Before I get to the RAK, let me start by apologizing for not blogging much lately. I was down for a couple of weeks with a severe staph infection in one of my eyes. Since that cleared up, I’ve been caught up in a new book series I’m reading, but more on that later.
Now, on to the topic at hand … I’ve been a very lucky stitcher lately and have actually received two RAKs (Random Act of Kindness). One of them was received from Anne S. a couple of weeks ago, but I’m woefully behind in updating my blog, so I’m just now getting around to posting about it. I did thank Anne when I received it though. 
She sent me a couple of gorgeous colors of Carrie’s Creation Threads over-dyed cotton floss, some needles, a beautiful Melbourne photo postcard, a couple of pieces of glorious chocolate, and a lovely card from Anne. I will admit that the chocolate didn’t last the day after getting the package. 
Then, a couple of days ago, I was one of several recipients of a beautiful bookmark made by Annette.
They were inspired by the mutual appreciation obsession that we all share for the Black Dagger Brotherhood book series by J.R. Ward. In Annette’s words, which I completely agree with, the series is Crackilicious! I started the series 13 days ago and I should finish the 4th book in the series tomorrow. Yeah, it’s definitely book crack.
With all the reading I’ve been doing, I’ve not been doing quite as much stitching. I have still managed to get some done though. I’ve had three small finishes this month. I will share pictures of two of them, but can’t share the third as it’s for an exchange and I’ve not mailed it yet.
Moon Witch (photo is a bit over-exposed, sorry!)
Designer: The Primitive Needle
Fabric: 28-count Days Gone By linen
Fibers: Belle Soie, GAST, and WDW
Noel Naturally
Designer: The Cat’s Whiskers
Fabric: 32-count Lambswool linen
Fiber: Threadwerx
I’ve also finally had to admit to myself that I’ve failed miserably at my 25-project no stash challenge. 
I made it through 12 projects, but I’m totally off the wagon now. On the upside, I have some great new stash. 
I’ll share pictures of what I’ve purchased recently in my next post.
Until then …
What beautiful goodies!
You know, making it through 12 projects is quite an accomplishment! Congratulations!
Love the finishes!
Oh hey, look at that! New blog layout (or have I just been reading via my reader too much?). Looks great.
Sorry to hear about your eye, glad it’s better now. I had an eye infection earlier this year and it’s amazing how much it takes out of you.
Love that little witch. She’s a cutie.
I love those BBD bookmarks. Mine makes me smile every time I think of it.
great stitches
glad your eye is cleared up
i am working on my cannot show you project too….
fun!
;0)
have a great wknd
Girl, please! 12 projects is half! You’ve done a heck of a lot better than me!
As to BDB…I went back to check how many times I’ve read them. I’ve read them all at least 4 times and most more than that since I read them all the way from the beginning when a new one is released. No wonder I never get any stitching done! Butch and V are my faves.
Cool new blog template! Congrats on the lovely RAK’s. That Noel Naturally piece is *so* cute!!
Nice template!
Glad you’re feeling better. Those two finishes are cute! Love the witch. Congrats on the RAKs
And yes, the BDB are just pure crack. I have all of them (except Lover Avenged, ‘cos it isn’t in pb yet, though I’ve read it form the library). My fav is Zsadist’s followed by V’s. *Swoon*
(I think I’ve hit everything!)
I love your finishes–esp the prim one! Lucky you on the RAKs. I haven’t heard of that book series, but I have a suspicion that if I tried it out I won’t get ANYTHING done that I must.
I LOVE stashy picks–looking forward to your next post.
Oh, almost forgot that I’m glad that you’re feeling better, and had been wondering where you’ve been.