Such amazing people I have come to know...

Again I am so humbled by a gift package that arrived today- WONDERFUL gifts came from Chris H :) OOOH, I just love it all-there is gingerbread cookie cutters, the CUTEST notepad, an adorable bee apron, Christmas tree picks, and some Mistletoe Toe kisses (chocolate) that my DD has been eyeing AND a gorgeous ornament!!:) I just REALLY don't know what to say other than thank you from the bottom of my heart...I have really felt so overwhelmed by the generosity and thoughtfulness of my online friends :) I can't tell you how full my heart is because of all of you. I am a giver-always have been since I was a child and to be on the receiving end of so many wonderfully thoughtful gifts is just so overwhelming to me -in a GOOD way overwhelming-in a way that brings tears of JOY to my eyes :) As you all know I wear my feelings and emotions on my sleeve...and they tend to come out when expressing how thankful I am :)Thank you dear Chris for such wonderful gifts :) I will cherish them always :)



I would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to those that have sent cards...I have received so many I had to add another card holder :) Thank you SO much :)

I will be away until after Christmas-we are starting our family celebrations tomorrow night and it will be nonstop until the day after Christmas :) I am SO looking forward to all the festivities with our loved ones :)

Have a BLESSED Christmas dear friends :)
love and hugs from SC,
BeckySC

Overwhelmed...

The title of this post is just SO true...I have been so overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of friends this Christmas :) Today was no exception and that overwhelming feeling overcame me again. I received such lovely packages today from Jan and Shay....again I am speechless-but my heart is so full. My cup indeed runneth over. Thank you dear friends for such thoughtful gifts...I just love it all and both of YOU :)

From Jan I received this GORGEOUS ornament and snowman box. Jan, you did an amazing job on the ornament and your card made me cry. This ornament will have a place of honor on my tree :) Thank you from the bottom of my heart-I will treasure it always as I do YOU :)



And from Shay-I received an abundance of gingerbread goodness :) Just look at all these wonderful items :) I can't wait to put them all out in my kitchen :) AND, I love the Santa socks and will enjoy wearing them :)


Personal emails will be coming to both of you ASAP!! Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart-LOVE you both :)

Thanks for visiting :) Please come again :)
Love and hugs and Happy Holidays from SC :)
BeckySC

More goodness in the mail....

Today brought all these lovely gingerbread items from Sue (redwitch-I need to add your blog link). The CUTEST little bag-LOVE IT!! and gingerbread men thread, a key chain, a charm and a button!! Sue, I don't know what to say-what a SWEET and THOUGHTFUL surprise! I am just so humbled by such DEAR, DEAR people in my life :) I love it all and YOU Sue :) Thank you so very much my friend. ****Dear Sue, I sent you an email and it bounced back****


And from Tricia (no blog-but still begging) MORE gingerbread items!! I just love the banner-TOO cute and the cookie container will get some use as we bake gingerbread men every Christmas...it's a tradition in my family. Thank you Tricia for these lovely goodies and your friendship-love ya!!



These gifts honestly could not have come on a better day-we had to have our cat of 15years put to sleep today and it has REALLY been a very hard day for me. We'll miss you Meagan!! Thank you Tricia and Sue for sending some love and happiness into my day :)

Thanks for stopping by :)I appreciate it so much!
Please come again.
Love and hugs and HAPPY Holidays from SC,
BeckySC

Oh My!!!!!!!!

Lookie what the mailman dropped off at my house today.....I am just so speechless!!! The ornament is an exchange from Marie as she had my name this round for the Ornament Swap-but the other goodies are Christmas gifts from Marie :) and I am just BLOWN AWAY!!!!! WOW, I honestly don't know what to say-such wonderfully thoughtful gifts I have received this year from friends.... and I am just so humbled by "friendship" and " the spirit of giving" -it simply amazes me :)
Here are the GORGEOUS gifts from the MOST talented Marie :) I love them all Marie and you have touched my heart :) Thank you from the BOTTOM of my heart :)
Much love and many hugs and Merry Christmas dear friend!! Email coming your way ASAP!!!
The ornament for the Ornament Swap-Marie outdid herself on this one!! I LOVE it and guess what??? It plays a Christmas carol :) WOOHOO!!!!




And here are the Christmas gifts she sent-A BEAUTIFUL Penny Rug Candle Mat, some gorgeous coasters, and a LOVELY pillow! I just love each one more than the next....and oh yeah-Santa's underwear...TOOOOOO cute!!




I am as busy as a BEE these days with Christmas drawing nearer... I wouldn't have it any other way :)....so no stitching for me (some of that involves a doctor visit though-and orders not to stitch for a bit :() but soon I hope :) I have "little" computer time right now...I MISS you all though :)

Have a most wonderful week dear friends and readers :)
Much love and hugs from SC :)
BeckySC

Yummy goodness in the mail :)

Today I received some wonderful goodies from Edgar's kitchen:) Edgar is pretty special to me and I just think the world of him -he is one of the MOST GENUINE friends out there-what you see is what you get with him and I REALLY Love that about him :) Thank you dear friend...they all LOOK and smell just glorious :) I will share them with our party guests this weekend-whom I am sure will be impressed:) You're so "sweet" my friend for sending the sweets :) :) :) These bags came in a CUTER than CUTE Christmas box and have wonderful confections in them :) What a wonderful surprise :)


Thanks for stopping by-I have been a BUSY BEE with holiday preparations!!! OH how I LOVE it :) :) :)-just being in the middle of it all and having such wonderful times with friends and family :)
See you all soon :)
Happy Holidays-wishing all my friends a VERY Merry Christmas :)
hugs and love from SC:)
BeckySC

A most beautiful gift...

