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Sunday 15 March 2015

Gifted Gorgeousness March Link Up Post

  Gifted Gorgeousness

For newbies, this is my first year long SAL.  Click on the picture above for the full details.

We will be posting and linking up on the 15th of each month, because it is 2015.  Should be easy to remember.

Over the last month I have completed two of my Challenge pieces, one of which will be a gift for my cousin:
Madame Chantilly - On the Beach

The other is this Lizzie*Kate design which was a gift and will be given away next month:

Stitched on gifted 25count evenweave

I also stitched a Birthday card for my dear friend Nicola:

N by Broderie
Stitched over 1 on 32 count Antique White linen

My Scarlet Letter sampler, Elizabeth Shephard was a gift from Nicola so I stitched that over IHSW starting on Nicola's Birthday:

Stitched on 30count linen using AVAS silks

And now over to you - Here is the place for you to link up so we can see what Gifted Gorgeousness you have been stitching so far this year.  Please use your name or your blog name in the field NOT the words "March Update" so I can easily see who has linked up this month.  
And link to the actual post, not just your blog.  
Thank you.  I can amend links if you make a boo-boo though.

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Last month the very Generous Gillie Gave a Gifted Gorgeousness Giveaway of a Primitive Needle chart.  Lots of you entered the draw and Clare was the lucky winner.  I told Gillie how many people had entered and she used the Random Number World Traveller to pick a number.  Then I worked out who was that number!  The chart should be well on it's way to Clare now.  There will be another GGG next month to celebrate my Blogaversary and then a draw sponsored by one of my lovely followers in May.  Can you feel the love?

Finally, don't forget the Easter Treasure Hunt Blog Hop.  If you would like to be a Picture Poster please email me.

42 comments:

Mini said...

Yay ,I'm the first to link up!!.Great finishes Jo, my favorite is the birthday card. Congratulations Clare for winning. By the way Jo, do you have ever sleep ? I see that your post is timed at 4.00 am UK time...

Thoeria said...

Lovely projects Jo! The beach looks beautiful ....a wonderful gift!

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Haha, you got me! I typed this post in advance and then scheduled it to appear Sunday morning. The Small Boy uses the computer at the weekend so it's the only way I can do a blog post then!

jocondine said...

Beach for baby Albert is so great. I am curious of using various colors threads like in your Lizzie Kate, must try it soon. xxx

DJ said...

What lovely stitching, Jo! I like all your pieces, but the Scarlet Letter Sampler really caught my eye! I'll be watching your progress on that one!! Thanks again for hosting this SAL, it's been fun finding pieces to stitch!

Jacqueline Morris said...

Wonderful....SAL... I really love that you started this .... What wonderful projects you have done throughout the month too....
I would love to join in this month...but all I have been stitching is my Blue Ribbon design "Five Houses Of Hope" ... It was a charity design, I made a donation to get get it.... So that does not qualify... The fabric...oh the fabric.... This was an old piece of cream Aida I had around for such a long time...I decided to dye! And the threads... Well jon bought them...but he buys what I ask for!! Ha ha so I cannot really take part this month...I guess that is what happens when you stitch one project! Next month...well I know that is a different story!! I can 100% join in next month :)
Smiles :)

Preeti said...

Lovely projects, Jo!! All of them look great!!

Gillie said...

Oh I do love that Mme Chantilly piece, well done Jo! Really should have found a design with a G name designer and title shouldn't I? My post won't go up until tonight as we are out today!

Lili said...

Beautiful projects!!

cheryl said...

Lovely finishes. I will enjoy watching your progress on the Scarlet Letter sampler. Congratulations Clare!

Christine said...

Great stitching Jo

Shelly said...

All your finishes are great. On the Beach turned out so well! Congrats to Clare on the win. I just posted for the GG.

Sarah in Stitches said...

Beautiful Gifted stitching! :D I've added my link to the party. Yay!

Linda said...

Congrats on all of the gorgeous finishes Jo. I love your new start.

Linda

Bea said...

