Thank you loyal readers, commenters, emailers and friends for your continued visits to my blog :) (I had a touching email last evening after my post to my blog-it made me realize just how many people are out there in the "stitchy bloggy world" and just how much they enjoy the ramblings of a domestic goddess/stitcher :). I love hearing from my regulars as well as new readers. I have made a great many new friends in the past couple of months through my blog and countless friends since I began blogging many years ago :). I am so delighted that you stopped here to visit me and took time to leave a comment or send an email so that I could get to know you better :) One can never have too many friends and I so enjoy making new friends and visiting with old friends :) I have had some email conversations with some REALLY talented and blessed individuals as of late. I have learned from many of you-I have assisted many of you in techniques you have asked me about. I have cried with some of you and laughed until my sides hurt and tears roll down my face with some of you.....whatever the reasons our paths have crossed I feel so blessed by EACH and EVERY one of you. I cherish you all:) Friends come and go some times-it's just something that happens in life-but friendships that are meant to be will withstand anything :) I have MANY of those and feel so comforted by them. I love that you read my blog and leave comments and send me emails. It's amazing how a keyboard and monitor has touched my life for the past 10 years :)
As a thank you, I am having a huge giveaway for one of my readers :) All you need to do is leave a comment on THIS POST ONLY telling me a little bit about YOU-or how you came to my blog :) It can be anything you want to share...New friends, old friends, silent readers all are welcome :) PLEASE leave me a way to contact you if I am not familiar with you or your email address :) Thanks SO much :)
I will have my DD draw a name on Halloween :)
So, what will you win???
36 charts assorted charts
1 Indigo Rose kit for Remember ME Photo Album
11 pieces of assorted linens/evenweaves
11 handmade tuck pillows in assorted sizes and fabrics (4 stuffed and ready for use)
3 Judy Odell instructional booklets (Christmas Ornaments, The Box, and The Heavy Weights)
1 1/2 yds. 14ct. Salem Cloth
1 Pointed Linen Pillow from Olde Colonial Designs
1 40ct. Package Thread Drops
1 Beaded Ribbon Necklace kit
10 DMC 115
1 Stork Scissors in blue
ALL PICS CLICKABEL FOR LARGER VIEWS
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your friendships :) They are indeed priceless :)
Hugs and love AND Sunshine from SC :)
BeckySC
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WOWEEE! I'm the first comment! I look forward to your blog everyday because you inspire me! Your photography is wonderful, your needlework is wonderful, thank you for this wonderful blog! And what a fun giveaway! Happy stitching...! Kim in Wisconsin
OM goodness...you are way too generous. I first found your blog when I went to the Big Blog of Blogs. Every day, I would put my laptop on my stationary bike and work my way down the list reading all about stitching project and people's lifes. After a little bit, I found several that captured my heart...yours being one of them...and I bookmarked them. And ever since then, I have been a reader. Thank you for all you share - your stitching, your warmth and your love.
Lisa in CA
lmdurst@yahoo.com
Ok from far away Greece,I am the third! What a generous drawing, so many beautiful things! I know that lots and lots will comment and I can't have a great chance to win but I feel lucky anyway for visiting your blog! I have been cross stitching for years with some long intervals.When I googled cross stitch sometime ago I found your blog and I got hooked not only to your blog but to cross stitch again.I stitch almost every night,finished little things and continue bigger ones. I really enjoy reading your blog and through you I found Edgar and so many other interesting cross stitchers around the world.I don't have my own blog and I don't stitch things like the ones you do so I am not eligible to your Round Robins (I did Round Robins with my pen pals years ago) but still I really enjoy reading your blogs and exchanges.Thank you for your warm thoughts from your heart.Ariadne from Greece
ariadnesky@hotmail.com
I've been following your blog for a couple of years now, found it through a friend's blog (Carol) and always enjoy seeing all the finishing you do!
A little about myself - I love to stitch but don't have time lately since I'm renovating my house so I live vicariously through my fellow bloggers, generally as a lurker who doesn't comment since I use google reader.
Keep up the great work!
Nicole
Wow! That is some haul someone is going to walk away with! I actually met you on one of the stitching boards, and then found your blog, and the rest is history. There are so many stitchers that are an inspiration to me, and you are one of them. And I love your Halloween display at the top of your blog!
A wonderful giveaway Becky. I have no idea of how I found your blog - just surfing about I suppose! I enjoyed my first visit and have been a regular visitor since that day. Your stitching, your finishing, your generosity never fails to amaze me and I am happy to have now become a friend.
[[[Hugs]]]
OH my gosh Becky! What a wonderful and generous giveaway. I am a stitching addict and I think that along with my chart/fibres/fabrics addiction I have added blog collecting as well. I think that I may have a followed a link from someone else's blog that brought me to yours and I immediately added you to my blog list and have been following you ever since.
I love the halloween display that you have at the top of you blog. I can hardly wait to bring out my christmas things to show off.
Becky, I cannot say enough about your blog and how you inspire so many with your wonderful stitching, your personality, and your willingness to always help. I am not one of your close friends but I do visit your blog often and do not have my own blog yet. I found your blog from reading another stitcher's list but I come back again and again. I love to stitch and share. Thanks again for being such a great advocate of friendships and stitching. What a generous giveaway!!!! pjstitcher @ mchsi dot com pj
WOW, Becky you've really outdone yourself this time! I would love to go into the draw, if that's OK. Even though I don't comment as often as I used to on blogs these days, I do read every post without fail, and always enjoy my cyber visits. I can't remember how I originally found your blog all those years ago - but I do know that yours was one of the first I found, and that you influenced me a lot in my early days of blogging :)
OMGosh Becky! You continue to amaze me with your generosity! I remember that you were the first stitching blog I stumbled upon...and what a glorious discovery it was! It was where I discovered the "secret" world of stitching bloggers, creative and beautifully finished "smalls", and exchanges...and I wanted to be part of it all!
Thank you for continuing to inspire me and countless others. I never realized that one day I'd be able to call you "friend". {{HUGS}}
I found you through a google search when I was feeling like a lonely cross-stitcher. I was so happy that I found someone else that loves this as much as I do!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work!
Becky this is an amazing giveaway and from such a wonderful and generous person!
I came across your blog years ago (not sure how many). I was a regular reader then and am now again. I gave up blogging for a while there as I just went through a stitching/blogging slump. I guess that happens sometimes to people but why I have no idea. When I entered back into the blogging and stitching world your blog was one of them I made sure I hunted down and began to read again.
I too have made some wonderful friends through this stitching/blogging world. Many people have touched my heart and I look forward to reading their blog on a regular basis and you are one of those awesome people.
Whoever wins this giveaway will be one lucky person that is for sure but in reality we are all lucky to have the friends that we have in the online community of stitcher's no matter what giveaways we win or don't win!
Happy Stitching,
Cindy Mae
WOW- Christmas in October, what a sweet thing for you to do. I found your blog a couple of years ago and have emailed you a couple of times and you have always been gracious enough to respond. You are very talented and such an inspiration to so many. I visit your blog almost daily, and I am like a kid in a candy store. Thanks for sharing your work and for the chance to win such an incredible prize.
Ella in Louisville
What a fabulous gift to a very lucky person!!! I have been following your blog for 4+ years after finding you while doing blog searches for cross stitchers. I have been a long time lurker who keeps coming back to admire your work and finishes. Your spirit reminds me that there is still kindness in the world. You are an inspiration in all you do!
Dear Becky - my stitching friend Dani(tkd chick) is the one who told me about your blog. I was looking for an exchange to do and found you and the Make A Wish exchange. You were very kind and sweet to me as I worked my way through my early exchanges. You are/were always there with a kind word and a smile.
Your stitching has been truly inspirational to me. Your finishes are always beautiful and perfect. I cherish the biscornu that I received as my first exchange and think of you when I look at it.
