Mr Postie has been around this week....
as we don't get cardinals here and they are just such a lovely bird I am delighted to have this one to add to my Christmas decorating.... thanks Joanna... it's perfect....
I love this label at the back too..... just gorgeous
I put it in my mini hanger immediately to cheer up these hot days....
I just love everything about it... thanks Sisbabe....
... and there were some extra goodies.... also some strawberry Tim Tams but I'm not sure what happened to those (!!!!) that thread is just the loveliest variegated pastel pink... so pretty
.... it's also time for a parcel in the post
This is my parcel which has been popped onto Santa's sleigh in Chookyblue's SSCS swap
... have to wait till after Christmas to see what's inside and where it has gone ....
Exciting times a comin'... gotta love making and sending off handmade pressies..... and then waiting for one to arrive!
These are all ready for posting in December for the 6 items Christmas Swap hosted by Maree ..... this one is not going as far ... but it's still secret
... so that is the secret bloggie stuff all done...
I do like advent calenders and have made some fabric/felt ones for my children and their families.... this year I decided to focus on doing one for us.....
... sooooo looking forward to December!!! .....
Righto, Gotto Go.... hic....
Not showing my husband that Advent calendar, Fiona - he'll want one too!
ReplyDeleteIf you make that advent calender i'm coming to your place. :) lol Lovely postcard & gorgeous mini. Hugs,xx
ReplyDeleteYour cardinal postcard is lovely, Fiona. When I was in the US, I remember seeing a couple outside the window. I was so excited to see them but couldn't get a photo. Sisbabe has made you a lovely mini. Great work getting all your secret business finished! Love the advent calender!
ReplyDeleteWonderful postcard from Joanna and your new mini is really sweet too and your advent calendar made me smile , you are such a riot ;-) hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely eye candy to look at. I love cardinals so your postcard from Joanna really caught my eye... its gorgeous. Love that advent calendar... you're so clever (naughty! ha ha) xx
ReplyDeleteI love doing cardinals, just says Christmas. We have two pair that visit our feeders. Lots of wonderful stitcheries too.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
God you make me laugh,that is one awesome advent calendar,lol.yes it's time for parcels to start there journeys in time for Xmas.xx
ReplyDeleteWell I see that someone is going to have a very MERRY December enjoy....Love all of your gorgeous parcel surprises.
ReplyDeleteYour advent "calender" made me chuckle. I also wont show the males of our family - would end up costing too much I think. lol. Lovely mini and postcard.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely mini you have received...gorgeous postcard...big month for December with your bottles..LOL
ReplyDeleteSharon has made you a beautiful mini..
ReplyDeleteNice Cardinal Post Card too.
Oh looks like some sore heads Advent Calender there.....LOL
Gosh you are going to be busy in December!!! Hope you wont have much sewing that needs to be done!
ReplyDeleteClever Fiona, looke like you are going to have a very merry December
ReplyDeleteyour mini is beautiful. Looks perfect on it's stand and love your postcard. even though we don't have cardinals they are so pretty.
ReplyDeletenow... I know what to get you for christmas-a life time membership to AA!
There is going to be some major elbow bending in December at your place.
cheers
What a lovely mini, you must have a lovely collection to change about now
ReplyDeleteglad to see the SSCS all ready..........I sure could come and live with you in December and help you with your advent calendar..........
ReplyDeleteLovely swap items...beautiful birdie and mini. Good work on all your swap finishes...glad you got them done before you started on your advent calendar... Lol!!
ReplyDeleteLovely mini and postcard, simply love your advent calender, absolute hoot, I'm sure you will enjoy xx
ReplyDeleteglug, glug, glug...hic!
ReplyDeleteWe had cardinals in Texas. Not sure, but I think they pair up for life. We seemed to have the same pair return every year to the same tree. They are gorgeous. You have been a very busy elf!! xx debbie
ReplyDeleteEverything is wonderful, Fiona. Had a chuckle over your advent calendar!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post of gorgeous giftsFiona....and then I saw your Advent Calendar and cracked up ....good one! Merry Christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteMy, you've been busy! As someone else said It's good that you saved the Advent calendar til last! I especially love your cardinal postcard.
ReplyDeleteThat daisy mini is so darling and well done!! So perfect in your frame! Alas, there isn't a daisy to be found around here (unless you're at a florist!!!). Snow flurries are in the air. It's definitely quilting weather (but, then, when isn't it??). Hugs.....
ReplyDeleteLove your advent calendar! Such pretty sewing......we have seen cardinals in autumn in Canada, and they are really lovely.
ReplyDeleteI am a bit late but am catching up.
ReplyDeleteLove the cardinal. I think they must be so pretty against the snow in that part of the world.
Gorgeous flower mini,too.
The wine bottles made me smile.
Wouldn't that be a wonderful way to lead up to Christmas? I think I would do that just for the fun of seeing the look on the faces of my visitors.
You have so many beautiful Christmasy things on your blog at the moment, it all looks gorgeous! I love the ornaments in the previous post, hugs Wendy
ReplyDeleteYour postman is a busy person! Love the postcard - mine arrived today!- and your mini is lovely. Well the stitching is beautiful but the border fabrics are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLOL... you'll be lucky if you make it to Christmas... lovely swaps you've received there
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