I do love swaps and I had to leave out a few (tough choice ... swaps or OS holiday?????)
but the Santa Sack one was done in stages and Cathy was very adaptable as to when I sent bundles of gifts...
This week Cheryll gave us the 'go ahead and open' call and it didn't take me too long to get into my pile of parcels...
Here's my sack ( we agreed to make each other bags) and wrapped parcels..... (it has been so hard keeping them wrapped!!!)
... and here are all the goodies inside....
... an armchair caddy.... which is already in use.. and lots of those all important accessories us stitchers need.... scissor fob made by Cathy... , unpicker, tapemeasure and scissors.... so the caddy is full....
... and pretties to play with... 3 fat quarters of lovely oriental fabric.... red threads, don't you love that gingham ribbon and red ric-rac.... (I just ran out of that so I can take it off my shopping list!)
... and more lovely home made goodies.. there is a needlecase, pincushion, card holder and noteboook holder... so pretty... a pretty little owl ornie and a cross stitch bookmark to make....
... so lots to play with and lots of home made goodness..... just perfect ....
Thanks so much Cathy... it has been such fun swapping and getting to know you.....
... and thanks Cheryll for co-ordinating this fun Christmas swap ....
Righto... Gotto Go... new toys to play with.....
what lovely gifts ...you must be so excited
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what lovely gifts ...you must be so excited
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Lots of lovely goodies there Fiona. I'm saving my Santa sack until Xmas day. :) Hugs,
ReplyDeletewow what a fun swap this is,lots of lovely goodies there Fiona,have fun playing.xx
ReplyDeletewow what a fun swap this is,lots of lovely goodies there Fiona,have fun playing.xx
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely gifts and so useful too , lots of fun ! Hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteMore busy little elves everywhere I go... lots of lovelies in your bag too! Merry Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely gifts to enjoy. You must feel like Christmas is here already.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy playing with your new goodies.
What a lovely lot of goodies!
ReplyDeleteOh exciting to see all those little packages, then to reveal all the goodies inside. You'll enjoy them for some time to come
ReplyDeleteLovely lot of goodies
ReplyDeleteI honestly dont know how you could have chosen an overseas holiday over swaps
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how exciting opening all those lovely parcels!
ReplyDeleteYou got such great gifts.
Lots of lovely goodies..It will be full steam ahead on your Japanese quilt with those lovely fabrics. Enjoy it all.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous gifts Fiona - know you will enjoy them
ReplyDeleteLOL Christmas has come early! I can hear the excitement in your post!! Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteWow....wonderful gifts....
ReplyDeleteCathy did put together a fabulous swap.. Sew many useful gifts...
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts from the talented Cathy. Its like being a kid again opening all the parcels.
ReplyDelete;-) so glad you liked everything Fiona - the sewing caddy was my very first attempt at that type of thing and I was so proud of it ;-) I will be posting pics of your santa sack some time later today ;-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous giftees...Christmas swaps are such fun...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous presents! The absolutely perfect mix of handmade loveliness and tools and pretties to make your own handmade loveliness :) Merry Christmas!
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