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Surprises sent and received. This is the front to the stitching pouch. 

Always keep love in your stitches,

Posted by Teresa at 9:42 AM 
Oh Teresa how sweet the bag is you made for Pam, I know you were going through a bad time the same time as I was, It is so very special to have some wonderful friends to keep you going through the bad times, What wonderful friends we have here in blogging land.
Wishing you a lovely day.

January 25, 2012 at 10:39 AM 
Wonderful post! Wonderful quote! How beautiful the stitching you did for your friend is! That is a true masterpiece!!!! Amazing! Also, how great to get that magazine and a handwritten letter! Friends are just the best!

January 25, 2012 at 10:47 AM 
Aww wonder quote and what a sweet gift you stitched for your friend..I lOve it so much..
Stitchy friends are Beary special
Have a fun day:)

January 25, 2012 at 11:07 AM 
What a lot of though and love you have stitched into your lovely piece for Pam. A real treasure.
Someone said to me resently that friends made on the internet where not real friends, how wrong she was friends although seperated by miles can share and care so much I know I have been on the receiving end.

January 25, 2012 at 11:20 AM 
Your mailman has been busy! The stitching pouch is something new to me - I hope she loves it! Congrats on your wins and goodies!

January 25, 2012 at 11:36 AM 


Your bag for your friend is very sweet. Your stitching is beautiful.

January 25, 2012 at 11:43 AM 
Lovely gifts....it is so true. Like you I treasure the friends I have made with my blog. Only miles separate us...we are together in spirit.

January 25, 2012 at 11:53 AM 
A gorgeous finish for Pam. I'm sure she will love it. Congrats on the wins and goodies.

January 25, 2012 at 1:26 PM Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

What a thoughtful and beautiful gift you made for Pam. True friends share our good times and our bad.

January 25, 2012 at 1:30 PM 
The stitching pouch that you made for Pam is wonderful. You did great job on changing the pattern. Wonderful gifts.

January 25, 2012 at 1:44 PM 
a very beautiful gift from the heart.

January 25, 2012 at 2:09 PM 
What a lovely post, I'm so glad that you've recieved such lovely thoughts and gifts to cheer your heart over a tough time. Your stitching pouch is just darling as an idea and finished beautifully!

January 25, 2012 at 2:34 PM 
Love the stitching pouch....Nice job~ Faye

January 25, 2012 at 2:56 PM 
ooooooo love the pouch you did for pam .. just perfect and as I was scrolling down I thought oooo that looks familiar and peeps can see how old I am now eeeeekkkk ...lol
and that was nice of Pumpkin sending you the ornament mag :)
hope you enjoy the TP I can't wait to get it :) love mouse xxxxx

January 25, 2012 at 3:28 PM 
Such a lovely finish for your friend.

January 25, 2012 at 3:32 PM 
What an incredibly lovely gift for your friend, Teresa. I love that you were able to secretly surprise her with it :)

January 25, 2012 at 3:41 PM 
Beautiful work, Teresa! I know that your friend will love it - that is such a pretty pouch!!!!

Glad you had some happy mail, too!!

January 25, 2012 at 4:53 PM 
Your piece is incredible! Anyone would be lucky to recieve such a gift. And how fun that you received a surprise as well!

January 25, 2012 at 5:29 PM 
What a beautiful gift, and how blessed you are to have such a good friend!

January 25, 2012 at 6:14 PM 
What a great finish!!!!!! It is gorgeous~

January 25, 2012 at 9:30 PM 
Your pouch is beautiful - what a thoughtful & creative gift & such a lovely post :)

January 25, 2012 at 10:14 PM 
Forgive me for not posting my wonderful treasure.I am still in slow blogging mode I guess. I am looking forward to packing it on my trip and being able to stitch in the plane.

January 26, 2012 at 11:45 AM Bekca said...

I think the phrase, what comes around goes around is apt here too. Your kindness towards your dear friend Pam has been echoed in others giving gifts to you. You deserve it Teresa, I hope you enjoy all your goodies.

January 28, 2012 at 3:35 AM 
What a precious project that you did for Pam! I'm sure she just adores it :o)

I'm glad to hear the magazine arrived quickly. I knew you would enjoy it ;o)


January 28, 2012 at 9:56 AM Always smiling said...

That stitching for the bag is wonderful and what a super present to give.. be reading back on hour blog and it is delightful,, I shall be popping back.


Chris xx

January 28, 2012 at 12:06 PM 
What a super bag!!!

January 31, 2012 at 7:59 AM 
It's a very pretty pouch you've made. Pam must have been so pleased to receive it. Lucky girl!


January 31, 2012 at 11:20 PM