Look at the wonderful gifts I received from Isabelle for my birthday (a little early, as my birthday is not until next week). A great chart with a beautiful heart as well as some antique floss. But the best part is the pouch she made for me. Perfect stitching - perfect finishing. Thank you, Isabelle! I love them all!
No, no, it's not an anniversary or anything. This is the incredible design and finishing piece that Isabelle sent to me. It is a stitcher's case. Now the name - Roses (she used Dried Roses thread) and Chocolate (chocolate colored fabric for the finishing). How gorgeous is this? The finishing is totally unique, too!
Here's the inside with the needle page and the pinkeep:
Inside
The case has a little secret, too! I almost missed it:
Isabelle's stitching is fabulous! Her finishing is impeccable! Lucky, lucky me!!! I have it sitting out right in front of me wherever I am, so that I can constantly admire her piece of perfection!
Again, Isabelle, wondrous, amazing and gorgeous! I am forever grateful for your generosity!
To have such a wonderful friend as Isabelle! She sent me some of the prettiest gifts for my upcoming birthday. Oh my goodness! How pretty is this fabric that she hand-dyed especially for me on which to stitch my Nora Corbett Trick or Treat fairy??
Then there is the beautiful book filled with tons of ideas for cross stitch and cardboarding! I cannot wait to give one of these wonderful pieces a try.
Believe it or not, there is more to come!! Adorable little heart buttons, each one sweeter than the last. There are purple floss rings to be used in a needlebook...and then....the gorgeous little pinkeep Isabelle stitched so beautifully over one!! This little design reminds me of Merry Cox. How great is this?
What?? Even more?? Yep...gorgeous antique scissors. They are great! And the Stitcher's Alphabet chart by A Mon Ami Pierre. Fantastic....that pretty much sums it up!!
Thank you, Isabelle, for your kindness and generosity!
I have a very dear friend who has made me incredible gifts. During a time when I needed a "pick me up", she made me yet another beautiful gift. At the time I received it, I did take pictures (I found them), but neglected to post them here for everyone to enjoy. This is a stitcher's portfolio. It was made by Isabelle with bright, cheery colors to make me happy during a trying time. No excuses...my fault for not showing this wonderful gift. This portfolio can hold your chart (it has a magnet under the top bar, so it doesn't slip), your threads (in the side pocket, as well as a small WIP. It folds like a small portfolio so that you can easily carry it. In addition, to making the portfolio herself, she also sent me a heart chart, some beautiful green fabric, some overdyed threads and some lace, which is gorgeous. Take a peek at my gift:
and another view of the inside pocket: 
the center portion to hold your chart:
Here are the gifts she sent me in additon to the portfolio:
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Beautiful gifts from a sincere and wondrous friend across the miles. Thank you so much, Isabelle, for everything. I sincerely apologize for not sharing your generosity sooner.
