Puzzle Piece

Decided to play around with the puzzle pieces, so I will be ready for the 2nd swap.

I think I am becoming addicted to

these fun little pieces of art.

Great puzzle pcs.- and a win from MWO!

The puzzle pieces have arrived! How much fun to open the package and find all these special "Pieces of Friendship". These are from a fun swap that Pat Winter started. Everyone was to make four puzzle pieces using the prescribed puzzle shape. It was fun to do and to receive such great little works of art.

Pat Winters piece. Such tiny detail and fantastic stitching. Remember you can click on the photos for close up looks. But please don't judge the photographer!

Next is from Freda B. Now my photo really doesn't do this one justice. It is filled with bright sparkles and shimmering fabric. There is depth to this one too.

Next is from Alice Topp. What wonderful colors and beautiful stitching. Love the little face with the ribbon bow and pearls.

Last but certainly not least is from Laurie Walton! Such delicate workmanship. I can't believe the tiny, tiny little stitches. Look at the hole with the delicate webbing stitch filling it.

This was so much fun. I can't wait until Fall when we do it again. Thank you Pat!

Lastly I was thrilled to win The Mind Wide Open Challenge. I was up against some very talented people. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and to Gail for having such wonderful challenges. This image really "spoke to me". Everyone should check out her blog. (on the right side , there is a button).

A swap gift...for a pair of shoes!!!!

I am doing a little swap with Andrea. She wanted a puzzle piece and the little fairy in my garden wanted new shoes. So here is Andrea's puzzle piece and when I get my fairy shoes I will post them for all the world to see. The fairy is very happy about all this. I worked in the garden all day and that's all she would talk about. She has been very upset lately because I accidentally knocked over her toad stool. She has even threatened to take her friends and leave. I give up....I hope you all have a Happy Mother's Day and beautiful weather.

Pieces of Friendship are in the mail

Just finished number four of my puzzle pieces and am off to the post office. This was a fun project and once again I thank Pat Winter for coming up with the idea. I decided that my pieces would be silk ribbon embroidery this time and springtime meant flowers. So whoever gets these I hope you enjoy them.

Pieces of Friendship

Here are three of the puzzle pieces I have been working on. Some are silk embroidery and some are crazy quilt. I think on the edges I shall have to make them all blanket stitch as it is difficult ( at least for me it is :) ) to satin machine stitch. I think if I keep making these I may get them right eventually. LOL They are fun to do, I'm just being picky..... Have more photos later, it's my birthday and we are off to celebrate. I was born on my dad's birthday, and we always celebrated big time. He passed away several years ago, but I always feel like we are celebrating together. I notice that blogger will be shutdown this afternoon at 4pm for maintenance. Don't kid yourself it's because they have to call out the fire trucks to put out the candles on my cake.LOL Never fear all will be OK. :-) !