Hello and a very warm welcome to my blog :) I thought it would be fun to take part in the Grow Your Blog party being held by 2 Bags Full. One of my favorite parts of blogging is discovering new blogs from all over the world and who doesn't love followers too!
A bit about me......My name is Angela, I'm married with 2 kids. Eric is 12 and has Asperger's (a form of Autism) and Julia is 10 and has Attention Deficit Disorder. Life can be very busy and very stressful. My blog is about cross stitching which has been my stress relief for just over 20 years now. I was taught to cross stitch on a dare by my Mom who thought I wouldn't have the patience to finish a project. HA! I still share my passion for stitching with my Mom today (her work occasionally makes an appearance here too).
I started my blog almost 5 years ago as a way to connect with others that just understood the excitement of starting a new project or the joy of French Knots! I've made some truly lovely friends along the way from all corners of the world and for that I am blessed :) I've always thought that I was literally "hooked" on stitching so that is where I got my blog name.
I also love to read, watch way too much TV and movies. I enjoy listening to motion picture scores (not soundtracks) by my favorite composers James Horner and John Williams. I love everything to do with Disney and my favorite character (that I hide behind) is the Evil Queen from Snow White.
As a little thanks for visiting with me today, I'm having a giveaway! A Sewing Box Giveaway........
Blackbird Designs "Country Garden"
32ct Mushroom Lugana
Floss as charted
Anyone, anywhere in the world can enter. You don't need to be a follower and you don't need a blog. I will draw one winner and announce on February 1, 2013.
Thanks for visiting with me today. If you are new to my blog please feel free to say "hi" and then I can come to visit your blog too :)
78 comments:
I would be honored if I won this stitching box of yours. Lovely piece and your finish is exquisite as usual. Can't believe it's 5 years already. How time flies. Jane
Wow Angela that box is beautiful, I would love the chance to win it.
Hi Angela, nice to meet you! Thanks for sharing a little about you, As much as I enjoy seeing beautiful projects, I am loving reading everybody's introductions too. Your sewing box is beautiful!
What a lovely gift to giveaway - I would love to give it a new home Love Lesleyanne xx
Beautiful sewing box, I'd love to be entered!
Good Morning Angela! I have been a follower for a while now and love to read what's up in your world. I would love a chance to win your beautiful box.
Hugs
Rose
ChristmasCityStitcher.blogspot.come
ooOoo Angela! Please count me in for the giveaway! Have a great weekend. http://astitchersstory.blogspot.com/
That sewing box looks so pretty. I would like to participate too.
Hello Angela, nice to find out a bit more about you :) I would love to be entered into your giveaway for such a lovely finished box :)
Once again, your crafting amazes me. So glad you are blogging to inspire us all. Please enter me.
I would love to be entered in your giveaway. Your sewing box is beautiful and I would put it to good use. I love blackbird designs! Thanks for the chance.
Pat
p.matjcek@yahoo.com
This grow blog thing is a really nice idea....unfortunately I was tooo late for this...well I am actually writing just in German, my crafting mood also changed from stitching to knitting and crochet....love your box and would love to join your giveaway...
Have a nice weekend,
Gaby
Your box is just beautiful and I would love to enter your draw.
Have a great weekend!!!!
Thank you for giveaway, Angela! Love this design and and your finish is beautiful!
Cross stitch is my stress relief as well!! Your finishes are always lovely ~ I'd love a chance at your box!
That is a very nice box. Wouldn't mind owning it. Can you please enter me too. Thanks. Your life sounds very demanding. Hopefully cross stitch will de-stress you for many years to come.
Hello Angela! Nice to learn a little more about you. Your sewing box is lovely. Please consider me in your drawing. Hope you get many more followers!
This blog party is so much fun. I'm one of those crazy stitchers who actually don't mind French knots, and I love your stitching and taste in music. Thanks for sharing your talent; I'd be thrilled to win your sewing box. Thanks for sharing!
French knots don't like me and I have to say the feeling is mutual.
I loved reading your introduction and learning a bit more about you. For those of you who are new to Angela's blog, she is an EXQUISITE finisher. Become a follower, you won't be sorry!
Hi Angela, i have been a follower for a while now and enjoy reading your blog( I am not a big commenter but love reading blogs)and yours is always interesting.Love the sewing box and would love the chance to win it. Thanks
Happy Stitching
Denise
You've been on my blog list for some time. Very nice box - I see there's a tutorial that I'll come back to see.
Angela, it was fun to learn a little more about you in your intro. :)
Your sewing box is gorgeous, as always!
Glad you joined the party! Have fun....
PLEASE include me in your giveaway- gorgeous box- enjoyed the visit :)
I would love to have my name entered into the drawing.
Love seeing all your progress.
Lovely post Angela, we have been blogging around the same length of time. I would love to be included in the drawing the box is beautiful xx
I've been reading and following your blog for quite a while Angela. I get so inspired by your stitching and finishing. I would love to be entered in your giveaway.
Linda
Angela, I've been following your blog for awhile now and just love seeing what you've been up to in your stitching.
Hello dear,
The box is so cute..please count me in..
Have fun with blog party..
Hugs x
I loved reading about you! That's so cool that you learned on a dare!
I'd love to be included in the giveaway!
Thanks!
~McKenna
Such a lovely blog...so nice to meet you. There just never seems to be enough time to do it all, but you are handling it very well. I came here through the Grow Your Blog party.
You have a lovely blog and I have been following you for a while. Have fun at the party!
Evalina, This and that...
Thats a beauty Angela! I would love to be included in the drawing for sure.
Hugs dear friend.
Thanks so much Angela:-) what a sweet offer. I would love to be entered in:-)
I've always wanted one of your boxes so SIGN ME UP!!! ;)
So glad you decided to join the party
i love your blog background. so springy & cheerful. what a great giveaway. have a great weekend. take care. please stop by my blog for a visit. bye for now. ( :
I just love your box! Please include me in your giveaway, thank you!
