Monday, December 13, 2010

A New Blog, A New Start, and A Gift

I know there are some of you out there wondering what happened to me.  I have had personal mental and physical issues to deal with over the last few weeks and wanted a fresh start with my blogging and stitching.  So, here goes.  And I am hoping in 2011 to find more of all three:  peace, love and stitching.

I visited The Stitching Post today and picked up the newest Lizzie Kate, Last Minute December Kit.  I am using the linen that came with the kit and the recommended threads.


I was supposed to do a private ornament exchange with Melissa at My Life In Stitches, but due to other commitments I had to back out.  So, imagine my surprise when this fabulous ornament showed up in my mailbox on Saturday.  It could not have come at a more wonderful time, as my spirits were low and I was not feeling very Christmassy.  I cannot express how kind and thoughtful this was of Melissa.  I will treasure this ornament always.


Happy Monday to everyone.

--Danielle

13 comments:

natalysneedle said...

Danielle, Best Wishes for a happy healthy New Year! Nataly

Daffycat said...

Oh, that Melissa is a SWEETHEART! A lovely ornament to receive. Isn't it odd how things tend to show up out-of-the-blue just when you need them the most?

I've got your new blog added to my reader, blog list and I'm the 1st follower ~ hooray!

Meari said...

How thoughtful of Melissa. You lucky girl :)

I hope you have a great 2011!

Annie said...

You've got some nice stitchy friends! That's a lovely gift.

Wishing you success with your new blog!

Anonymous said...

Here you are! I have been worried about you! I hope you find the peace you are needing. :) How is Rules coming along?

Parsley said...

I'm glad to see you posting and hope you know my bloggy doors are always open to you. Take care.

Lesleyanne said...

Welcome back. I was wondering where you were. Hope everything is now okay. Lovely ornament received.

Cole said...

So glad to hear from you Danielle, I was actually just thinking of you this morning... Hope everything is looking up. I find that if you remember to live one step at a time and BREATHE, everything else is a little easier.

Love how that ornament reached you at just the right time, stitchy friends are the best!

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

Love the new blog and keep looking up!
Melissa is a dear for sending you a pick me up surprise :)

Deborah said...

Danielle, I hope 2011 is a wonderful year for you. Love the new blog.

Stephanie M. said...

Glad you are back!!!!!

Melissa said...

I am so glad to see you back. I'm glad also that you like the ornament.

Pumpkin said...

Glad to see you back and I hope things aren't too bad.

That definitely was a nice surprise :o)