Monday, December 31, 2012

My Favorites of 2012!

Welcome Friends and Fellow Bloggers!
Happy New Year!

I thought it would be fun to start a new tradition here at Hooked on Stitches and wrap up the year with a post of all my favorite things in 2012!

I'll start with some of my favorite Stitched Finishes...........................

CCN "April Showers"
Finish for Me

LHN "Queen Bee"
Private Exchange with Daffycat

LK "Fright Night"
Private Exchange with Lesleyanne

LHN "Lucy Fairchild"
Dear Diary Giveaway for Daffycat

BRD "Acorns and Owls"
Private Exchange/RAK for Dani

LK "Santa 2012"
Christmas Gift for my Mum

 CCN "The Bookstore"
Birthday Gift for Lesleyanne

LHN "Garden Pleasures"
Sewing box finish for Kath

PS "Songs of the Season"
Flatfold finish for my Mum

LHN Blessed Are.....
4th Blogoversary Prize for Karen

I've got some great plans for my stitching in 2013. More will be revealed shortly.

Now it's time for some of my favorite books....................................








I am pleased that I exceeded my goal of books read this year, to be honest reading has taken a backseat to stitching for many years now!  Have you read any of my favorites too?  I'd love to hear what you thought about them :)  Stay tuned to find out what I plan to read in 2013.

There's no special plans for me tonight....I'm not a big fan of New Year's Eve.  We do have a busy day tomorrow when my DH's family celebrate "Christmas" all over again!  Imagine 30 + exchanging gifts with tons of food :)  It's a lot of fun!

Thanks for stopping by for my last post of 2012!  See you in 2013.......








24 comments:

Vickie said...

Wonderful!! PS "Songs of the Season" is my favorite. =)
A Blessed, Happy New Year to you.

Nicola said...


Happy New Year dear friend. I wish the New year brings you lots of happiness and joy. May God shower his abundant blessings upon you all year round.

butterfly said...

Such a lovely post Angela, Love all your beautiful stitching.
Happy New Year , look forward to stitching with you in 2013 hugs.

Michelle said...

Happy New Year Angela lovely photos xx

rosek1870 said...

I have read the Curious Dog . . . and Pillars of the Earth. Both would make my list of favorites. World Without End which is part two of the series I found not as good as Pillars but well worth the read. I just started Sarah's Key yesterday as it is my book club read for the month. I to have had reading taking a back seat to stitching but hope to find a balance in 2013. Enjoy your family sounds like a blast and Happy 2013!

lesli said...

OH MY GOSH! Such beautiful stitching pieces! I really must figure out how you make those boxes! Happy New Year!

Sally said...

Lovelying to see some of your finishes again Angela. They are gorgeous.

Happy New Year x

Lesleyanne said...

Your finishes are gorgeous Angela. Proud to say two came to live with me, many thanks. I noticed there are no flat ornament finishes, one of my favourites of yours. Happy New Year to you and your family. I too have read more books this year than I have in a long time, not sure what my favourite is though.

Mii Stitch said...

Happy New Year!!
You have worked on some really lovely designs!

Deb said...

Your stitching is always an inspiration Angela. I think that every time I see one of your finishes I want to try to do something like that myself. I don't trust myself though! LOL Will have to look up your book recommendations. I'm always looking for something new to read!! Happy New Year!!

♥ Nia said...

Happy 2013!!! ƪ(ˆ◡ˆ)ʃ*

♥ Nia said...

Happy 2013!!! ƪ(ˆ◡ˆ)ʃ*

Stitching Kath said...

I am honoured to own the Lhn garden pleasures box. Thanks for stitching it for me x

Linda said...

Wow Angela. Congratulations on all the great stitching and finishing. Too hard to pick one - I love them all.

Happy New Year
Linda

Lisa V said...

Happy New Year to you my dear friend.
Your favourite finishes are all soo lovely and everyone that received them will surely treasure them.
Hugs

Lisa said...

Gorgeous stitching finishes, I so love reading your blog & seeing your stitching.

ps, if you liked Pillars of the Earth you will LOVE the sequel World Without End :)

Sharon said...

All awesome finishes Angela! Happy New Year to you!

Ellen said...

Great achievements in 2012! I love all your finishes especially the boxes! I am a sucker for boxes, any kind ha ha!

Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Productive New Year!

Shirlee said...

Happy New Year Angela! Your finishes are all lovely! I am glad to have met you : )

Camila Lino Lanigan said...

Happy New Year!
Im in love with your boxes! Maybe something to think about for the new year ahead :)

Andrea said...

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Carol said...

Your boxes are the absolute best, Angela!! Love each and every one :) And three of your favorite books are my favorites, also (Still Alice. Sarah's Key, and The Curious Incident...)

Happy New Year to you and your family--I do hope your family has a healthier year ahead!

Beth said...

They are all charming - both the stitcing and your finishing! I've enjoyed following your blog this past year and look forward to 2013.

Tatkis said...

So many beautiful finishes! And books too!
Happy New Year!

Hugs,
Tatyana