29 December 2015

Christmas RAKs and Gifts

Dear friends and fellow bloggers,

As with the last 7 years I have been stitching throughout the year for my annual Christmas Random Act of Kindness. I wish I could gift everyone that visits but that is just not possible. No doubt you will of seen these on the recipents blogs but just so I can keep a record of what went where here thay all are together.

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For Ingrid at Mii Stitch ....



Noel Birdhouse - Brittercup Designs.
28ct natural cashel linen.
Used a selection of WDW threads and own blends.
WDW Marigold = Blend of DMC 722 & 725.
WDW Whitewash = DMC Blanc.
WDW Molasses = DMC 3031.
Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue 2004.

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For June at Butterfly Wings ....


 
Rejoice - Lizzie Kate.
28ct natural cashel linen.
Used recommended DMC threads.
Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue 2004.
 
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For Carol at Stitching Dreams ....


All Hearts Come Home For Christmas - Homespun Elegance.
Unknown linen.
Used DMC and WDW.
WDW Onyx = DMC 3371.
WDW Chestnut = DMC 801.
WDW Whitewash = DMC 822.
Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue 2000.
 
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For Emma at My Creative Corner ....

 
 Winter Sampler - Leisure Arts.
(Top Part of Sampler).
32ct Misty Blue Belfast linen.
DMC 5200.
 
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For Vicki at A Stitchers Story ....

 
Reindeer Present - Sharon Bennett (Daffycat Designs).
Freebie design - please go to Sharons website for details.
32ct Antique White Belfats linen.
Unknown hand-dyed threads.
 
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For Maggee at Stitching Devotee ....

 

Santa With Teddy & Doll - The Prairie Schooler.
Book 36 St.Nicholas II.
18ct Khaki Davosa (1 over 1).
Recommended DMC threads.
 
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There were also a couple of gifts that I sent out.


For Melissa at Words and Blooms ....

 
Santa With Pineapple - The Prairie Schooler.
Book 36 St. Nicholas II.
18ct Khaki Davosa (1 over 1).
Recommended DMC threads.
 
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 For Katrina at A Kiwi Stitching ....


Yule Rejoice - Primrose Needleworks.
40ct Flax Newcastle Linen.
Used the following mix of threads ...
GAST Mulberry.
WDW Dove.
CC Blue Corn.
DMC 3799, 712, 839, 950.
Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue 2008.

 
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Until next time ....

33 comments:

  1. Such beautiful finishes! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Such beautiful stitching and finishing you have done to the lovely treasures. Fabulous gift for friends.

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  3. Wow, each is more beautiful then the one before. Beautiful work and a generous spirit.

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  4. Lucky ladies. They are all gorgeous Andrea.

    Linda

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  5. How I love each and every one of your RAKs this year, Andrea! I think you outdid yourself... Each one is like a tiny treasure and that is exactly what I will do with the one I received--treasure it :) Thank you again for such a beautiful ornament!

    Wishing you a happy, healthy year ahead filled with many hours to stitch, stitch, stitch! Happy 2016!

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  6. How lovely! I know that the recipients will treasure them. Beautiful stitching and finishing!
    Happy New Year!

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  7. Andrea, You are so very generous with your beautiful stitching and finishing!

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  8. Wow, all of your ornaments are beautiful. Such lovely stitching and finishing. I'm sure they are all greatly appreciated.

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  9. Замечательные работы!

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  10. Love all your ornaments , so beautiful .
    We were all so lucky to recieve .
    Looking forward to see your stitching and finishes for 2016 hugs.

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  11. They are all beautiful! Thank you again for your kindness and Happy New Year

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  12. Wow, so many beautiful gifts. Your finishes are gorgeous.

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  13. You do such beautiful work my friend. Your gift is still hanging on the tree. Thank you!

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  14. Such beautiful work! I am am sure each and every RAK was welcomed with much appreciation.

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  15. Such lovely stitching, and so beautifully finished finished. Each will be treasured I'm sure. You know, at first glance, I thought the snowman in June's ornament was holding two martini glasses! I guess I really do need to get my eyes checked....
    Happy Days!
    Jenn

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  16. All your finishes are lovely! I thank you again, for gifting me! It was such a surprise! Hope your Christmas was wonderful! And that 2016 is a great year for you! Hugs!

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  17. The Heart charms are sold in the Netherlands.
    www.ateliersteekjesenkruisjes.nl

    I wish you a Happy 2016

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  18. Each one is so beautiful! Thank you once again, I feel so lucky :)

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  19. Wouldn't know which one I'd choose: they are all lovely! Wish you a Happy New Year with lots of wellness and why not other beautiful stitching

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  20. Andrea, beautiful gifts. happy new year

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  21. They are all beautiful! I'm sure all of the recipients were thrilled!

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  22. What beautiful stitching and finishing and what a wonderful idea with sending them out as Christmas RAKs. Wishing you a wonderful 2016.

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  23. These are so lovely Andrea. I love seeing them too. Your stitching and finishing is really exquisite and you so generously give pleasure to a lot of other stitchers every year.
    I hope that 2016 is a happy, healthy and very peaceful New Year for you and your family xx

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  24. These are all beautiful and the recipients are very lucky! Thank you for sharing pics of them!

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  25. Beautiful stitching and finishing. May 2016 be a good year for you.

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  26. These are beautiful wonderful stitching

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  27. It's wonderful to see all your RAK ornaments together on your blog. There is nothing bad in seeing them twice, on your blog and on those of the recipients :)) They are all so beautiful.

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  28. Such beautiful work and such lucky RAK recipients (including moi!)!

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  29. As always, I love your beautiful ornaments! Such a nice thing for you to do your RAK's. Even though we stitch ourselves, it is always nice to receive needlework from a fellow stitcher. Happy stitching in 2016.................

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  30. Look at all the beautiful things you've stitched and gifted! I love your idea - wouldn't it be fun to do this once a month. I wonder if I could be industrious enough to get that many things finished. :0 I may have to borrow your idea! blessings, marlene

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  31. All ornaments looks gorgeous. I am sure all the receiver will treasure them.
    Best wishes for 2016!

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  32. Wonderful stitching and finishing as always Andrea. I especially love Rejoice you stitched for June - amazing finish!

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  33. The RAKs are just beautiful :) The finishes are fantastic! Here's to a fab stitchy 2016!

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