This year I again joined in Chookyblue's SSCS. I received a gift from Simona in Croatia who made me this cute mini quilt featuring lots of stitched Christmas motifs.
Bells ...
candy canes ...
stockings ...
holly ...
and stars.
On the back she attached this really cool label. Very clever the way it fits into the corner and has both our names. Thank you, Simona, and thank you Chookyblue for organising another great swap.
I made a gift for Tami in the USA. This little wallhanging is based on one designed by Sally Giblin. It was in an Australian magazine ... Homespun or Country Threads .... sorry can't remember exact details.
I also made Tami one of Anni's bon bons. It was actually my first one ... the start of the obsession!
This picture also shows the ornament I made Tami ... a little bird to hang on her tree. I mostly used Peace on Earth and Roman Holiday fabrics ... both by 3 Sisters.
In the rush to get it all finished and posted on time, this was the only close-up photo I took of the stitchery squares.
Thanks to everyone who left well wishes on my last post. There is still plenty of time if you haven't entered the giveaway yet. Last time I looked there were 99 entries so it looks like I'll be giving away 2 fat quarter packs in addition to the tablerunner. I am looking forward to having a look at everyone's blogs over the next few days.
very nice gift - it is always nice to see how quilters in other countries do things isn't it?
ReplyDeleteKaren
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
What beautiful gifts, your swap partner must have been thrilled.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Beautiful gifts I love all the stitchery.
ReplyDeleteYou received a lovely stitchery quilt and what you made it beautiful too! Gorgeous stitcheries (O:
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gifts both sent and received.
ReplyDeleteI just love the fabrics you used in your gifts, Christine. You were a good elf to wait til Christmas to open your gift. I couldn't wait!
Hi Christine..............you sent and received beautiful gifts..........must hunt down that pattern of Sally Giblins........
ReplyDeletethanks for being part of the SSCS once again this year.........
Hi Christine..............you sent and received beautiful gifts..........must hunt down that pattern of Sally Giblins........
ReplyDeletethanks for being part of the SSCS once again this year.........
Love both the given and received gifts. The stitcheries in your wall hanging you made are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBoth gifts send and received are adorable!
ReplyDeleteLots of nice goodies here! Gotta love those Bon-bons! How many id you make?
ReplyDeletex Sarah
Lovely gifts made and received Christine, it was a wonderful swap, Chookblue once again did a fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteWow Christine, you received a gorgeous mini quilt !!! I love the label Simona made with the cute Santa !!
ReplyDeleteAnd your gifties for Tami are just SUPERB !!! They were the reason why I got to know your blog !! I especially love the stitching on the mini quilt, like Chookyblue said, I also have to find that pattern, I just love it !!!
And the Bon Bons are sooo gorgeous !!! I have to try those too !!! LOL I guess I have a lot to work for next Christmas, better start soon !! LOL
I wish you a Happy New Year !!!
Hugs,
Sandy-
Hi Christine
ReplyDeleteWow - I love your version of Sally Giblin's wallhanging called Friends for Christmas. It looks fantastic. If any other readers of your blog are interested, this project featured in Homespun Vol 9 No 7. We would love to feature a photo of your project version in Mailbag if possible so if you are able to send me a hi-res image of your photo along with any info about why you chose this project etc, that would be great. Email address is csanchez@universalmagazines.com.au I hope Tami loved your gift.
Cheers
Catherine Sanchez
Editor
Homespun
The quilt you made is just lovely. I also love those bon bons - They are gorgeous aren't they? Happy New Year
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What wonderful gifts you made for your SSCS. Love them. I am done with swaps righ now. Rather make mailbox surprises and send to someone :) Happy new year.
ReplyDeleteChristine,
ReplyDeleteI just love the gifts you made for Tammy - they are gorgeous! Happy New Year to you and yours.
All the best,
Susan
http://www.susanintexas.blogspot.com
I meant for "Tami" not "Tammy", lol I wasn't trying to correct your spelling or anything, I just have very poor ultra short-term memory. 8-)
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I love the items you made to send to your partner.. oh and I see Homespun would like to have yours in the mailbag section... well done.....
ReplyDeleteCath Ü
Those are beautiful gifts, both what you received and gave. I hope you are enjoying your school holiday. I know I am!
ReplyDeleteYour stitchery work is just beautiful, I bet the receipient was just thrilled. The mini quilt you received is very cute too.
ReplyDeleteA very cute quilt you received! And I love the pressie you made for Tami - great combo of redwork and those fabrics :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely gifts your received and what lovely gifts you made!
ReplyDeleteI must admit I have ordered that lovely Christmas bonbon after seeing it on your blog :-)
Oh my gosh what cute projects. I love them both.
ReplyDeleteThe redwork quilt with angel, snowman, etc. is a hit with me. Is the thread choice embroidery floss or perle cotton?
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly, I dont know which parcel I like the most! They are both sooo sweet! You and Simona are so lucky and talented!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great 2010!
Hugs!