Friday, January 23, 2009

Exchange from Carol R

Carol and I are doing a personal exchange and I received my GORGEOUS exchange from her today. I think this may be my most favorite of all my mattress pincushions! I am blown away by it :) And the extras are so nice too :) Thank you, Carol-you made my MONTH!! I hope you received my email of thanks. My pictures cannot do this stitched piece justice-it is so gorgeous and I will cherish it always! I hope you will be as happy with my return exchange as I am with yours :)
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I would also like to thank Carol S for a SWEET gift of a chart from my wishlist :) I hope you received my thank you email, Carol-I love it and can't wait to stitch it :)

I have received quite a few email in regards to my absence...I have so much going on right now and have been in a great deal of pain. (I have only stitched two pieces this whole month-ornament for CathyB and my exchange for Carol-they both should have been a couple of days each on stitching-but due to the pain I am suffering in my hands they took me until this week to finish) I find it so difficult to stitch so on good days that is what I spend my time doing. I am able to do a few other crafts that are not as tedious on my hands/fingers. My doctor has me on some supplements and some exercises to try and improve my ability to function better. They have seemed to help some, but I am far from where I had hoped to be. Hopefully things will improve and I can get back into some sort of online routine and be in touch with some of you :) I have missed some of you so very much! Thank you to those that have checked in-I REALLY do appreciate it :)

If you are still dropping by-thanks and I am sorry I have nothing to share....hopefully that will change soon :)

hugs,
BeckySC

41 Bees Abuzz:

GoldenAngelsWorks said...

WOW you got some great gifts. Hope you continue to keep improving.... I bet those non-stitching days are really difficult. Please know that we are thinking of you.

tkdquintmom said...

That is simply stunning. What a lovely gift. Enjoy it!

Vonna said...

What a seriously AWESOME exchange! I can see why you'd be so thrilled with it :)
I am glad to hear from you. I think of you often and hope that you're doing well.
Have a GREAT weekend, and I do hope that soon you are feeling much, much better.

Nelapx said...

Bechy ... No matter what you do not have something to share .... you leave a message, a hello, to know that even those there, and we will soon be well ahead ...

Carolyn NC said...

The pincushion is gorgeous! I'm sorry you're having such problems. Hope the doctors can figure the best plan for you.

minpinmom said...

That is such a cute little rascal. I was afraid you might be hurting a lot. Sending gentle huggles and many prayers your way.

Theresa said...

That is a beautiful pin mattress!!!!
I truely hope you will feel better soon.

Kathy A. said...

I am so sorry to hear that you are still having such troubles hon. I hope that you are feeling better soon. The mattress pincuchion that Carol sent to you is just so beautiful.

mainely stitching said...

Thinking of you with love and healing wishes, Becky. You're in my heart & my thoughts. Take care.

Brigitte said...

Ohhh, Becky, what a wonderful exchange you received from Carol. Must have been a very joyful moment to unwrap it all.
I hope that the supplements and exercises will help and that you will feel better soon so that you can get back to your stitching routine.

Paula said...

What a lovely gift.

Angela said...

Hope your soon feling better.

What a gorgeous exchange.

Cindy F. said...

Becky! We miss you! I'm sorry to hear about your hands being in pain! Please know I think about you often and pray for this year to be a much healthier and happier one!
What wonderful treats form Carol R and Carol S!!
Hugs from TX!

Ann t said...

It is a stunning piece. I'm sorry to hear you are having trouble with your hands, I hope you are better soon.

Julianne said...

Becky,

I'm happy to see a post from you. You're in my thoughts daily.

The pincushion is lovely and I'm glad that it helped to cheer you. I hope that you're feeling better very soon.

Mis Labores said...

It's such a lovely gift. Congratulations.

staci said...

Been thinking about you...sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well and aren't able to stitch either. That is a Gorgeous mattress pincushion! Carol is so talented!!!

Mylene said...

That is sure a beautiful piece.

I hope you feel better very soon. Take care.

Lisa said...

Lovely to see your post today, hope you are on your way to better health soon. Love the mattress pincushion, it is soo different and just lovely. Take Care!

Sharon said...

What a stunner! I hope your your pain will ease off soon Becky!

Mary in AR said...

The pincushion is lovely! What a nice gift! So sorry to hear that you a having trouble with your hands. You've been in my thoughts for quite some time since we hadn't heard from you. Prayers to you and the doctors to figure out the problem and a fix.

Maren said...

That is such a pretty piece. I sincerely hope you get to feeling better soon. At least to the point of not hurting so much!

Andrea said...

Carol sent a wonderful gift along. I'm sure it will of brightened your day.

Sorry to hear of your health, I hope the doctor can sort it out soon.

Carla said...

That matress pincushion is stunning!!!
Hope you feel better soon, Becky! Take care!!

Tammy said...

Very pretty!

Stitcher said...

What a gorgeous gift. Sending you healing thoughts.
hugs

Connie B said...

Wow super nice gifts! Glad they were able to make you feel better and put a smile on your face!

stitchenmylifeaway said...

stitchenmylifeaway said...
Lucky you the pincushion is lovely. I hope you receive relief from your pain really soon and the doctor is able to find a cure.

Healing Wishes
Shay

Shannon said...

You got some wonderful things...congrats! I hope you will feel better soon. I have rhumatoid arthritis in my hands and there are times when I cannot stitch but on the days that I can I really cherish those days!! Hope you can get back to stitching real soon!!

Needlearts Kelly said...

A lovely exchange! The pincushion is great - I love the bees.
I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Remember that you are in our thoughts.

Carol R said...

So happy you liked our exchange Becky. Get well soon!

Ruth Rachel Vendsel said...

Becky, what a lovely gift from Carol! It is so unique looking and I can tell that a lot of time and effort went into its beautiful creation.

So sorry to read that you are struggling with pain. I hope the treatments begin to be helpful. Take care!!!

Marie-P said...

What a beautiful exchange piece~not sure I could make a mattress pincushion!
Sorry that you are not feeling 100% ~ I do hope that the supplements help you out and that you are back stitching up a storm very soon.

Sherry said...

Hi Becky,

I just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle said...

Hope you're feeling better soon. That mattress cushion is gorgeous!!!

Deborah/LavenderRose said...

Dearest Becky, I'm so distressed that you've had this problem with your hands! I've been out of touch because of my surgeries since Nov., so I didn't know. I've always prayed, "Please, God, not my hands or my eyes!!" It's a stitchers' nightmare. Please feel better and well soon, but don't push it, Becky. I'm thinking of you. Wasn't that an awesome gift you received from dear Carol?! So thoughtful and beautiful. Hugs, Deb

Margaret said...

What a stunning piece Carol stitched for you. Love the other goodies too.

I'm so sorry you are in so much pain. I hope that things will improve with the warmer weather coming soon.

SimplyStitchingintheGarden said...

Hi Becky, sorry to hear that your hands and fingers are not letting you stitch - do hope that the supplements will help out.

Just love the mattress pinkeep, so very adorable!

Roberta

BESTEX said...

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Lynn said...

What a beautiful pincushion! I think it would make my day too.
I'm sorry to hear that you are still experiencing pain. I hope that things improve greatly for you in the near future. I'll keep you in my prayers for healing.

Kim B said...

What a beautiful exchange!!! Lucky you to get something so gorgeous!

I hope you are feeling as good as new very soon! :::HUGS:::