I was totally surprised to come home today to not just one, but TWO packages on my doorstep! I opened them in a hurry because I was so excited.

I received a wonderful book, "Designer Cross Stitch Projects" with over 100 contemporary patterns. I like to make a lot of patterns myself, and I will definitely use this very frequently for reference. I also like to work on smaller projects to keep me going through a giant cross stitch I'm working on, so it'll be fun to do some of these!

I also received an absolutely beautiful kit. I can't wait to start this! It's super intricate and I've never done a piece like this, so I am totally excited. So much backstitching! It really is a work of art.

Thank you, Santa! I will be appreciating these gifts for a long, long time. :)