I never see bee fabric, or anything bee related without thinking of you.
Thanks for being you!!!!
Hugs
Kathy
drewsgrands@hotmail.com
I came across you blog when I was looking for an exchange group. I Just participated in my first exchange. I have been stitching for many years and have a passion for this hobby. I enjoy all stitching blogs because only another stitcher can understand what stitching is about. You have made some great pieces and enjoy your blog. What a great give away. I live in NY - Cindy
bissy699@yahoo.com
Becky, as you know, you and I have a few things in common. I read your blog every update, unfortunately I don't comment all the time.
Your stitching is amazing. I love reading about what you are working on, what treasures you may have found. You are a sweet, kind, generous lady!
Do take care!
Marion
Wow! What a generous giveaway! I'm not sure how exactly I found your blog, but it was through other stitching blogs where I just sort of accidentally clicked on a title, and ended up on your blog.
It was one of the best clicks ever! I love coming to your blog to see what new project etc that you are working on, finishing etc.
Wow ~ huge giveaway, Becky!
I've been reading your blog so long I don't even remember how I found you. It's been two years, I know and your blog was one of the first I started reading. Now, I have over 450 in my reader. OCD, that's me!
Enter me, please!
Wow, what a generous giveaway! I'd love to be entered. A couple of years ago, I was looking to transition my blog from being strictly about dating in my crazy city to talking and showing a craft I truly love. I was looking for needlework blogs and yours was the first one I stumbled upon. I'd peek in and see what projects you were working on and am now a regular reader. I learned of Carol S and her new HoE board and started exchanging and I've enjoyed being more involved in the stitchy community. Your creativity and warmth are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing and being so generous with your time and knowledge.
I visit your blog everyday, but don't always leave a comment. You are inspiring in all of your beautiful finishes.
I also love to see how you decorate your house.
I cannot remember exactly how I came across your blog, but I can't wait to look at it everyday.
Thanks for the simple joy you bring.
Marilyn
Murf_2@ameritech.net
What a wonderful giveaway Becky! I would love to be included.
I cant recall when I first came across your blog but I love looking at your finishes and WIPs.
Rachel in Oregon
Oh my goodness, you are so generous. That is one stupendous giveaway. I can't even remember how I found your blog. I probably found it through someone else's blog. That tends to be the way when you first start blogging yourself.
I guess the most I can say about myself is that I love to stitch. Quilting and needlepoint are there too, but xstitching is what makes me really happy.
It is true what you say about never having enough friends - old or new - it's so much fun, through the blogs, to meet friends who have the same interests as you!
What an amazing giveaway! I found your blog doing a search for cross stitching blogs. I just love all that you do!
I am a stitcher at heart, but have devoted a lot of time to quilting and sewing lately. With little kids, it's hard to have time for everything I want to do!
What a giveaway Becky! You are always too generous.
I guess what I can say about myself is that I am painfully shy, and all of the amazing support from my stitchy blogger friends has been a huge motivation to me. I would probably have never had the guts to walk into a needlework shop or ask for help without the incredible support you all lend. It's hard to venture into a new craft. The seasoned crafters aren't always so welcoming. But you all have been amazing. Thank you for all you help and your sweet comments Becky.
(((HUGS)))
What an amazing giveaway, and a timely reminder that yes we are a massive family of stitchers... without you guys I wouldn't be half as inspired (or broke) as I am! :)
I came across your blog through Just Nan... I think you might have posted a finished JN design and I followed to your blog, liked and stayed :)
Currently my stitching and Just Nan addictions are on hold as I am broke broke broke! Lost my job in April and haven't been able to find a job since. Its been difficult thats for sure but by watching what I spend on, I get by.
Had a job interview today though, that went well. Really hoping I get it, and if I win this competition of yours, it'll just make my smile even BIGGER!
Becky, hi,
I found your blog through my lovely friend Su who shares your passion for bees :>)
I've been visiting for a few years now and have also emailed you a couple of times :>)
Whilst I don't often comment, I really love reading your news and seeing your lovely pictures. Your Halloween table is especially gorgeous!!
I've been stitching for years and have a picituretrail here:
www.picturetrail.com/angelasweby
I love stitching smalls and find great inspiration from your stitching and finishing. Your work really is gorgeous.
We've only lived in England for 4 years having moved here from Cyprus, and because I live out in the countryside with no shops around and I don't know many people, warm and inviting blogs like yours are a real lifeline for me :>)
Thanks so much for your generous giveaway and good luck to everyone, including me....haha!
Warm wishes Angela
john.sweby@btinternet.com
Becky, you are so generous! I came to your blog once I joined your exchange board. I kept reading about all these fabulous exchange pieces, and I finally managed to get in. You stitch so much and finish in such creative ways. It's because of you that I've tried so many new finishing methods. I'm very happy that you keep sharing with us!
Wow...now is that a give away or what. What a thoughtful thing for you to do. Be blessed. Crossing my fingers...Dianntha
How did I find your blog? I honestly don't remember it's been that long. I really love your blog, but I think you know that as I more often than not leave comments.
Your giveaway is amazingly generous and I want to wish everyone the very best of luck.
Lots of Love
Patti xxx
Dear sweet Becky, you just amaze me with your generosity and beautiful heart. I came across your blog a couple of years ago now, I was searching for cross stitch related items and found you and your exchange boards, I was soo taken by your beautiful stitching pieces on display that I vowed I was going to learn all these lovely finishes and become a trusty exchanger. I am now a member of a variety of exchange groups, some of them run by yourself, and I am even a co-mod for one group myself. I love it, its a huge part of my life now. I want to thank you for just being you, your sharing, caring, generous and loving self! Hugs LISA V.
PS. Pls include me in your giveway, thanks.
Hi there!
I'm a regular follower of your blog and have placed you on my rss feed to watch what wonders your needle has been stitching. I don't do much cross stitch (just a bit) and love looking at what other people create.
Keep up the good work!
Wow! What a wonderful giveaway! I found your blog a year ago when I started blogging and joined HoE. I always admire your beautiful stitching and finishing. Wish I can stitch as fast and finish my project as beautiful. I may not comment often but I love reading your blog and follow your wips.
Hugs,
Wow Becky!!! What an amazing give away! Please enter my name in the drawing. I am pretty sure that I found your blog through someone else's blog. One of those days when you check out the list of favorites so you can add to yours. You are such a generous person. I won a needle case from a give-away you had last year, and have participated in two personal Halloween exchanges with you. I am always in awe of your stitching and finishing skills and your willingness to share information with others. Thank you so much =)
Dear Sweet Becky,
As you know I have followed your blog for many years. I found you on a cross stitch BB that we were both a member of many years ago and we became fast friends. I have sent countless email with millions of questions that you always find time to answer. You have a very generous heart and giving spirit. That has been evident to me since I have known you. I remember last year you were hurt by a few people that did not understand your need to pull out of a few activities you hosted as well as a few giveaways that you offered due to your husband's work-related accident as well as your own health issues. You discussed it with me in personal email as you were feeling pretty down and saddened-but you still never had an unkind word to say about those people, many of which are fellow bloggers and I see you are still just as kind to them as you always have been even when they did not have your best interest at heart. I also remember how kind and loving you were to a family that needed you, a family not your own, but you treated them as if they were. I know by another friend how much you helped in such a time of sorrow, when you yourself were suffering from loses and personal issues. It is with the tenderest of hearts and the kindest spirit that you touch so many. Your love for friends, family and the art of stitching resounds through your words, your talents your tireless efforts and your gifts to others. I for one and honored and humbled to be blessed by such a friendship. I just wish I lived closer so that I could spend time with you.
To those of you out there that have never "met" Becky through comments, blog visits or emails, I encourage you to contact her. You will not be sorry that you did.
