Halloween Exchange at Fair & Square

Just got back from the post office where I picked up the squares sent to me by Janice.  Aren't they adorable?!  I can't wait to stitch them together as an ornament and hang them for this year.

Below are the squares I sent off to Janice including a photo of a 2nd 'signature' square.  I ended up having to stitch the squares twice because the first set never arrived.   

                                             Enjoy the slow beginnings of fall everyone! 

Wow - GREAT Give Away at Victorian Motto!

If you haven't heard, Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe is having a Give Away on October 1st of the most adorable bag filled with $70 worth of items.  It's filled with finishing goodies such as ric-rac and lace in beautiful fall colors!  She's even including the most adorable Halloween pattern.

Be sure you check it out.  In fact, check out her entire shoppe ~ It's filled with her wonderful designs along with hand-dyed items for finishing your stitched pieces.  No matter what the season, the shoppe is worth the visit! 

Also ~ For those new to applique like myself . .

There is also another great give away at All About Applique featuring a new book by Angela Lawrence titled Needle Turn Applique, The Basics and Beyond.  It breaks down the steps of doing hand applique ~ something I enjoy as much as cross stitch.