When I first learned of this special event, the brainchild of Sharon/DaffyCat, I immediately starting working on pumpkin stitchy projects. Some are still in the works, but here are the finishes. Hope they bring a little surprise cheer.
We start with a cute little girl coming out of a pumpkin to yell, "Surprise"! This is a quilty mat/coaster from a design by GreenBeanBaby .
Next is a cell phone case to be given in honor of Cathey to WOCS for distribution to a woman in a domestic violence shelter. The design is the Autumn Mini-Sampler by Waxing Moon. The x-stitch fabric is a scrap from an 18-count evenweave fabric in my stash that I really can't identify. Plenty of pumpkin love on this one.
A slice of the October Doorways design by Vermillion Stitchery made a perfect bookmark to welcome Halloween and show off some cute pumpkins. This is on 36 ct Edinburgh linen with a black gros-grain ribbon fused to the back.
And finally, a finish for a design I stitched last year. This piece is "Autumn Buddies" by Oakhaven Designs stitched on 36 ct HDF linen. Perfect size for an Altoid top and perfect expression of pumpkin love for my "Autumn Buddy" Cathy.
Cathey, hope your day is filled with wonderful surprises! You have tons of friends pulling for you.
You've been a busy bee Annie! :) I love all your finishes, especially the tin & cell cover... So so pretty! xx
ReplyDeleteSo much pumpkin love in this post, Annie--you really created some lovely things! The little ghosts on that bookmark are adorable and you know how addicted I am to your sweet Altoid tin finishes! I love the sheep with his leafy quilt on his back--too cute!
ReplyDeleteI know Cathey will be really feeling the love today as she reads through these amazing posts from around the world...
Wow, so many beautiful pumpkin projects! A wonderful post in honor of Cathey!
ReplyDeleteI love all of these autumn finishes, Annie, they are beautiful! My two favorites are the cell phone holder and the gorgeous little tin!
ReplyDeleteJust super Annie! I am so happy once again to see you gift the women's shelter. We unfortunately needed the women' shelter when I was 7 years old. Such a scary time. You are providing so much more than a cell phone case, I am telling you.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for Cathey.
Such a thoughtful thing you have done for Cathey--the stitching, donating the cell phone case in her honor, and a lovely post.
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ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous stitching you have done.
Cathey will love all this support coming her way!
Have a wonderful day!
Oh, what beautiful finishes! Such pretty pumpkin love. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute pumpkin girl =) adorable!
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes!! Congrats sweetie :D
These are all so wonderful!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfull post!!
ReplyDeleteThis most have bring Cathey strength and a big smile and tears
Beautiful finishes .x
ReplyDeleteThe booksmarks are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely creations you've made Annie. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful designs and such a sweet post!
ReplyDeleteAnnie,
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely projects and eye pleasing colors!
I join you in wishing Cathey all the best in her fight against cancer.
Wow! What great finishes! Love them all! Thanks for joining with us in the celebration of Cathey! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing all of your work and envy your creativity!
ReplyDeleteAHHHH!!! YOur pumpkin stitching is awesome! I'm so very far on blog reading and blogging and stitching. I"ve missed my blogging buddies and my stitching. Hope my mojo is back.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute pieces... and beautiful finishing, too!
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely pumpkin stitching! I love that little girl popping out of the pumpkin. :)
ReplyDeleteI saw Gaynor's post yesterday morning, very touching indeed, for her and the family. I love your tin, beautifully finished, as are all the other projects. Wishing Cathey and the family all the very best x
ReplyDeleteAll these lovely pumpkin finishes for Cathey will make her smile a long time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to raise the spirits of your friend up. I just found out about it today. Your finishes are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDear Annie, so nice of you to think of other people and make such beautiful gifts for them. That is really worth a BIG Applaus
ReplyDeleteI love the way how you do it and it is very special to read it.
Thank you for sharing the beautiful gifts you have made and the useful links :-))
Big hugs and XXX Hetti
What beautiful designs you have stitched. I really love your phonecase. I may not have discovered your blog without this blog hop Daffycat arranged. Just off to have a nosy round :)
ReplyDeleteI love all your Beautiful pumpkins for Cathey. love Annette
ReplyDeleteThose are some DARLING finishes:)
Lovely finishes, a great post for Cathey xx
ReplyDeleteLove the tin and the Waxing Moon mini!
ReplyDeleteWill you please let me know which WM leaflet that's from? I've never seen that design and I just LOVE it! :)
wow..they are all lovely...so sorry to hear about her.
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