Please include me in your awesome giveaway.
^..^
Tricia
I knew you were a generous lady, but good golly Miss Molly! I have enjoyed all your blogs, stitching and home. You are such an inspiration. It is a great privilege to be allowed into your life. Thank you so much. I would love to be included in your stupendous give away!
Wow Becky! This is such a generous giveaway. You truly are a special person. I found your blog this spring as I was searching and looking at different stitching blogs before I put mine up. I fell in love with your blog immediately. Your pictures are fabulous and your work is beautiful.
Then after reading it everyday, I had a question about one of your projects, the special pattern from the store in Tulsa. You were so gracious in answering my questions and I really appreciated it.
Thank you so much for the wonderful blog and the generous giveaway!
Jen in PA
psstitcher@gmail.com
I forgot to say how much I like your blog header Becky. Really very festive. I miss your home blog and it's nice to see some of your home on this blog.
^..^
Tricia
Hi Becky! Wowsa - what a giveaway. You are a kind, generous soul.
I can't remember how exactly I came to find your blog. I picked up cross stitch again last fall after a 25 year hiatus. :o) We moved to a new house and I discovered all my old cross stitch stuff packed away. Once we got settled in I started searching for cross stitch info on the web. Being a quilter, I knew there were tons of resources online for quilters but didn't know whether it was the same for cross stitch. Boy! Was I pleasantly surprised by how far this needlecraft has come in 25 years. I "think" I may have come to your blog by way of Vonna's blog as I had joined a Christmas ornament SAL she was hosting.
That's my story and I would love to be entered in your drawing.
Silent Reader saying 'hi'. I found your blog from someone else's blog who was discussing how amazing your work was - and they were right. I've visited every post since, and I'm sorry I don't comment much. I don't comment much anywhere, thought I'm trying to change that. Is it weird to be shy online? XD
My email is elf_night AT hotmail DOT com on the one in a billion chance I'd win. Your blog is wonderful and I enjoy it.
Y'know, silently.
So, Becky, I found your blog from wanting to do exchanges, and you signed me up with the USEBB, it was awesome! I was so glad to have met you and join in the stitching online community. So thank YOU! you are so generous :)
Becky I found your blog from my friend Kim....I LOVE your photo!!! It is just amazing!!
Good heavens! i'll never win, but I'll try! :) We tried to do a SAL one time, with the PS Nativity! I think we gave up on trying to do it together..but we both got it done, eventually! I'm quite sure you beat me! I love looking at all your finishing work...some day I want to come get lessons in real life! :) sssowers@hotmail.com
Becky--how totally overwhelming this giveaway is!! I came across your blog through visiting others' blogs. Your name intrigued me, because I love Charleston, SC and you are in SC! Your name popped up in so many of the other places (read:blogs) I visited, I decided to just add you to my reader. I have only been stitching for about 3 years this time, but I am seriously addicted now! Stitchers are some of the nicest people I know--either in person or online.
Hugs,
Maggee
(vabnanny at yahoo dot com)
Hi there Becky,
I've been a lurker for sometime now and I enjoyed your blog so much I book marked it. You do beautiful work and the photo's are fabulous. I have been stitching for over 20 years now and enjoy looking at others works in progress.
warmly for Ontario, Canada
Josie.
Wow! I discovered your blog a couple of years ago around the time the Smalls blog was launched. I love to check in because you are such a prolific stitcher, I always feel inspired. Also I love your tutorials and really different ideas for finishing.
I love reading your blog because even though sometimes you have difficulties, you always reamain so positive and your stitching is amazing too
Hi Becky,
You are the main reason I started blogging, 2 years ago I inquired about joining your exchange groups, they were all full at the time and you were so kind and encouraged me to keep stitching and blogging and maybe try again later, it was after that, when I met Vonna thru blogging and she spoke so highly of you. I marveled at your workmanship and I strived to become a better finisher because of you!
Hugs my friend,
Donna
Dear Becky, I honestly do not remember how I came to find your blog. Most likely it was through one of the stitching bulletin boards I read at the time and there was a link to your blog. I do know for certain that because of you I became a blogger myself and got involved in stitching exchanges. Oh, what a great joy you have given me. I love blogging and participating in exchanges. Thanky you so much. Please include me in your drawing.
Such an awesome giveaway Becky :) I agree with so many of the things you have said. I too have met many wonderful stitchers in my one year of blogging and don't know what I would do without them and the wonderful blogs that I visit daily. Your blog was the third one I started reading regularly I found it through Vonna's (Twisted Stitcher) blog and Staci's (snippets and stash) blogs. Your finishes always inspire me to try something new and I always enjoy reading your blog. I would love to be entered for a chance to win :) Thanks, Angela
apxstitch@gmail.com
Hi Becky.....Hmm, how did I come across your blog? Now that is a good question. I can tell you that I am a regular follower. I usually jump from one stitchers blog to another and click on other's links. If I see one I that is nice and the blogger has similar tastes as mine or seems pretty and interesting I follow it. Your work is gorgeous and I look forward to seeing new photos on your sit. About me, I love crafting and cross stitching the best. It takes me somewhere...it is rewarding, it removes all the rigors and stress of daily life. It makes me feel rewarded and is better than a Calgon bath!
PS Your give-a-way! OMG is too too awesome.
Wow, what a great giveaway. I've been following your blog for many years. Not sure how I came upon it, but I did. I've admired your finishes and read about your life trials. Your do such wonderful stitching. :)
Goodness, what a generous giveaway. I admit I have mostly been a "silent reader" but I visit your blog almost daily. You have so many beautiful finishes. I love the picture on your header. Great Halloween ornaments.
Jan in VA
jan@brutcher.net
Oh my gosh, you are so very generous! I really don't need another thing to add to my stash, but wanted to comment anyway! I don't remember how I found your blog, it was a couple of years ago though, and your happy posts and beautiful stitching finishes always kept me coming back. Oh, and you like bee stuff, just like me, but you've gotten waaaay more of them stitched than me, lol! I was real shy for a long time about commenting but am glad that I got over it finally :-)
About me, well, I live in Texas with my hubby and three grown kids who find the nest too comfy to leave, but it's ok because I love them and it gives me more people to cook for (my other passion besides stitching). I used to be a cat person but after our precious, dearly loved Chester died in 2005, we've been PUG LOVERS!! LOL! I am WILD about Pugs and even other kinds of dogs too, who knew dogs were so great?!
Anyway, enough about me!
I'm just blessed by your posts every time I come here and wanted you to know it :-)
PS, I forgot to mention how much I LOVE your header picture, what a great display you have there, it's gorgeous!!
Hi, I am fellow stitcher who recently found your blog through a google search. Your stitching is beautiful and I am sure that I will be visiting here often!
Happy stitching!!!!
I don't comment a lot, but I am a loyal reader. I love seeing all the different projects that you are stitching on and your gorgeous finishes. I have been following your Quilts and Quakers with interest lately as that is one of my many WIPs as well. Thanks for the chance at winning your very generous giveaway! :)
Have a great weekend!
OMG!!! This is really a very generous giveaway!!!! I think I first stumbled over your blog when I was searching for some finishing techniques and when saw your beautiful finishes, I was hooked from then on. You are such an inspiration, and I'm glad that I found your little corner.
Hugs,
Theresa
Good heavens - what a giveaway! I don't remember how I found your blog - I think I saw you comments on other bloggers' sites that I knew. I do remember hearing that you stitched and finished beautifully. And yes, they were right! I always enjoy your sweet blogs, your wisdom and knowledge, and your attitude.
oops - that's supposed to be your comments....not you. That's what happens when you type too fast and hit the enter button before looking :)
Yours has to be the greatest blog prize I've ever seen! My goodness! I suspect I started reading your blog because someone listed it on their blog; that's how I found most of the stitching blogs I read now. I've always enjoyed reading about and seeing pictures of your home and your beautiful handwork. Your physical struggles are something I can identify with, too. Thank you for sharing YOU with the rest of us!
