Giveaway Winner & My Week

I apologize, I have no stitching photos today. It has been a crazy week (so many ups and downs), between the BF's uncle being a wicked car wreck (he is okay, but really banged up), finding out my BFF is probably moving to the Netherlands for sure this summer, a review at work that was so messed up I can't even describe it, and coming to the realization that we will likely not make it to New York as planned as we just don't have the funds (and the BF's car is broken... again). Let's just say I didn't get a lot of stitching done and just haven't had a lot of patience.
But there were really good things too... one of my maps that I design is going to be on display in large format at the Olympics in Vancouver, very cool. And I got my hands on a pattern for free no less, that I have loved forever a discontinued by HAED called "Eternal Promise" by Matt Stewart (it's Arwen and Aragorn from the LOTR) it's just lovely!

Also amoungst the craziness of my week I am thankful for all the things I do have. My amazing BF, a roof over my head, great friends and of course stitching! I know others have had way worse weeks for sure than I have. I just feel like I'm on a roller coaster and am ready for it to slow down a bit.

Okay enough of my whining that is for sure...
We put all the names down, gave them a random number and the BF picked number 16. Which is... *drum roll*

Katrien!

Congrats my friend! I have sent you an email but if you don't get it please feel free to email me (from my email in my profile) so I can get your addy.

Tonight I am looking forward to stitching all night, and catching up on American Idol and Vampire Diaries. Tomorrow we have to move the BIL. *ugh* but then Sunday I get to go on a special trip to my LNS. So that will be awesome.

Happy stitching to everyone and thank you so much for making this blog a success. I love communicating with everyone and have realized that I have made some amazing friends because of the online stitching world. So hugs and thanks to all. 

And don't worry more giveaways to come in the future if you didn't win this round, there will be more chances! :)

Giveaway & Castles Update

I had a very busy weekend (we hosted a dinner party, had a few friends over on Friday and ran a ton of errands on Saturday, then Sunday watched football, go Saints!). Therefore I got almost no stitching done. However I did continue with trying to get a few stitches into Castles. Here is a pic of the section I'm working on (it's the Peacock):

And here is the entire piece to date (the colour is more accurate in the top one, that brown hand-dyed colour is the true fabric colour, sorry this one didn't work out so well):

Alright... and *finally* the giveaway!
I wanted to offer a giveaway to thank everyone for their support over the last year since I came back to the blogging world. I also hit 100 posts (with this one I think) and now have more than 105 followers! I love all of your comments and really appreciate it! So thank you so much!!!

Here is how it works:
1) You have to be a follower of my blog
2) You have to make a comment on this post (and only this post) that you want to be entered.
3) Please make sure you have an email address attached with your profile or that you post it in your comment (you can leave spaces for spam block if you want).

What do you win?
a) 12"x12" piece of 32 count Belfast linen
b) Black Swan pattern Sweetheart Rose
c) Petite beads in clear white (suitable for the beads on Sweetheart Rose)
d) A backing pattern in pink with white polka dots.
Here is a picture of all the goodies:

Again thank you so much for visiting and best of luck to everyone! I will draw the winner Thursday night and post on Friday morning.

Sorry... giveaway to be posted Monday

Okay... so this week got away from me.
I'm sorry. :(
I will post the giveaway as promised on Monday (and I'll try to make it extra special good).

I only got about 1/2 hour of stitching done in the last two days. I *finally* picked Castles in the Air back up again, I'm so behind on this SAL. But it's moving along a bit quicker now. I hope.

Because I had a coupon (and it was going to expire) I got a treat and bought another heaven and earth designs pattern. (I know you're thinking I'm crazy, don't worry I agree) ;)
It's another Anne Stokes, I just love her stuff. I can't start stitching it right away of course, just too many things already on the go. But here is a picture of her:

Check it out on their site here.

Again, sorry about the giveaway, just didn't have time to work it out and get pics. But I promise on Monday I'll post it.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!