Today Mr Postie made a personal visit ....
(actually he arrived just as I dropped old vegetable bits for the compost ALL OVER me and the veranda... I bet he chuckled all the way home!!!)
but I cheered up when I saw what arrived...
well ... I had to clean myself up before opening them....
Sharon and I were swap partners for Once a Season Swap and a Candlemat Swap.......
now if you haven't met Sharon pop over to her blog HERE... she does amazing work and uses such lovely fresh colours..... I just know you will be inspired.....
This is the Summer parcel .... look at the cutest bag in the world ....
and full with these beautiful goodies...
such a pretty cushion pattern and the prettiest fat quarters... with some yummy jelly sweets and lip balm - all perfect for summer...
and this gorgeous Candlemat with a lovely scented candle... the whole parcel was scented....
and can you see the lovely bon-bon (filled with candy canes) that came too.. and look at the lovely star on the tree.....
Now - that is all just awesome...... thank you so much Sharon..... I am flawed by these lovely, lovely gifts....
I made Sharon a summery bag.... this is a design by Jenny of Elefantz and I used mostly fabrics from Nest by Valerie Wells....
the rose design is very sweet....
and lots of pockets for all those important goodies that need to be carried....
and for the candlemat I used a pattern designed by Annette .....
I forgot to send the Christmas goodie with the summer present so that went in the post later....
Thanks Cheryl for hosting these lovely swaps and thanks Sharon for such wonderful gifts .......
now if you excuse me I have some prettiness to stroke and dream about ....
lol,your funny.What beautiful swaps between you 2 girls,stunning gifts and i love the colours Fiona that you did the bag in,well done to the both of you.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely parcel of goodies!! Sharon has made such beautiful gifts.
ReplyDeleteYour bag stitching is fantastic, gives a great effect. I love it.
Happy fabric fondling!
What wonderful gifts, both to you and what you made.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Fun swaps! I really like that mat design that you did.
ReplyDeleteBoth bags and candle mats are lovely!
ReplyDeleteSweet fabric dreams :o)
More lovely goodies. I do like both candle mats, and the bag you made is lovely. I thin the postie would be quite happy because you didn't spill everything on him!!
ReplyDeleteYou both have sent and received such beautiful gifts. Both those bags and the candlemats are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYou both did very well there. Lovely gifts.
ReplyDeleteNice gifts all round! You both did very well I think..some lovely things for this time of year! Well done!
ReplyDeleteSorry that I paired you both up AGAIN! Ooppss :(
Aww very nice all around. I am hoping to have a few little goodies to send, probably by the end of next week :)(i have a very important family weekend coming up this weekend at got in the road :P)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting such beautiful gift both given and received.
ReplyDeleteHello Fiona,
ReplyDeleteOh it was worth while cleaning yourself to open those lovely gifts. Have fun with your new fabric. Love the candlemat.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
Lovely fabrics & gorgeous presents for both of you. Nice of you to give the postie a laugh now that he is entering his busy season, a bit of light relief for him. Tracee xx
ReplyDeletewow what amazing pressie's you both have made.....
ReplyDeleteFiona, you both have been so spoilt... gorgeous pressies...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gifts - both given and received. Isn't it exciting when parcels arrive. Such a thrill. My three year old sings happy birthday to me every time and "helps" me unwrap them. Not sure who is the most excited........
ReplyDeleteWhat a great little package from the postman ,lots of wonderful goodies , that bag is so cute and those fat quarters sure look like summer . I also love the bag and candle mat you made for Sharon , lovely!!hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteWow Sharon really spoiled you, such lovely gifts!! I love what you made her too!
ReplyDeleteLovelies....I got my candle mat in the mail Saturday, need to pot a photo of it.
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what fantastic gifts Bubz, made and received....and you blew me away this morning when I opened my goodies from you....thankyou so very much...xx
ReplyDeleteCongrats Val! And you are so right, the bag in your Summer Parcel is just too cute.
ReplyDeleteWow, both bags and Christmas mats look amazing, absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are making me drool!
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