Hi Becky,
I have been reading your blog for a long time now. I found you from someone else's blog and have visited everyday since. I don't normally leave messages but couldn't resist this opportunity to sign up for your give away gift.
I so enjoy your lovely stitching and your kind heart. Your stitching has inspired me.
What a lovely and exceptionally generous gift you are offering to all of us.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful work, your lovely home and your kind spirit. I truly appreciate it and look forward to many more years of encouragement and inspiration from your blog.
Bobbie (no blog)
bobbiejess@comcast.net
I'm sure everyone who is keen cross stitcher would end up into your blog at some point =). I think I found your blog by browsing through other stitchers links. I read your blog quite often but comment seldom cause I usually have only one hand free and it makes writing difficult.
virpi.rantakangas@netti.fi
Becky, I must also say this is the most awesome and generous giveaway in blogland I have seen !!
I found you from someone else's blog and have been visiting ever since. I don't normally leave comments coz I'm one of those 'silent readers' :)
I couldn't resist this time for an opportunity to sign up for your great awesome giveaway !
I enjoy seeing your lovely stitching which has truly inspired me.
Thank you very much !
nur_april@yahoo.com.sg
wow becky great giveaway, the winner will be chuffed, can i have a chance please?
i cant exactly remember how i can across your blog, i think it was through someone elses blogroll and have read every post (although dont comment on all :)
your an inspiration to all!
Hi Becky! How many warm words you have written, I understand you:) Magnificent giweaway! My name is Tanja, I from Russia, Moscow, I love needlework very much and when I have created my blog began to search same as I am and I was very glad as many people love the same as I do, so I have got acquainted with Nina, and through her blog have got to you and have understood that I want to stay and look what you create:) Not always I write comments because English language is difficult for me, but it does not prevent to admire to me that my foreign colleagues create:) I wish you creative successes!
Hugs
Tania
ledana14@yandex.ru
Your banner is fantastic !!! this holloween mood is so funny !!
Thnaks to you for this beautiful display !!
Isa
Wow what a giveaway Becky....fantastic!! I would lve to be entered. I am amember of some of your other many blogs which you tirelesly run and this how I found your personal one. It amazes me how much you manage to stitch and finish and everything is always photgraphed so beautifully too. I love your Halloween header too...so festive.
{{{hugs}}} Elisa in York UK
OH WOW!! I chance upon your blog at the Big blog of blogs and that was almost a year ago. My stitching history is only 3 years old and I am fascinated by the posts in your blog. Would be an extremely lucky day for me if I were to win this giveaway. Hugs Margaret (Malaysia)
Wow, how generous of you! I really don´t remember when I found your blog, but I´m quite sure it happened through an other good stitching friend of mine. I was lucky to be a member of SBEBB and it was really fun! I am not good at leaving comments but I read your blog every time you update. I think that you are a great inspiration to many many stitchers all over the world. Please ad me into this giveaway! Hugs!
Wow..that is a doozie of a givaway. Well, we win even if we dont. I love visiting your blog because you always seem to take so much pleasure in what ever you are stitching. Your perserverence, your skill always give me the kick up the bum I need to make sure I get my stitching projects out and finished. Through you blog I have found new designers, new finishes and other bloggers. Thank you. See! I win lol!
Wow, you're so generous. I remember I saw in your blog something a friend was willing to stitch but we couldn't find it. I e-mailed you to ask you how to get it and you were so nice and friendly and your stitching was so nice that I kept on visiting you. Have a lovely weekend ♥
OMG!! Becky, you are the best!
This is the greatest giveaway I've ever seen! Wow!
Thank you making this, I"d like to have a chance for win :) Thank you!
Well... I can't remember exactly how and when did I find you blog. Maybe I saw first TWBCOS blog and than I searched yours... It was 2 years ago :)
Every morning I start my day with a big cup of coffee and reading my emails and my favourite blogs to having a great start. I have a lot of blog that I follow, and there are many favoutites, your blog is one of my favs!
I like your works, and you are a fantastic stitcher and a very good friend! Thank you!
Enjoy your dayn ahd happy stitching!
Big hugs,
Nina
Thank you for such a great blog! I love seeing photos of your latest projects or your finds from consignment shops.
I found your blog by word of mouth. My aunt ran across your blog when I was just learning how to cross stitch in late 2007. She told me about it and I've been hooked ever seen ;)
How generous! Thank you for the chance to win all of these wonderful goodies. I love your blog. You are an inspiration.
Wow! your blog is fantastic and the gift is espectacular!
Congratulations for your beautiful blog...
I'd like to particpate in the Giveaway
I have discovered your blog for the Nina's Blog and I like it so much!
I love the cross stitch is my passion!
Thank you very much for all, and hugs from Spain!
Hi Becky! I absolutely love coming to read your blog for inspiration, encouragement, and brilliant ideas. Your eye for detail is exceptional! I've always thought you need your own column in a magazine just to inspire even more people. Thank you for your generous spirit, and for the little bits of help you've given me - and so many I'm sure - over the past few years. I can't wait to see what you come up with next !
Hi Becky, I came to your blog through Edgars blog. I've had a lovely time looking at all your stitching and I really like your blog header picture :-)
I have been stitching on and off for the past 11 yrs. My favourite part of stitching after the stitching itself is gathering supplies for a new start. I love it.
Please add my name to your draw and you are welcome to come visit my blog anytime :-)
Sadie x
sleepback@yahoo.co.uk
Hi Becky,
Wow, what a generous give away! I found your blog through a Google search for "bee + cross stitch." I too love anything bees!
Now I look forward to seeing what is going on in your world everyday. You've enabled me to search out several charts you've stitched and I thank you. I wouldn't have known about them if I hadn't read your blog.
I don't have a blog of my own but I sure enjoy reading all the stitchy goodness thats out there in blogland! Thank you for sharing a bit of you with us each day.
Lisa in Ohio
lupe 9796 at yahoo dot com
Yowza! That is astounding! I honestly can't recall when I found your blog, but once I saw it, I had to keep coming back. You do such beautiful work, and I am amazed at how fast you stitch! I tend to suffer from start-itis, and maybe finish a few projects a year, so I get to stitch vicariously through you!
Have a great weekend!
I always check your blog because you always have such wonderful finishes! And so many!! I never have enough time to get as much done as I like. I'd probably get more accomplished if I didn't spend so much time drooling over everyone else's work :)
Wow Becky...what a generous giveaway!
But no-one should be surprised...you have always been very giving of yourself to everyone. Yours was one of the first blogs I ever came across, and it is still one of my most favorite ones to visit. Your beautiful stitching and finishes inspire and amaze me. I wish I could get half as much accomplished as you do. You have enabled me to start many new projects and encouraged me to finish some too...even though you are not aware of it. I know I have said this before, but thanks for all you do and thanks for sharing yourself with the rest of us.
hugs, lynda
lyndamarie.a@gmail.com
MY GOODNESS!!! You are so generous!!! WOWEEE!!!
I must admit that I read your every post, but rarely comment. I have you in my Google Reader so every time there's a new post, I see it right away. I don't even remember how I found your blog. Probably just looking up stitchy blogs. You have so many followers! My blog gets precious few readers. But I have many that I follow, unfortunately I am what is known as a 'lurker', I read but hardly ever comment. But be assured I'm out there reading and interested! Your pictures are gorgeous, and your work is beautiful! Thank you!
Dear Becky, What a fabulous giveaway! You are so generous. I have been reading your blog for about a year and a half now. I accidently discovered cross stitch blogs around that time, and yours was one of the first few I found. I have been a faithful reader since, even tho I don't post as often as I should....
