Thursday, December 12, 2013

I love parcels ....

Such a lovely surprise getting my parcels from Dawnie..

Here is a lovely fat Santa with lollies in his tum and a chocolate bar (which disappeared quick smart I can tell you... chocolate was NEEDED after the stinky hot day we had!)  

A beautiful reindeer decoration and some handcream... just the perfect size for in the sewing bag .....


... for the sewing room was a whole set of selvage themed items... a thread catcher, which is now happily ensconsed by my sewing machine as is the matching pincushion and a larger basket which is on the shelf and will catch my selvages as I cut them (it has replaced an old shoe box!).  Also two lovely fat quarters - awesome.....

Something to read was 3 cookery books... all of them holding lovely easy recipes - just my style


The present for under the tree is in the cupboard...

1.   I haven't put up a tree - I will get a branch don't worry! At the moment decorations are casually scattered on every surface... actually I really like the look so I might not get a branch....

2.  Out of sight out of mind

3. I do not resist temptation well so #2 is important

Dawnie made special tags which I think are just glorious.... I love them....


... just perfect.....  THANK YOU so much Dawnie....


I also got a plum pudding in the post...... from Michelle.... she assures me it is low sugar, low fat and calorie free..... gorgeous for my casually scattered ornament look I am creating here....


Thanks Michelle, it is a perfect addition to my hand made ornie collection....

DD who lives locally has been moving house... and is away at Christmas but she did want to get up a tree to have a festive look at home.....

I love what she has created here....


... so chic, so pretty, so space savvy....

Righto, Gotto Go..... must scatter some more ornies.....

23 comments:

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

What lovely gifts from Dawnie Fiona! Great idea about the scattered decos...I like it!

WoolenSails said...

Lots of wonderful gifts, always fun to get things from fellow quilters. Love how she used the bulbs to make a tree, very creative idea.

Debbie

Susan said...

Lovely goodies from Dawnie. Your daughter's tree idea is fantastic.....I'm looking for something different next year so I'll keep that one in mind.

Kelli Fannin Quilts said...

What a fun package and I love your daughter's take on the tree! Genius! :)

Susan said...

How clever of DD - must get her arty inspiration from her.....father??
What a lovely collection of goodies...

Anonymous said...

Lol you are so funny love your posts,to branch or not to branch that is the question,that cracked me up,lol,love what Dawnie sent you and I also love your DD's tree what a chic idea,I am lucky and have a Michelle plum pudding also,have a lovely day my friend.xx

Jane said...

Oh, I do love your sewing room set, makes you want to go and sit and admire it all

DAWNIE said...

Hi Fiona, glad you like your gifts. Always hard when u dont know someone . Thought i wud be safe if i ordered fabric and xmas decoration from anni

DAWNIE said...

Ps just love these little books and had to get a couple for me to

Michelle Ridgway said...

Gorgeous gifts from Dawnie! I love your Daughter's Christmas Tree...such a fantastic idea. Must take after her clever Mum xx

Christine M said...

Dawnie has sent you some lovely things Fiona. What a clever idea your daughter had for her tree.

Unknown said...

Lovely Gifts from Dawnie and I do Love the Tree from your DD I have seen them done before.

Rosie said...

Lots of lovely goodies, I do love the selvage items.

Elyte said...

Lovely gifts and many creative ideas as always.

Noela said...

Wonderful gifts and I do love your daughters tree on the wall. What a clever idea, takes after Mum I think.
Hugs.....

Sheila said...

Lots of wonderful presses for your Fiona , enjoy! Hugs Sheila

Hilachas said...

All your gifts are lovely. Lucky you and it's not even Christmas yet!

Unknown said...

A very clever idea from your daughter. Lovely pressies Fiona. Sharyn:)

Karen said...

Looks like you are in for all sorts of fun with your lovely gifts.
I do agree - your daughter's idea for a tree is beautiful! It looks so lovely it could become a regular Christmas idea?

Cheryl said...

Lovely gifts from Dawnie Fiona

Mistea said...

Perfect tree for a temporary space.
Love your goodies. Looking forward to seeing what you cook up.
Enjoy your pudding.

Anthea said...

Wow Fiona - they are beautiful gifts from Dawn... and that Christmas tree of your DDs is very swish, very Better Homes & Gardens... hope her move goes well

Jindi's Cottage said...

Lovely gifts from Dawnie...much nicer than a shoe box for selvedge collection...have fun testing out the recipes...

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