A little while ago I joined a Yahoo group organised by Kathleen Tracy. She is the owner of several lovely books dedicated to making small quilts. Just as I joined there was the starting up of a needlecase swap and of course I signed up. My partner was Donna ( no blog ) and this is what I received.
And here it is opened up showing all the lovely pockets.
She requested modern fabrics which stumped me a little as I don't really do trendy stuff but anyway this is what I came up with. I tried to do modern with traditional and so turned to paper pieced hexagons and then hand quilted it.
Here it is inside.
And here it is opened up showing all the lovely pockets.
Donna told me she was quite a new quilter and was a little nervous about doing this but as you can see she had no need to worry as it is just brilliant. It is in use already as I took it to a workshop last week with all my bits and bobs in it. Thanks Donna. She also included some little extras - scissors, needles and fabric but I don't have a photo for some reason.
Anyway here is what I sent to Donna.
She requested modern fabrics which stumped me a little as I don't really do trendy stuff but anyway this is what I came up with. I tried to do modern with traditional and so turned to paper pieced hexagons and then hand quilted it.
Here it is inside.
I also chucked in some extra pieces of the fabrics I'd used for Donna to do with what she liked.
This was a nice swap - no pressure and I've also made a new friend as Donna is a lovely lady and we are keeping in touch.
Thanks for all your encouraging comments on my last post. I just don't seem to be able to get time to reply and that makes me feel a bit guilty. My DD is quite poorly at the moment and I am a bit side-tracked I suppose. Hopefully she is on the mend now - fingers crossed xxx
20 comments:
Cute swaps. I've met some lovely people through swaps too.
Love that hexie one you sure did a good job to.
Love both needle cases! I think I may try a swap someday. I am so sorry to hear about Jess, is this the same issue? I hope she is WELL soon. Blessed Be.
I love needle cases. Its fun to have special ones to tuck in different projects. A nice touch to add the charm in the one your made.
Oooh both gorgeous! Of course I am more partial to yours being hexagons and all LOL, but it looks like a super swap!!!!
Get well soon Jess! xka
That blue yellow and purple needle case that you made is adorable....I just love it..
Oh wow! I love that needle case you made Donna. It is beautiful! And what a fun one you got from her.
Wow! 2 beauties! I love them both. I really like the way she has used buttons as her closure.
How nice to meet a new friend.
Very nice.
I had missed your last blog, I have thought about giving up blogging too as I just seem to have less time for it, but for now I will keep going. I do enjoy reading yours.
Love your hexie needle case...lucky Donna to be a recipient of one of your lovely creations...and I like her idea of a needle case with lots of pockets inside...hope Jess is better soon...
Both Needle Cases are just gorgeous! Your hexi one is to die for.
I hope our DD is all better now.
Lovely job on both needle cases. I scrolled back on the last few blog posts... love your work. I especially was taken with the cute little baby sweaters. You are a woman on many talents and thanks for sharing them! Bonnie from your small quilts chat group...
Love both of those! Glad you are feeling more yourself.
I love your hexagon needle-case! This is a great way to make new blogging friends. I hope your daughter gets better soon.
Teresa x
I hope your DD is better, you don´t have to reply to my comment if you don´t have time...
The needle cases are lovely - and so useful! Sorry to hear your daughter isn't well - hope all is soon good.
Lovely swaps. Hope your DD is better XX
What lovely swaps! Both are done with such sweet detail. Gosh this was a nice swapping experience, wasn't it?
Both very cute, I love holders!Lots of hexes there, and little...I'm impressed! Tracey
I love the hexie needlecase.
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