I have been doing counted cross stitch for about 25 years. It's been fun to see the improvement in the designs and find new designers. But, the discovery of blogs, and my google reader has brought me a whole new world of stitching inspiration.
I keep saying I am going to start my own blog one of these days....but haven't taken the plunge yet.
Thanks for sharing your life, and your stitching talents.
Melody
Hi Becky,
This is my first time commenting! I've been reading your blog for about 3 years now (does that feel weird to you knowing there are people out there reading your blog and you don't even know it?). I found you through another stitching blog. At that point, I had no idea that there was such a thing as a blog about stitching. I remember calling my husband into the room and saying, "You'll never guess what I found!!" I'm so inspired by all the stitching you do. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us!
Katie C
katielousoup@gmail.com
Becky - you were one of the first cross stitch blogs that I started reading a little over two years ago when I was really getting back into cross stitch and taking my first entrance into stitching on linen. I always enjoy seeing what you are working on. I've been very sparse on my comments of late, but have been keeping up with all of my regular reads. What a great giveaway!
Oh My, Becky, you are more than generous with your giveaway you really are, some lucky person is going to have a wonderful time with all that glorious stash, I would love to be entered into your draw, just in case I'm the lucky one LOL!
You know how how much I love your blog and beautiful stitching works and that I have followed you for xxxx amount of years now LOL! Your blog is very much an inspiration to us all.
Oh my stars! This is the giveaway to end all giveaways. :)
I can't remember when I first started reading your blog but I know it has been for a while. Before I started blogging I know that and I am just celebrating my first blogaversay.
Like you I have been enjoying this blogging journey and making new friends as well as being inspired by fellow stitchers. Stitchers are some of the nicest people.
Please include me in your giveaway drawing. I feel blessed to have the chance to follow your blog and to continue enjoying your blog.
Kathy
katkiley@aol.com
Becky, What an awesome giveaway! I have been enjoying your blog for some time; I am not sure how I originally found it, probably looking through others' blog rolls. I enjoy your stitching and your blogging!
What a beautiful post! I think you put into words how so many of us feel about out stitching/blogging friends. I first "found you" through the "stitching for others" group - I loved stitching for those sweet little pillow cases.
I love your blog because you make me want to be a better stitcher (you always find the most beautiful stash that I "HAVE" to stitch that pushes my envelope of stitching ability!) and you set a wonderful example of sharing and giving of yourself of the gift of your talent. We're all blessed to have "BeckyBee"! :)
Hi Becky!!
I can be found on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. I picked up x-stitching after about a 10 - 15 year break. I have become ADDICTED! Much to the horror of my husband and four sons. I love checking out your blog to see what you are up to and to check out your beautiful photos. You are truly an inspiration! Thank you for being you! Donna in Wisconsin! martins6@chorus.net
I believe I found you through Let's Stitch - and that was a great day! I so enjoy watching your stitching progress, and all the care and love you share through your stitching, your home, and your heart! You're WAY too generous here, but that's just you! Is it ok if I post a link to this from my blog, or would you rather keep it to your current friends?
Wow!!! I cam across this blog probably in 2007 after my daughter was born. I check it everyday for updates. I love reading about how your stitching is going. It really gives me something to look forward to. I am in awe with how much you are able to get done. I also respect you taking some time off when you needed to. Thank you for the chance to win some great stuff but also thank you for making each day for others a little better. God Bless. Jennifer
buysse@mac.com
What a wonderful giveaway Becky, so generous. I came across your blog when I did a search for a needlecase and I think it was your old blog that it took me to. I have been hooked ever since and though I am another silent reader, you have given me lots of inspiration as well as motivation over the years. I would love to be entered into the draw for this wonderful gift.....Sue x
Like you, I have made many friends through my blog, is a beautiful experience, I enjoyed laughed and suffered with my new friends. It's something that does not change a thing. The knowledge by Nina and I am delighted ...
A greeting from Mexico, we're not that far.
This is a very wonderful thing for you to do. I have always admired your generosity. You share so much, it is beautiful.
I can't remember when I first came to your blog, or how.... but I do know that some of your pictures and finishes have tempted me(a lot), and added to both my wish-list and my to-do pile.
Oh my word!! What an incredible giveaway from an already more than generous friend!
Becky, I found you from one of the 1st stitching blogs I read. Every blog I looked at, I saw your blog. I had to find out who you were. I quickly learned why you are so popular...your heart! Your big, loving,caring, sharing heart!! You are truly precious and a blessing to us all. Thank you for this awesome opportunity and sending you (((HUGS))) for just being;)
Wow Becky that is such a generous giveway. If I was lucky enough to win it I'd have to double the size of my storage for all my stah.
I came by your blog from another blog and I've been following you for well over a year now. In fact your blog was one of the blogs that inspired me to start my own blog and you still inspire with all your wonderful stitching.
I am a stay at home mom of two daughters, one with heart defects. I love to cross stitch but unfortunately lost a lot of stash due to damage during our move. I did a search for cross stitch blogs and that's how I found you and I am sure glad I did! This is a wonderful blog and I really love reading it, even though I don't comment too often. Take care and thanks!
I don't remember how I came across your blog...that was three years ago, I think. But I've marveled at all of your beautiful stitching and finishing ever since. I wish my needles flew as fast as yours...Your blog has been a joy to follow.
I stumbled across your blog last year and have been a regular visitor ever since. I enjoy seeing all the lovely things you make.
I'm from Maryland and have been stitching for over 20 years and have recently discovered quilting...I just love all things homemade. Thanks for the chance to enter your wonderful giveaway.
Becky, I am always amazed at your generosity. You are the sweetest person.
I live in Salem, MA, and have been stitching on and off for about 20 years or so. From time to time, I've lost my stitching mojo, but not since I found my way to stitchy blogland. Stitching bloggers like you keep me inspired!
Becky, don't enter me (I've received so many wonderful gifts from you over the years!) but do know that you're a shining star among the constellation of blogging friends. You're a wonderful, generous, loving person and I'm glad I can call you friend!
Whoopi!! Please put my name in the hat, pot or what ever. You are so giving and thoughtful! Thank You for all you do to make the stitching world brighter.
Hugs
Shay
Becky, I found your blog many, many, moons ago. I admired so much of your stitching skills that I finally took a deep breath and asked your advice about stitching on Linen. You were so generous with not only your time but also with your encouragement. Now I stitch on linen 99% of the time.
I couldn't agree more with your sentiments on our wonderful blogging community.
Thank you for the chance at your AMAZING GIVEAWAY!! I think that's more stash than I aquire in two years! LOL
Hugs and love,
-missy-
littlebirdytoldme@hotmail.com
I have loves stitching ever since I was little. My grandma taught me to embroider and I taught her to cross stitch. Whenever I am stitching I feel good. I have been visiting for a while now, admiring your work and also being encouraged by it. Thank you for sharing with us. I would love to be included in your giveaway.
Wahouuu, Becky... What a wonderful giveaway to bloggers...
My english isn't very good, because I'm french... I discovered your blog by another one, Snippets and stash, and I visit your blog from a long time now, but how many? I don't remeember...
But I know that I love what you do!!!
Fred from France
http://lespetitescroixdefred.over-blog.com
I found this site through an internet search and I really love it! We have similar taste in stitching patterns and I need the inspiration right now! Love your Halloween decorating! Keep up the good work - thank you!
Lisa Clarke
www.jeffandlisaclarke@gmail.com
What a generous giveaway. You simple are the most generous person I know. I have found your blog to be very inspiring. As you know, you and my sister were born on the same day / year. You are the goodness where the drugs have stolen hers. I am honored to call you my friend.
Love and kisses
Becky,
I started reading your blog several years ago, I love seeing your beautiful work and finishing!! I have enjoyed reading about your wonderful family, youe are quite an inspiration!!! As usual, what a wonderful giveaway!!
