gifts

Isn't this lovely?

I am so happy to have this lovely

heart stitched and finished by

CathyB blogging at

With Needle + Thread;

My Adventures in Stitching.

We have been on-line blogging friends

for years + finally met at House of Stitches earlier this year.

What a treat!!!

Her blog is loaded with needlework and travels

and treasures!!!   Head over ....

and ...

Isn't this pretty?

I enlarged the photo so you can see the detail.

This will give you an idea of the size.

This necklace was a gift from Marjorie

blogging at

Moonsilk Stitches. 

If you have not visited her blog -

get over for a visit.   She is always into the most creative stuff!!!  

Last,

I've had this bookmark pinned to my wall

for a few years now.

The image is from a woodblock print.  It is from the

Clarence Buckingham Collection.

Wild Pinks and Butterfly.

And, I just noticed on the AIC web site,

that they have PART ONE of a Japanese Print exhibit

(gallery 107) from the 

Clarence Buckingham Collection.

Hurry, closes Jan 27, 2013