Just before the movers took all our furniture nearly 4 weeks ago, I was busy with the finishing touches to my gift items for Stephanie and Linda's Christmas in July Swap.
Once finished I had to pack them up, parcel and label, but carry the parcel across the country on our 7,000 klm drive because it was too early to post. Finally, on day 6 of our travelling, I was able to post the package off to the lovely Dawn in the USA! (she is a wonderful quilter!)
Here is what I made and sent her...a wall-hanging, a Christmas stocking, a set of 4 coasters, a tree ornament, and a Homespun magazine.
For the wall-hanging I used a Bronwyn Hayes stitchery design that looked so festive and joyful....
...the Christmas Stocking is my own design, a funky fun stocking, a bit different from your average Christmas sock. I did another little Bronwyn Hayes stitchery to button to the front of it, but next time I'll design my own little one because I'll have more time. ..
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The stitched tree ornament was made using a Gail Pan stichery from her Christmas Wish free BOM (see my side bar for the link), and for the coasters I pieced little pinwheel blocks.
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Dawn was so happy with her parcel - which THRILLED me!!
I wonder what will be in my parcel when it arrives? Can't wait!!
Hugs
Jenny
Once finished I had to pack them up, parcel and label, but carry the parcel across the country on our 7,000 klm drive because it was too early to post. Finally, on day 6 of our travelling, I was able to post the package off to the lovely Dawn in the USA! (she is a wonderful quilter!)
Here is what I made and sent her...a wall-hanging, a Christmas stocking, a set of 4 coasters, a tree ornament, and a Homespun magazine.
Dawn was so happy with her parcel - which THRILLED me!!
I wonder what will be in my parcel when it arrives? Can't wait!!
Hugs
Jenny
22 comments:
Wonderful things you've been doing!!!Funny to give christmas presents already.I'm trying to knit a pullover for my youngest child.....i hope i will be able to finishing it.
(hope my english is not to bad...)Nice to see the wonderful things you do.have a nice weekend.Here it's so windy today.....
I'm not surprised she liked them, what a wonderful package to receive.
Wow - just love your Santa Sock/Bag?? Very creative. What a wonderful parcel - hope you get something just as nice!!
Hugs - Shari
Hi Jenny, I saw your swap on your partners blog and I just want to say you did a beautifull work!
A big hug, have a nice weekend! Renata.
Just beautiful. xxx
I have been having a look at your blog and I have to say I really enjoyed
people I know took off recently with their caravan which they had specially made because after a farm accident he is in a wheel chair Aparently a camel hit them between the van and car doing heaps of damage They are home without the van as it is being fixed
Just unbelievably beautiful!
I too would be totally thrilled too Jen...they are really lovely gifts :)
I just saw Dawn's goodies. I can certainly see why she was thrilled. Such lovely goodies.
Jen, what wonderful gifts you have made, you're so thoughtful! I love the colours you've used and your santa sack design is stunning. Again, great colours and fabrics... and a funky design!
Lots of love sweetie!
Vikki xoxo
What gorgeous goodies you made!
Wonderful little gifties you sent for the swap Jenny. I LOVE the non-traditional Christmas stocking.
Crispy
What great stuff , I would have been thrilled too !
How lovely, Jenny! I love the stocking.
Oh, such beautiful things you made Dawn. I know she will love them. Going to her blog now.
Beautiful stitching! Love the little ladies :-)
All those nice things fellow bloggers said...double that for me because I'm still giddy over all my lovely items!! Thanks again!!
What a lovely bunch of items! You could be my swap partner anytime!
what beautiful gifts
now i feel like christmas
beautiful gifts sent in the Xmas in July swap.......my parcel has been sent and I am waiting to see what I receive.........
Wow Jen....your gifts are just so gorgeous....you really do spoil your swap partners.....
Love the christmas stocking Jenny! What a fabulous bundle you have sent! Beautiful!
PS pleased to read that you arrived safely.
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