Thanks, Becky!!!
Ellen S
Wow, what a giveaway. I found your blog when I was googling for a certain snowman pattern, and your blog came up in the search and I've been a faithful reader ever since then. Your so inspiring to see all the things you have stitched. I'm so slow at stitching, but you inspire me to keep plugging away.
Kris
klweber2002@gmail.com
WOW! This is an amazing giveaway! You are such a generous person! I'd like to be included in your give away please.
The Halloween display at the top of your blog is wonderful :-))
Happy Stitching,
Irina.
Wow, Becky! What a fantastic give-away you are doing!
I have been coming here for so long, I can't remember exactly how I found you, but I think I googled counted-cross stitch blogs and found you that way. I also was an avid reader of At Home with Becky and was inspired to follow a lot of your decorating, which was beautiful. I miss that blog!
I love coming by here and seeing what you're working on. It inspires me to keep stitching and it's so fun to see your gorgeous projects.
Thank you for entering me in your give-away!
God bless you - Julie
Hello Becky,
A frien of me told me about your blog. Since that time a visit your blog often. I realy love to see the things you make. I also stitch a lot. I live in Holland.
Erna
I have been reading yor blog since you so kindly started the 'Worlds Largest Collection of Smalls' blog which has given me somewhere to show my stitching without actually having a blog of my own. I'd feel way to nervous to blog about my life. So thank you for being here and giving me inspiration.
Posting all that you are giving away may break the bank sending to Australia.
Your's was one of the first stitching blogs I found when I stumbled into the world of blogging and I've been following ever since.
I love (and envy, just a tad) how much stitching you achieve and am continuously inspired by your beautiful finishing.
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work and for your generous spirit.
Karrie
robos01(at)bigpond.com
My name is Véronique and i am from France. This kind of gift doesn't exist here and i am astonished by your generosity. Are you sure it's not a joke for Halloween ?? I would love to tell you many things again but my english has its limit...Don't change, Véronique
v.desoche@voila.fr
I have chronic fatigue and chronic stitching addiction. Your blog is one that makes me feel less alone in my stitching and in my pain. In fact I've just received the chart for Industrious Bee sampler through the post this morning after seeing your fabulous finish. Like me, you weather the ups and downs and get on with life. thank you for the inspiration!
What a generous offer! Even though I design neeedlework I love to stitch other designers work also. Thanks for the contest....Nancy
What an amazing giveaway. Yours was one of the first cross stitch blogs I started following when I discovered this new (to me) world of blogging. It brought me a whole new way to enjoy my favorite hobby, and be inspired by the beautiful things you and so many people out there create!
What a giveaway, you have included many many fine things. I am so happy that you are able to keep coming back to your stitching that is great.
I know what you mean about meeting so many wonderful new friends, that is what the many stitching blogs I go to have become to me.
Please include me in your drawing and keep on stitching.
March
Marchann58@gmail.com
Becky I enjoy reading your blog. Your stitching ang finishing is beautiful!!! I found your blog through a link from Edgars blog. I book marked all the ones that I liked and yours has inspired me. I also have fibromyalgia and recently had shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff. You give me inspiration to keep going. Thanks for the great give a way. I recently lost my job because I was unable to return to work in their alloted time. I would love to win your fabulous giveaway. Thanks Pat
matejcekpat@yahoo.com
Please add me to the draw. I found your blog when the link was posted on one of my Yahoo Groups. I think it was one of your finishes that we all admired. I bookmarked your blog then and I have been a regular visitor since because I love seeing your finishes and all the fun projects you work on.
I'm one of those stitchers that have finished stitched up projects waiting in a pile to be finished and when I get into the spirit of finishing (which doesn't happen very often) I do visit your blog to get idea's.
What a wonderful giveaway Becky. I started blogging because some of my friends suggested it. I signed up, but didn't post much on it. I have just recently started blogging more, thanks in part to friends like yourself, Vonna, Missy, Lisa to name a few. I love to see what everyone is up to, what everyone is stitching, as it is great enabling, and just making great "cyber" friends. I keep up with you blog daily. I read it all the time, just don't post much.
Thank you for your wonderful genorsity.
April
Wow, what a pile of stash! I have found your blog through some other stitching blog. I always enjoy seeing other stitchers' creations and adding some of those to my wishlist :)
Please enter me!
pirjo.kallioniemi(at)yahoo.com
What an incredible giveaway. Your generosity is overwhelming! I love looking at your blog, you have stitched so many beautiful things. Thank you for the chance to win!
Julie
jsteinbarger @cox dot net
Wow! What a generous giveaway!
Thank you for the chance to win all of these wonderful goodies! :))))
Márti from Hungary
Oh Becky, what a generous giveaway! I really enjoy to reading your blog because you are very talented stitched and always inspired me. Thank you for sharing your great works!!! I have reading your blog at least two or three years. I don't remember anymore how I find your blog.
I am Ulla from Finland, 31 years old stitcher. I have been stitching 4 years now and really like American style designs.
Have a great Halloween!
suunnittelija @ suomi24.fi
I'm flabergasted and amazed! Such a generous giveaway.....I periodically peek at your blog - don't want to pressure people to write everyday ;0) - to look at your beautiful work. I have been stitching for about ten years, more off than on, but have recently been inspired by blogs to do more. I look forward to seeing the new Rosewood manor chart finished - I may have a go at it myself!
cathy
charper@cogeco.ca
Wow what a giveaway ;)
I came across your blog while doing a search for christmas cross stitch ornaments. And read some (and looked at beautiful pics of your work) and bookmarked it and check in often.
Jennifer fr. Nova Scotia, Canada.
Jennifer fr. Nova Scotia, CAnada again - sorry forgot to post my email address as well ;)
jennifer_24fan@yahoo.ca
Wow what a fantastic give away, I have one posted on my blog too, but just a small one and was checking out someone's blog who said they would post about mine on their blog for a second chance of winning and I found you. I will be watching your blog now and hope a little luck comes my way. Thank you so much xxx
Thank you so much Becky! This is one gargantuan giveaway :)
Please add my name to the draw.
Wow what a wonderful, generous give-away Becky! I'm a silent reader.... I read all your posts, but don't leave many comments. Mostly because I'm reading over 160 blogs! But yours is one of my favourites. I first found out about your blog when I joined your wonderful exchange group. I hope to enjoy your blog much longer and thank you for this big give away!
Hugs, Simone
I always enjoy reading your blog. You have so many different finishing ideas. I need to get brave and try some. My finish pile is stacking up.
OH Becky! Please enter me in this drawing! I'm not likely to win with everyone else entering ,but I may as well try! Thanks!
email: genealogrl@yahoo.com
Hi Becky! Lee from SW Pennsylvania here. I've been reading for quite a while and I'm not quite sure, but I think that I came upon your blog through one of the Collections of Smalls blogs.
Your blog stands out to me for a number of reasons, but what impresses me most is your innovative and creative way of finishing your needlework. I've been a stitcher for well over 25 years now, so you can only imagine the stack of stitched-but-waiting-to-be-finished pieces I have in my closet! I always enjoy seeing what you've finished and it inspires me to finally finish my work, too.
And I also love the way that you take bits and pieces of a published design and adapt them and make them your own. I love the way that plunge in and morph the stitching to suit your tastes or your gifting purpose or your finishing technique. After seeing this, I've started to look at designs with new eyes, so to speak.
Thanks for the inspiration! And thanks for the opportunity to win such a treasure trove of stitchy stuff!
