The first one is a Lizzie Kate stitched on an unknown 32 count fabric with DMC floss.
I chose a blue floral fabric to finish it into a pillow ornament.

The second one is "Love Me" a freebie from Primitive Betty. I used an unknown 32 Count Fabric that was dyed with strawberry Koolaid. When I dyed the fabric for Lizzie Kate "Hello Spring" I saw a skein of DMC 601 lying on the bar so I dipped it in the yellow dye. I thought it turned out a pretty color. It looked like a valentine color so I used it for this design. I finished it with a floral fabric in peach,rose and green. used green ribbon and pink pearls.

Valentines & Hearts

I received my Lizzie Kate Exchange from Kathy. She stitched for me a favorite design and finished it into a beautiful pillow.  I love the pretty navy fabric with the pink roses. Hot pink is one of my favorite colors so the ribbon is perfect.

I also got a special gift from Rory . The pillow arrived in the pretty Valentine bag that Rory's chocolate puppy is lying on. Thank you so much Kathy & Rory for making my Valentines Day  special.

I found this lovely lady in a box. I had forgotten all about her. I stitched her quite a few years ago, I guess. She is stitched on perforated paper.

I thought she was so cute and I remember ordering the wooden body and arms. She was in one of the Cross Country Magazine Issues.

I have two Valentine finishes that I will post tomorrow.

A New Scissor Case & A Valentine Freebie

I received a beautiful Scissor Case from Lynne. This was for the Tiny Treasures Too Exchange.

I have always liked Meri's Scissor designs and so I was really surprised and happy when I saw what she stitched for me.

She also included a pair of scissors.
The case has pretty brown ribbon at the top to tie it closed.
It has a pretty floral lining.

On the back is stitched the name of the scissors. How cute is that?
Note: I used the black fabric in the background to take the picture.
Thanks so much Lynne, I love it.

I stitched up and finished this simple Valentine ornament last night in about an hour while I was waiting for my Bob to come home with my dinner. It is just a simple finish and I am thinking on maybe adding some buttons and tassels to spruce it up a bit.

I didn't have any Valentine fabric on hand but I think this fabric matches pretty well. If you would like a copy of the pattern just click on pattern below for a copy.

I am stitching on "LHN Pear Tree" ornament. I am loving the colors. I also picked up the next ornament which is "He's A Flake". Can't wait to get Started on him. As soon as I get some progress pictures I will post them.

Happy Stitching Everyone,