Chilly and the Winner.

Look who came to visit this morning

We got up to around 1 1/2 inches of snow with it still coming down , a lot . It stopped at 2-3 inches , so the kids went out to play, including the big one , lol .

I think the umbrella was wishful thinking on my part though. Actually , it turned out we didn't need it . It has been slowly thawing for the last few hours, so now Mr Chilly looks like this

Not a happy snowman.

So , I put all the little bits of paper into a choccy box

and asked my Daughter to draw the winner of my giveaway. The name she pulled out is....Lindsay ; congratulations.

As I achieved two goals, by making my 50th post and getting more than 25 followers, I decided to draw a couple more names to receive prizes of fabric and threads. My Son and Daughter had the honour , and came out with...

Gill , and Kath.

I will be in touch with all of you ladies for your fabric and thread preferences , and posting details. So , Congratulations , and Thank you to everyone who entered my giveaway. I'm sure it won't be the last.

Thanks for dropping by ,

Cath

LAST CHANCE!

To enter my giveaway , I will draw the winners' name tomorrow sometime.

SUCCESS !

I've done it ! I've finally found a stitchy bargain in a charity shop.

Yes , my life is that sad that I can get excited about something like this lol. I decided to go on a little trip yesterday once the elves were at school and nursery , in desperate need of a break , and found this Winnie chart book in the local Oxfam for 79p . A real bargain. They also had a kit, but it wasn't my kind of thing , and a couple of books , but nothing else appealed.

Then , I found this lovely chart in the bargain box at the haberdashery shop I check out every so often .

Only £1.50 , and I can't wait to stitch it , but need to get a speciality thread first.

They also gave me this

but I won't use it , so if anyone would like it , please shout and let me know.

Here's a pic of my latest finish,

from this issue of Cross Stitcher , I've just added the flower sequin to give it a bit extra , and changed the face a bit. My stitchy bug is not really playing fair at the moment. I want to do stuff ,but can't be bothered lol.

On Saturday , my Daughter suddenly asked me when "Thank you Day" was , after I explained that we don't have one , she decided that we would have one then , and said "Thank you Mummy and Daddy , for looking after me".So we made a cake for Thank you Day

I made these with my Son , as I can't cope with them both in the kitchen at the same time .

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER MY GIVEAWAY!!! (SEE PREVIOUS POST).

Edited to add: Another great giveaway http://www.dixiesamplardesigns.com/2010/02/giveaway.html

Go and have a look.X

Thanks for dropping by ,

Cath

GIVEAWAY!!!

Well, this is my 50th post , and I have more than 25 followers , so the promised giveaway.This is representative of the prize you will get , but there will also be a few more little bits added. If you are the lucky winner , you will get : some fabric (aida or evenweave depending on your preference) , some threads (DMC and Madeira pictured , but I can also offer Anchor , again , depending on your preference, "Pink Champagne" band sampler chart pack from Patricia Ann , this contains the chart , very good instructions ,specialist thread , beads and charm. Plus some little extras. Anyone can enter !!! To enter : 1)If you are or become a follower, you get one entry. 2)Leave a comment on this or any post up until the deadline saying you want to be entered , and you get one entry. 3)Post about the giveaway on your blog (and let me know that you've done so) and you get one entry. So , your name can be put into the hat up to three times. (There will also be a couple of other prizes , which will be announced at the same time) For another great giveaway , please check out this link http://themainhoose.blogspot.com/2010/02/february-freebie-giveaway.html , well worth entering. The closing date for my giveaway is 20th February 2010 , and I'll also be posting a PIF very soon. Thanks for dropping by , Cath

Giveaway

Have to tell you that Angela athttp://www.hookedonstitches.blogspot.com is having a fab giveaway for a hand finished stitch box , that is absolutely gorgeous , so don't go and enter 'cos I want to win it lol .

Giveaway Alert

Sadie , at Stitching up a Storm is having a giveaway to celebrate her first year of blogging. Go to the side bar to find her blog.

Giveaway Alert

Just a quick message to let you know that Elisa at Old Ragged Threads is having a giveaway to celebrate her 200th post. You can enter here http://paperfaerie71.blogspot.com/ .

Giveaway Alert

Jan at Belfonte Notes has just released a new design , and is offering a giveaway of a chart for it. Pic here Not sure how to add a link, but the blog should be on my sidebar.