Hi, I'm Michele from WI. I found your blog around this time last year when I realized, hey I bet people blog about stitching. I did a google searches and your was one of the first blogs I found. Then from your blog I found more blogs. I enjoy following xstitch blogs so much now and you were the first! northernstamp@yahoo.com
You have such a BIG heart!! As far as I am concerned, YOU bring a lot into the world of stitching blogs. The time you take to share your stitching, techniques, inspiration, and offering places for stitchers to motivate each other and share. So, "Thank You!" I truly appreciate all that you.
primtoler@yahoo.com
Such a gorgeous giveaway, I am totally speachless. I started blogging some 6 months ago, and I would never hope to find so many nice and friendly people here in the blogging world.
I would be very happy if I could be the lucky winner, although it would take a lifetime to stitch all these beauties :)
Best wishes,
Edit (edit dot stitching at gmail dot com)
Dear Becky,
You are so generous, both in this giveaway and everyday. I found your blog when I Googled cross stitch community a few years ago. I have enjoyed your posts, those about stitching and those about decorating and your life. Your stitching is so inspirational; I've picked my needle up again because of you.
I do not comment very often, but I am at your blog everyday to see what's new.
Thank you again for your inspiration, your kind words, and your great outlook on life.
Mary in AR
What a generous giveaway! I came to your blog via another blog that I had been reading. Please count me in on this drawing - maybe luck will be with me this time!
Wow, what a generous giveaway! I found your blog from surfing other blogs and I've been "collecting" blogs ever since! I love your work! And Quakers and Quilts is stunning! A friend is also stitching this and I just saw it this weekend! Beautiful!
Terri
Love, love, love your blog and have been reading your blog for awhile. It's always inspirational to see your progress.
I'm from Central Virginia andI love to stitch,bead, crochet and love to try other crafts. I think you are very generous and what a nice giveaway!!!
Di
Diant@aol.com
Wow, you have such a giving heart! I found your blog browsing through blog after blog, clicking link after link, and have just kept coming back. I absolutely envy your speedy stitching and beautiful finishes!!
Nicole
nicolespence22 at hotmail dot com
Dear Becky,
This is the greatest giveaway I have ever seen and I would like to have a chance for win!
I find your blog accross Marti's blog today. I started to read my blog only 1 year before. I stay at home with my 1,5 years daughter, Eszter. we are stiching together (:) and reading blogs.
I love stitching, knitting and sewing. I love dark chocolate and cookies.
Have a good day and stitching. :)
Hugs, Kryx
I am taking this opportunity (and what a generous giveaway you are having!) to come out of lurkdom.
I've been a stitcher for over 20 years and just love counted thread embroidery. I am also a knitter and read a few knitting blogs. I know one day I was wondering if there were cross stitchers out there with blogs and started Googling. Your blog has been in my favorites for over a year. Just recently, I added it to my Google home page so that I can keep up better.
I am a 40-something Texan and, when working, I work as a legal assistant. We recently moved to Lubbock with my husband's job and I haven't found one yet. I love to read mysteries.
I would love to know what the patterns/designers are for the Halloween-ish biscornus in your banner.
Becky, I found your blog through a link on someone else's blog of ones that they follow (sorry, I don't remember who). I especially like to follow what you're working on since we both LOVE the same cross stitch shop!!! I was just down there last week and bought the new Rosewood Manor design (Quaker Diamonds). It's by the same designer you're stitching now, also uses the Valdani threads. Haven't started it yet but you are inspiring me. I have a hard time striking a balance between stitching time, computer/inspiration time, and time for everything else. Many thanks!
Kasey
Eeyore6980@aol.com
I, too, would like to enter this most-generous giveaway!
I met you through searching for x stitch blogs online--I can't remember the exact order, but I know that you, Sharon Manspeaker of XStitchHappy, and Lili of Another Cross Stitch Addict were the first three! At first, I was a little nervous about talking to you, because I was a complete newbie and you have an overwhelming number of good friends and people you talk to via the net! But, eventually, I had spent a really long time looking for the name of the designer and chart of a piece I had saved a picture of. I was having no luck guessing it, or finding it until finally I thought, "Maybe I could ask BeckySC. If ANYONE knows it would be her! Maybe it would be okay; not too annoying." And, of course, you very kindly helped me by telling me the info I was looking for (the chart was Drawn Thread's "It's Halloween.) So, thanks to you it's now one of my WIPs (and perhaps in danger of becoming an UFO if I don't get moving on it! :O). When I first asked about that chart, I didn't even know what those acronyms meant!
Also, at that time when I first found your blog you were also keeping a home blog with recipes and holiday decoration pictures, which I TRULY enjoyed. Thank you for sharing those with me.
I found your blog through another blog but was especially drawn to it because of the bee themed title. I love bees and bee hive samplers. What a generous giveaway! You're zooming along on your newest piece. Isn't it great to really love what you're stitching?!
OMG!!! You are wayyyyyy too generous! Please include me in the drawing. I would be forever grateful. No LNS near me so I'd feel like I had been on vacation if I won, LOL!!!!!!!!!!1
robinpich.blogspot.com
Can't believe you are giving away so many items. That would be a "stitcher paradise" to win. I found your blog just by surfing the net. One blog leads to another...
I have been stitching for 45 years, starting when I was a stay at home mom and needed something to do during nap time.
Enjoyed your blpg and will definately put you in "my favorites"
Ann from northern Wisconsin
sla@newnorth.net
What a giveaway! I found you through another stitching blog.
Have a nice day!
Maria, Finland (maamukka [@] gmail.com)
I first discovered the world of stitching blogs several years back during a time when I was desperately wishing that I had a local stitchers' group. I never found that local group, but as I began exploring the world of online stitching, I was referred over and over again to YOUR blog by all of the other bloggers who you inspired. Thanks for continuing to inspire other stitchers and for sharing your love of stitching with your online friends.
When I first started reading blogs I would book-mark new ones that I found and would add them to my bloglines when I had read every post. I remember your blog taking me along time to get through all of your posts. I was always amazed at the amount of stitching and finishing that you managed. It took me awhile to summon up the courage to actually leave you a comment, but when I received a comment back from you I was so pleased.
wright05@bigpond.net.au
Wow Becky you truly are a generous person whether it is through your giveaways, blogging updates, hosting exchanges or running bullentin boards you never cease to amaze me and still find time to complete so many wonderful and beautiful projects. I do not remember how I found your blog many years ago but bookmarked it right away and today it is still one of my favourvite blogs to visit. Unfortnatly I do not leave many comments. A little about me. I have been stitching for a number of years now and live in Ontario, Canada. I have been married 7 years and have one 2 1/2 year old daughter who keeps me very busy.
Cindy
mikescar@glen-net.ca
What a nice blog you have. I just found it today through my reader recommendations. Have a Happy Halloween and a wonderful fall.
Deborah Fillmer aka Nautical Knitter
deborahfillmer(@)gmail.com
I don't remember how I found your blog, probably clicking on links from other blogs. I admire your productivity -- it's absolutely awesome! I've had you bookkmarked for over a year now. I don't comment much as I'm usually so busy drooling over your pictures (LOL). I love cross-stitch but never achieve the number of pieces you do in a year. You're my hero!
I love your blog and would love to win the giveaway. You are such a generous person. Like you I have fibromyalgia and have days when I can't stitch, but it is my favorite hobby.
Nessa in Ohio
Becky... Your blog is so inspiring... It was one of the first blogs that I started to follow... and I have been inspired to stitch several charts just because of the way it looked when you finished it! Thank you for all that you do. I have newly started your exchanges... and LOVE them too!!!
This is an AWESOME giveaway... thank you for your generosity!
Becky, yours was one of the very first cross stitch blogs I found and read when I became serious with stitching after graduating from seminary. I can't remember if I found yours or Karen V's first but found the two of you through each other and of course all the other wonderful blogs out there in our cross stitching community. I am always in awe of your stitching and finishing prowess and love to drop in on what you are doing day by day! This is an amazing giveaway ... thanks so much for posting!