Hugs,
Angela, your box is stunning! Would love a chance to win it.
Aww what a lovely idea. Lovely box Angela xx
The sewing box is lovely! I would love to be entered please :)
Emma xo
http://myitzycreativecorner.blogspot.co.uk/
Lovely sewing box. I have done a few too. Please check out my blog: thehooplessstitcher.blogspot.com
If you haven't seen hers, Melanie WIP Slayer also has a son with I think Asperger's too.
Hello, it is lovely to meet you on the blog hop. I am a huge cross stitch lover too. Part of the fun is in the making, but I also admit to spending a lot of time gazing adoringly at my stash. Thank you for sharing such a gorgeous giveaway too.
ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk
Thats a very sweet giveaway. If you could please add my name.
Cami - stitchingnbits.blogspot.ie
I`d love the chance to win your lovely sewing box. I`m a new follower, and am looking forward to reading your blog.
:o)
pippirose59 at gmail dot com
Hello Angela - Your sewing box is exquisite and it would be so exciting to own it. But even better than that is seeing your lovely stitching - such an inspiration!
Cute sewing box. Glad I. Found your blog. Looking forward to reading your posts.
Angela, I didn't know you were taught cross stitch on a dare! I'm glad you met the challenge!! I hope you get some time to rest with all that goes on in your day. I sure would be swept off my feet that's for sure! John Williams is an amazing composer!! Lovely sewing box. The winner will be very lucky. I really need to try to do a box finish one day. I bought two boxes, but need some paint. I managed that triangle ornie, so I guess I can manage the box finish!
Wow Angela what a beautiful sewing box - I love it and would love to be included in your giveaway! Have loved reading your blog and now follow! Keep being creative!! xx
I am your newest follower :D
Beautiful blog and I love your lovely giveaway...
Thanks :D
Lovely box Angela. Please don't add me to your draw as I already have a wonderful box made by you xxxxx
Hello,
Nice to meet you in this party.:)
There is a giveaway on my blog,too.
http://petite-armoire.blogspot.com/
betikarauski@gmail.com
All the best.:)
Bernadett
I'd love to enter your giveaway. Thanks for the chance!
your work is beautiful!!! So is your lasagna!!! Would love to be a part of the giveaway. thanks!!!
I love pretty boxes. I tend to collect them. I love this pretty box, it's very nice.
wow looks so beautiful and awesome..
http://www.indiantastyfoodrecipes.com/
Hi!
I'm a new follower and I love that sewing box, it's so cute!Please, enter me for the giveaway.
I'm also having a giveaway on my blog, feel free to visit me: http://wagapapacreations.blogspot.com/
Have a nice day! xoxo
I enjoy reading your blog and am already a follower.
Please enter me in your giveaway.
Have been enjoying your blog. Would love a chance to win the beautiful box.
Thank you for sharing!
Kathy
I have been reading your blog for about two years now. Enjoy seeing your projects, great inspiration! Great job on the sewing box. Lovely giveaway!
Oh I would love to win that lovely box. Thank you so much. You sound like a busy woman. I, too, use my craft to help with stress. I am a knitter and weaver.
In fact, I am weaving my give-away prize during the period of this event and blogging on it. Hope you are able to stop by and check it out.
Elaine
RetiredKnitter@gmail.com
http://mynext20yearsofliving.blogspot.com
What a gorgeous sewing box-I'd love a chance to win.
Thanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
Your box is lovely.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com
What a lovely prize, please enter me. Thanks for finding my blog too.
It's a beautiful box! I'd love to win.
Glad I found your blog, and thank you for following mine! Love all of your finishes. I've got to take more time to look at them more closely. And the stitched box is so sweet!
Cathy
beenine@comcast(dot)net
Angela, I'd love to win one of your boxes!!!
Loved your post Angela! I haven't been home nearly enough lately to check out all the blogs in the party. I hope to stop in at some this weekend.
Please include my name in your giveaway. It would be a real pleasure to win one of your famous sewing boxes!
Hello Angela
I love the sewing box, the colours and design are so sweet. Please include me in the draw for your giveaway.
Thank you x
I've been following your blog for a long time, but I have finally made it to the last groups of blogs from the GYOB party and wanted to say hi! Also, I would love to be entered in your giveaway. Thanks so much for the chance!
This Blog Party is so much fun! Thank you for visiting mine. I've admired your finishing skills ever since I started following blogs.
My son has ASD (the standard version not Aspergers!) but he'll be four next month so we're a long way behind you on the journey.
Like you my stitching and blogging is my therapy!
Your sewing box is beautiful! Your exchange projects and ornaments are awesome as well. I enjoyed looking through your blog. Will be back soon.
It is nice to meet you through Vicki's GYB. If you have a chance stop by and visit me at nonniescedarchest.com
HI!Nice to meet you through GMB party!Come check my blog too!
What a beautiful sewing box :-)) I would love to be entered in your giveaway.
Thanks!
..what a talent you are.. and such a lovely blog candy gift.. WOW.. thankss
mitz_zee@yahoodotcom
what a generous give away - it's a gorgeous box!!
I found you through the blog party - if you need a giggle - come and visit me at
http://leftoverchocolatestitches.blogspot.ca/
:)
I;m in awe of the boxes you make. This one is gorgeous. I'd love to enter the draw please.
Margaret
Hi!
New follower here!
Great blog!
Count me in for your giveaway!
It is January 31st and I hope I'm not too late in get into your drawing. That will teach me to keep up with reading. I enjoyed the little bit about yourself and always get inspiration from your stitching. Glad you had a good response to the drawing. The box is beautiful.
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