Monday 19 January 2009

Swaps



Look at my fantastic bag I got from Fiona as part of our little belated Christmas swap. It is so lovely - I am very pleased to have it. I think I will use this as my wip bag - ready packed with some hexagons and thread etc so I am never stuck for something to do when I'm waiting about in the car. The fabrics are very pretty and the handles just make it.




It was full of gorgeous goodies - all wrapped up beautifully.




Thanks Fiona - definitely a case of better late than never. My fault we were late as that blinking flu wiped me out for 3 weeks.


And here's my little quilt I made for Carolyn. She has it now so I am safe.





Just after I posted it I realised one of the little extra gifts had wandered off and so I will be sending that on this week.




I am still working on my Double Delight. As I thought because I decided to make extra blocks I was going to be short of the brown fabric. But fear not Karol-Ann came to the rescue as she had some in her stash and kindly sent me some. As Patrick would say - cheers big ears - lol !


I have more to say but no time now. See you soon .




17 comments:

Winona said...

Andrea, Such a cute bag and great goodies. I jsut love the little quilt you made. Stitcheries made into quilts just get my heart. (grin) Glad you found some more brown fabric. Very nice of Karol Ann to come to your rescue. Have a good day. Winona

loulee said...

What sweet little birdies.
Isn't karol Ann the greatest.

starrynightquilter said...

It is nice to see stitchery and quilting mixed. I like to have some embroidery at hand and am always looking for ideas for its use.

Darcie said...

LOVE that bag and its colored handles!! Very girly! ;-)

Your little quilt with the stitchery is just precious. Your stitching workmanship is for all to envy!

Sorry that flu knocked you out for so long. Hope that you're strong and back to feeling like Andrea again!

Rhonda said...

You received some great goodies and I love the little quilt you made.
Take care.

Brenda said...

Adore the bag and it will be perfect for sewing projects on the go. You did a beautiful job on the quilt. Thanks for sharing.

Floss said...

Once again what wonderful items to swap. Love the handles on the bag, and the cute birds.

Calidore said...

What stunning presents - you are lucky. Love the little bag and you're right the handles do make it. Love the stitchery too.

Unknown said...

I love those birdies in the little quilt.

sewkalico said...

Oi!! Tell Patrick, I don't have big ears!!

What a great swap - you both did well! And lovely little quilt too!

Teresa said...

Nice bag and isn't it fun to have a special bag that everyone just oohhhs and ahhhs over to carry your WIP in? I love the little quilt you made as well.

meggie said...

What a very pretty bag!
Love the birds you stitched, so sweet.

Quilts And Pieces said...

Oh wonderful bag and goodies! What fun to get that in the mail!

Fabricmom said...

What a beautiful little quilt. I just love the birds. Job well done.

Scrappy quilter said...

What a cut bag. And the stitchery and quilting is beautiful.

*karendianne. said...

Really enjoy the little quilt you made!

acereta said...

Both are beautiful!