They are all great projects, but I love the Scarlet letter one. Looking forward to seeing that grow.

Daniela Bencúrová said...

Yeah, your edits I really like! You are quick:-)

lynda said...

Hey Jo...please delete my number 14 link...the power went out halfway through what I was doing and the link ended up all wrong...thanks!

Anonymous said...

lovely stitching Jo, Loving the one espeically Madame Chantilly - On the Beach.. so summer.. and the pattern is really pretty. :D see yah in next month checked-in. Thank you for having us in this SAL.

Clare-Aimetu said...

Thank you Gillie (& Jo) I feel so lucky to have been picked to win. Lovely stitching Jo, as always - you get so much done :)

Leonore Winterer said...

Lovely finishes and great progress Jo...I hope to get my own post up sometime during this week :)

Julie said...

So wonderful to see the beach again... I do love that one. Well done on your other projects too.

Joysze said...

Love them, Jo!! That friend one is darling!!!! Hmm..:: I need to read up fully on this SAL since I'm stitching a gift. ;) Xox

Unknown said...

What a good idea to schedule the publication of a post - I had written most of mine in advance but didn't have the chance to post it on 15th as it was Mother's Day.

I love your pieces Jo. I've been collecting the free alphabet designs but this is the first time I've seen one stitched - it looks stunning as a card.

Stitching in the country said...

Great pieces and I'm sure all who receive will love theirs.

Kaisievic said...

Lovely stitching as always, Jo.

gominam said...

Love the Lizzie Kate one, Scarlet letter looks so intricate. Great stitching!

Elfie said...

I am enjoying watching your stitching grow! The finishes are all really sweet, and I just love your WIP.

Marie said...

Beautiful work. I love Madame Chantilly's On the Beach.

Mrs Milkybar Kid said...

Beautiful stitching Jo! I love the way you finished Nicola's card with the corner mounts - so elegant!

Leonore Winterer said...

Post is up and linked :)

Anonymous said...

ciao Jo! I made it, and only two days later!
your Elizabeth Shephard looks so nice already. I love that beach scenario too, I bet it'll be really appreciated, as well as all gifts stitched with love.
and hurray for finishing two of the Challenge pieces! woohoo!! congratulations to Claire, and thanks again to Gillie! ciao!
chiara

Kate said...

Beautiful stitching! I love all the colors. Got my link in, better late than never!

Stitching Noni said...

I love your Beach finish :o) Just gorgeous!!
Congrats to Clare for winning... and thanks to Gillie as well :o)
Just loving this SAL (great idea Jo).... I now have to spend some time visiting everyone's blogs!
hugs xx

Mini said...

Jo, I'm a little jealous of you. How come your letters and advices are published in the magazines? Do you bribe them? ;).Just noticed your name on page 19 in the April issue of CSC. Also, it was so good to see mentions of Carol from stitchingdream.blogspot.co.uk and Heather, from Stitching Lotus ,in the magazine whom I follow through your blog. Way to go stitchers!!!

Anne said...

Lovely finishes Jo and congrats to Claire!! I entered in the blog hop! Hopefully I'll remember to do the post...maybe send me a reminder as the pregnancy fog is getting bad! Hugs!

Brigitte said...

Awwww, great stitching this month for the SAL.

Gillie said...

Finally made it!

rosey175 said...

Whew, finally getting to comment here! I think I will choose the L*K as the favorite for this month, the colors just look so wonderful in it! This SAL is so great for kicking my butt in gear so thanks to you~ :D

The Crafty Princess said...

You've always got amazing wips on the go for friends and from friends. No wonder you started this brilliant SAL. Thank you so much for adding my blog to the link Jo. I'm hopeless and would be totally lost without you. You're a gift stunner xo

Steph said...

Beautiful stitching. I love the Lizzie Kate stitch, so beautiful. xox

stitchersanon said...

Wonderful stitching...very pretty. Just trying to work out how to add the link..

stitchersanon said...

Jo, not sure if you have this or not: I can't post my link. It says Linkky Widget Expired 11.5 months ago. Any suggestions?