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Thursday, March 12, 2015

A New Ebay Store & Some Stitching

Life has been busy and I've got so much consignment from fellow stitchers that I opened an ebay store! I call it Kiddlady's Needlework Consignments. 
 
Of course, I have a few other things besides needlework, but needlework is the major portion of my ebay sales and MY personal favorite!  :)
 
If you would like a quick peek, you can follow this link-
 
I put off posting because I was hoping to be able to share a large finish. But friends, it just isn't happening today.  But I will show the good progress I have made on Rosewood Manor's Cornwall Sampler.  It is the only project I've been working on.
 

Before
 
 

Today 

When I kitted this up last summer, I substituted Gloriana silks for the called-for Weeks Dye Works threads.  Ann Frazier of Gloriana is a member of my sampler guild and we are so lucky to have her.  She brings her seconds and sells them at our retreat.
 
So I've been a bit nervous that I might run out of thread (in any color) if I made a boo-boo in my calculations.  And it would be unlikely to color match additional thread.
 
So the plan is to finish the outer border then reassess what thread I have left to finish the bouquet in the basket.  So far, it looks good.
 
Happy 5th Blogoversary to me! It actually happened in February.  Even though I'm late,  I want to have a giveaway in appreciation of all my wonderful followers.  I love this stitching community and your comments inspire and enable me :)

 
This will be a very easy giveaway.  The only thing you need to do is-
1. Be a follower.
2. Leave a comment on this post
 
That's it!  No posting on your blogs about this giveaway as I want it to be for the ones who actually stop by and take some valuable time to read  :)  That's why I didn't put the giveaway in the title of this post.
 
And yes, I will mail internationally for the winner.  Hopefully, no mail strikes :)
I will draw a winner on March 20th.

Don't forget to check out Nancy's giveaway at the Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe!
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25 comments:

  1. Stasi March 12, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    The Rosewood Manor piece is just lovely! Almost done the border--yea!! Looking forward to seeing it completed.

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  2. FrancesMarch 12, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Those silk colors are gorgeous! So very pretty! Can't wait to see this finished!
    Happy 5th Blogoversary! That is quite an accomplishment! I'm coming up on my first--time really flies, doesn't it!

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  3. D1-D2March 12, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Happy Blogoversary! I just took a look at your ebay listings and found some good stuff :)

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  4. MargaretMarch 12, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    Love your WIP so much! Hope you have enough threads. I keep thinking about sending you some of my stuff to sell. Still haven't done that!

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  5. MargaretMarch 12, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Geez! I forgot to say happy blogiversary! Please don't count me twice. Sorry about that!

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  6. Starry-eyed stitcherMarch 12, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    I live that sampler. It's going to be spectacular when finished. Happy Blogoversary. Irene xxx

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  7. UnknownMarch 12, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    Thus far I have only been reading, not commenting, but I love your stitching blog and especially enjoy seeing your pieces stitched up. I absolutely love how the Cornwall Sampler is coming about. I look forward to seeing the finish.

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  10. CalamityJrMarch 12, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    Smart thinking, finishing the border so any necessary adjustments can be made in the basket. That's a beautiful design; I'm looking forward to seeing your finish.

    Happy blogoversary. Thanks for all you share - starts, finishes, interesting tidbits and now this lovely giveaway!

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  11. BarbMarch 12, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    The Cornwall Sampler is beautiful!!It looks like you have been busy.

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  12. MarilynMarch 13, 2015 at 1:44 AM

    Cornwall Sampler is turning out so pretty.
    You've made a lot of progress on it.
    I would love to be entered in your giveaway.
    Thanks!
    Marilyn

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  13. MusicwomanMarch 13, 2015 at 1:47 AM

    Your sampler is just so fine. I admire your fine stitching
    Please add me to the list for your giveaway. I am a follower with bloglovin.
    Thanks for this opprtunity for winning such cute thing
    Love
    Judith

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  14. SherylMarch 13, 2015 at 2:20 AM

    Congrats on your blog anniversary and opening of your new store. Love how the Rosewood Manor piece is coming along. It´s going to be really beautiful. I follow via bloglovin.

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  15. gracieMarch 13, 2015 at 2:47 AM

    Five years, where did the time go? You were one of the first blogs that I visited.....congratulations on your new venture with Etsy.

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  16. chickenchupacabraMarch 13, 2015 at 4:59 AM

    Happy Anniversary!!! I stitched the Cornwall last year & it was my most favorite one to do ever . . . I adore the color combo & I guess I felt like I had actually accomplished something every time I finished one of the quaker motifs. Now working on the Quaker Diamonds & am enjoying it just as much. Please include me in your generous drawing - thank you!!

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  17. Mii StitchMarch 13, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    Belated happy blog anniversary :)
    Off to check your Ebay items!

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  18. AriadneMarch 13, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    You did well to make an e-bay shop, and you definitely have some amazing charts there!Congratulations on your 5th blogoversary!AriadnefromGreece!

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  19. Angela CGMarch 13, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Happy blogaversary!! Love the progress on your sampler.

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  20. MaggeeMarch 14, 2015 at 5:23 AM

    You've made great progress on the sampler--it will be finished before you know it! Happy Belated Blogoversary too! (I don't need to be entered in your drawing tho--trying to de-stash as it is!) Hugs!

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  21. Beth in ILMarch 14, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Love the sampler! And your blog! I think you are the enabler as you got me started in that Crazy January Challenge!

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  22. SandraMarch 16, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    I am unable to find your Etsy store, please could you give us a link. Amy over at Thread in Hand told me she sold you her Brightneedle Sakura and I was hoping you might be selling it sometime soon.

    Sandra

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  23. JustineMarch 17, 2015 at 1:34 AM

    Happy 5th blogaversary! I love the Cornwall sampler. Great idea to stitch the border first. I never think of things like that!

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  24. MelodyMarch 17, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Happy blogoversary. Please add me to your names for the giveaway. Thank you.

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  25. AnneMarch 19, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    The Rosewood Manor piece is just stunning and I do love the WDW colours! You are lucky to know the Glorianna lady :D Happy Blogovesary to you!! I would love to be entered into the draw!

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