Cross stitch and giveaways

September is here. Just one day before school starts I am trying to catch up on blog reading, e-mail writing, phone calling, and much more.
So here I will show you a RAK I received just before leaving for the beach house.

It was sent to me by Teresa  At Willow tree pond. I only wanted the chart that was included in this magazine and she also sent me the threads and a handmade pouch. I am so thankful. I started to cross stitch on this but stopped as I am back in town and have to do house chores and start my Christmas stitching!
Now to giveaways.
Two blogs I follow are doing a giveaway if you care to take part.
The first is Amanda's on Samplers, Silks and Linens blog
and the second is Nancy's at Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe blog.
So I'll just pen off here to go do some ironing(yuk!).
If you want a beautiful wallpaper for the month of September why don't adopt Geninne's?
Have a great September!