That is one mighty awesome giveaway! Sign me up please! I have been following you for some time, but this entry skipped my attention somehow. I just read about it in Katica's blog and came over to see it. Do you ship to Hungary? I would love to stitch for you something nice just for being so generous with your friends.
Phyllis said
Wow, please add my name to your giveaway! I am from Nova Scotia, Canada. I am married to a wonderful man who has been struggling with Lymphoma for the past two years. I all but gave up my crafts during that time but am starting to get back into cross-stitching and quilt making. I found your blog by googling and love being able to see all the wonderful things. I collect Santas and our newly married daughter who lives too far away from us collects snowmen. A friend enjoys the red cardinals and I would love to know the name of the one you cross-stitched. I really enjoy the happiness of your blog and your generosity.
Thanks so much for your blog, please continue.
Becky - what an absolutely wonderful gesture - how can I but enter for a chance.
I started my own blog Mid-Dec last year, thinking that it was merely going to be a visual stitching journal. Instead it has become my passport into the lives of so many stitching friends - and I call them friends. No matter the ups and downs of life, we are all able to share in some small manner the highs and the lows. Some are friends I recognise from other message boards, most are new friends found by spending time really reading other blogs and then going on an adventure and being slightly sidetracked. My reading bloglist is now over 100 and I've had to divide them into CrossStitch and Patchwork/Stitching. I have learnt some new techniques and have been encouraged to try others. some post wonderful tutorials, others quietly inspire me to try something.
It is an new land, full of new friends - I don't feel that I'm typing to nobody - even when there is not a response on an entry. Afterall, I too am guilty of not leaving any comment on a post - sometimes I just don't have something useful to say....other times I can rabbit on like now.
Thank you again Becky - and I do love your Halloween Display - it makes me smile everytime I see it.
cheers - bronny in aust
Dear Becky, I just couldn't resist to join in to your generous and fantastic giveaway!
I sort of get to “know” you few years back when I participated in SBEBB exchanges…and was truly amazed with all the wonderful stitched items shown in your blog. How I wish I am there to admire all those gorgeous work that you have made and received. I have learned a lot thru all those exchanges and was truly inspired by reading all the avid crafters blogs that you have gathered all these years, both in your SBEBB board and your wonderful blog. Thanks Becky. :D
ooohhh cuantas maravillas juntas!
Hi! I'm Svetlana from Russia!
I live in Siberia, Tomsk.
Here already present winter, snow has dropped out! I like to embroider in the long winter evenings in a cosy armchair near to my favourite cat of Vano (scottish fold)
You may see my works at my blog:
http://vladisa-vladisa.blogspot.com/
What a wonderful giveaway! I want to be included!
Thamk you!
I look your blog many times because you are inspire me! Your giveaway is wonderful, thank you for this wonderful blog!
Hi! I'm Andrea from Hungary!
What a wonderful giveaway! I want to be included!
rozandi@gmail.com
Hi Becky
I have just found your blog, and what i have seen of your work is beautiful, we seem to like the same designs.
A little about me, I have beem stitching for ever, quilting only in the last 4 years.
My hobbies are precious to me they keep me company, due to my DH work we move around the world every 3 years or so,for this reason most of what I know I have teach myself,I would love to have a group to stitch with, not always possible in fact the only time was when we lived in Holland were I taught cross stitch to a great group of girls at the American Women Group.
I am new to the blog world, and what a wonderful place it is I have already made some great friends and learn a lot from it.
Thanks for the opportunity you are giving me to add my name to the chance of winning this fantastic give away.
Hugs
Laura
http://sewfar.blogspot.com/
lauraalamb@hotmail.co.uk
Wahouuu,What a wonderful giveaway !
I started reading your blog one year ago, I love seeing your beautiful work and finishing!!
Thanks, Becky!!!
Please add my name to the draw.
Mariah
Becky - your generosity is absolutely breathtaking! I've been stitching in groups you've organized for a number of years, and have such beautiful exchange pieces to enjoy. Thank you for bringing stitchers together as you do!
Hola Becky.. estoy maravillada con todas las cosas hermosas que he visto en su blog, he llegado a traves de una amiga que la ha visitado, Laura del blog,http://sewfar.blogspot.com/, y ha sido un verdadero placer recorrer cada uno de sus post, me dedico hace ya varios años a hacer Patchwork y ahora he sido cautivada por el bordado, aunque ahora trato de integrar las dos tecnicas a los proyectos, vivo en el norte de Chile, en Iquique.
Muchas gracias por hacerme sentir que soy muy bienvenida, ha sido muy agradable, ademas debo agradecer los hermoso regalos que va a sortear.
Abrazos Odette
sorry: olvide dejar mi blog y mi email,
http://odette-spatch.blogspot.com
odette_carcamo@hotmail.com
Everybody in stitching blogdom knows
Becky and her incredible stitching.
When I first came to this blog I sat
with my mouth hanging open and scrolled through the posts that had picture after picture after picture
of incredible stitching and finishes.
Definitely a blog to inspire, delight
and dream over.
crazee4books@hotmail.com
Dear Becky,
your giveaway fantastic! Wow!
Thank you to make this, I would like to win :) Thank you in advance!
I am a hungarian stithcer. I find your giveaway contest on Mariah's blog, here:
http://hmaria2.blogspot.com
I like a Bent Creek and Lizzie Kate patterns and Sisters and Best Friends too. I stitching only 5years ago, and I have not a lot finished project, but many UFO.:o)
I hope I will finished all in my life.;o)
I like to play for a giveaway like this.:o)))
hugs,
Timici from Hungary
Oh, WOW, this is a generous giveaway!:)) I'm sooo happy I've found your blog. Beautiful works! Congrats!:)
The gifts are wonderful!
I would like to win.
I write about Hungary.
I love to do embroidery.
My blog:
http://lilangkrea.blogspot.com/
Wow! What a fantastic giveaway, Becky!
I'm your silent follower since I have my blog (maybe since 2006). I had found your blog when I was "surfing" on the net. I visit you often because you have so many cute pattern with bees!:o)
I would love to be entered in your giveaway! Hugs from Hungary!
Judit
Judit.Posch@gmail.com
http://pjutko.blogspot.com
I happened to come across your blog via hotdiggityblog. I have been surfing blogs for days now looking for inspiration in my stitching and blogging ideas.
I too would love to be a lucky recipient of your stash giveaway. You are very generous! Now I want to host a giveaway too! There you go, I have found my inspiration for today!
KUDOS!
Hi Dear! I'm searching for blogs on the net with the word "Bee" and found you. I love your blog! It's so cute and useful for me. Thx!
I'd love to join your giveaway!
Have a nice evening!
Hugs from Hungary!
You can find me here:
http://varazskucko.blogspot.com
You can find my post about your giveaway here:
http://giveawaysandblogcandy.blogspot.com/2009/10/beckybees-stitching-hive.html
You can write me here:
cicurka@freemail.hu
Love, Bea
I just found your blog and immediately love your halloween banner! :D I'm a new follower!
I'm a portuguese girl who enjoys cross stitching and making new friends like you! =)
You have here an awesome giveaway! Even if I don't win anything I'm happy to have found someone with a big ♥ :) I love what you wrote and see myself in it!
Have a lovely weekend!
Kisses from Portugal, Nia :)
Wow, what a blog. I just started my own yesterday as a matter of fact after joining a few yahoo groups for stitching and loom knitting (my two hobbies). What a giveaway too!---Joy in Texas
I've been following your blog for a couple of years now- i'm not sure exactly how i found it- i think in a search looking for finishing techniques. Your beautiful stitching and finishing are inspiring- I've gotten some wonderful ideas for finishing my own projects from your blog- thank you!
I, too, would like to enter this most-generous giveaway!
Thank you, ciao from Italy
Have a nice day!
M.Grazia
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