Again I am SPEECHLESS. I received this gorgeous needlebook today as a Christmas gift from my dear friend Nina :) Oh WOW!!! Is it ever gorgeous and so beautifully stitched and finished. It took my breath along with my words as I was rendered speechless again for the second time in a week :) Thank you dearest Nina :) You are such a generous friend and I treasure the friendship I have formed with you :)
(Scissors- WOOHOO!!! and needles were included) One side is magnetic to hold the needles!! The outside is stitched on both sides. Just purely gorgeous! The card is so lovely too :) Thank you from the bottom of my heart :) Much love and many hugs :)
Dearest Nina, a personal email will be on it's way to you ASAP :)




Thanks friends for visiting...my modem died over the weekend and I just got a new one this afternoon....I am WAY behind on email :)
Please come again :)
hugs and love and HAPPY holidays from SC :)
BeckySC

Happy December :)

I hope that ALL my friends are having a wonderful December :) It's my MOST favorite time of the year :)
I have a few things to share :)
First up is the WONDERFUL exchange I received from Tracy in the Christmas Between Friends group :) I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it all :) Thank you again Tracy for your generosity :)



Next is a LHN finish :) This one started as a SAL, but was dropped. I decided I only wanted this portion of the design and finished it off as a cube. I just love it :)


Design: My Needle's Work
Designer: LHN
Fabric: 40 ct. Lt. Exampler
Fibers: CC

And another Christmas ornament for a friend :)



Peace Joy Noel
Fabric:32ct. Over 1
Fibers: DMC

I also received a Christmas Card from Mylene -Thank you so much Mylene :) I just love it and it was my very first card for the Christmas season :)


I have an "unspoken" prayer request for myself to those that pray. I would very much appreciate your prayers. :)

Thank you dear friends and readers for visiting with me :) I so appreciate your stopping by :) Please do come again :)

Hugs and love and HAPPY Holidays from SC :)
BeckySC

Christmas Gift between friends for Shay :)

I know Shay has opened her gift by now-so I can share it here without spoiling the surprise :) :) I had SWEET Shay's name for the Christmas Gifts Between Friends group :) Shay mentioned in her sign-up information that she wanted a Christmas design and she liked traditional type designs for Christmas :) I chose to stitch this VERY traditional design :) This is the second time I have stitched this design-once for myself (have yet to do the finishing on mine)and now for Shay. I adore everything about this design. It is one of my most favorite sayings and I LOVE any and all versions of A Christmas Carol :) I chose to finish this as a box for Shay-I went back and forth on how I wanted to finish it-but eventually decided on this finish and I am so glad I did-it made the perfect box topper :) I sent other goodies, but neglected to take a pic of them-Shay mentioned she like birdhouses...I found 2 cool birdhouse items while I was out treasure hunting from one of my favorite consignment shops-those were among the goodies I sent:) :) I ABSOLUTELY enjoyed stitching, finishing and shopping for this exchange :) It was so much fun!!! I hope you enjoy it dear Shay :)
I used faux fur for Santa's beard and hat :) LOVE IT!!!






Chrsitmas in my Heart
Designer: Waxing Moon
Design Size: 7.5 x 8
Fabric: 32ct. Flax
Fibers: DMC & GAST
Date Started:10-14-09
Date Finished: 10-20-09

Thank you all so much for stopping by :) I appreciate your visits, comments and emails :) It's such a joy to share with you all. You have inspired me so much the past few months with your sweet words :)THANK YOU :)
Big hugs and love from SC.
BeckySC :)

AWESOME Christmas gift from Amy :)

I received a lovely surprise Christmas gift in today's mail from dear Amy :) Wrapped so lovely in the CUTEST paper!! WOW!!!! What a special gift. I have never had any of my SB's framed using Jill's mats (my framer does not use Jill's mats) and Amy was thoughtful enough to stitch this gorgeous SB piece with the Jill Rensel mat to go with it!! I don't know what to say Amy other than thank you from the bottom of my heart-you can be assured that this treasure will always hold a special place in my home and heart!! What a WONDERFUL gift :) I feel very blessed by YOU and your friendship :)
OOOH, she also sent these WONDERFUL gingerbread ornaments :) YAY!!! OOOH...I am SO excited :)
Dear Amy, this is such a thoughtful and special gift-thank you so very much! Loves ya much!!





I heard from Shay that she received her gift from me for the Christmas Between Friends exchange. I will share that in another post in just a bit :)

Thanks friends for your visits, comments and emails-I have SO enjoyed hearing from new and old friends alike :)
Please come again :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC