Vickie has emailed to say that she received my Pretty Pouch Swap mail.
As I had not 'met' Vickie before, I did a good bit of snoop-reading on her blog, so I hope it helped me to put together a happy swap gift...
I'm sure I took pics of the inside of the pouch, but I can't find them, ggrrr... I added a pocket to the interior of the pouch... always handy for something small... the Kanzashi flower can be removed if Vickie wants to do that. I have been terribly slack in using the decorative stitches on The Pfaff, so I added some to the contrast panel.
This Pretty Pouch is based on the Open Wide Zipper Pouch - I love these because they open up so well!
♥Thanks for a great Swap, Vickie♥
Vickie has been making quilts recently - for her Grandchildren - & oh my gosh, she is amazing, they are gorgeous... Do pop over & have a look... I say they are very lucky Grandchildren indeed!
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A couple of weeks ago, it was the birthday of my blogging buddy Leanne... I sent her a little gift...
Yes, it's the same design that can be seen in the blog header pic of Fiona at BubzRugz. It's stitched in a variegated DMC thread - I quite like the very subtle variation in colours - & it was the first time in a few years that I had cross stitched on linen.
Couldn't resist sending the little birdie too - I hope he's happy in Leanne's pretty garden!
Leanne is an amazing talent with her sewing, stitching & quilt-making... & she has recently had designs published in an Australian craft mag called 'Patchwork & Stitching'.... if you've not visited her blog yet, do yourself a favour! Here's the link
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There won't be much or possibly any stitching happening here over the weekend - it's Birthday time for my girls - lots going on - even at 19 the celebrating goes on for days!
20 comments:
I LOVE that pouch! If/when I go visit Vickie, I'll be looking for it to bring home with me. And I have the pattern for that pin cushion, but I haven't made it. Must move it to the top of the To-Do list!
Gorgeous pouch Anthea. Love the fabrics. Now I know who to ask how to make one of those dastardly Kanzashi flowers. Love the trim too.
Love the pouch Anthea. This was such a fun swap!
Your pouch is gorgeous Anthea.
Both projects are just lovely Anthea.
Your pretty pouch swap was great ! The gifts sent and received are beautiful !!
Florence
Love the pouch I went straight to the site to bookmark it. Love your pouch and the cross stitch . Great work !!!
your pouch looks gorgeous!!
love the thread used for your cross stitch, it is such a pretty pattern too. I love doing that one too.
your pouch and pincushion are both great.... so clever you with all the things you are making... love them..
Hugz
Teo lovely finishes
Lovely gifts Anthea. A girl can never have too many pouches or pincushions! Enjoy the celebrations.
love this bag Anthea, i can see why your partner was very happy and love what you sent Leanne,beautiful work Anthea and hope your girl has a wonderful weekend.xx
Love that pouch, Anthea - gorgeous fabric and beautiful finish. Your stitchery is delightful!
Oh Anthea I do love the pouch and the goodies you sent with it. I have not been successful in making one of those flowers but would like to give it another try. Thanks again for a fun swap!
A beautiful pouch for Vickie, and love the flower on it. Hope your girls have a wonderful time celebrating their birthdays.
Love your gorgeous zippered pouch Anthea and the pincushion is very cute
The gifts you made are gorgeous, such a lovely cross stitch! hugs Wendy
The pouch and pincushion are beautiful Anthea. hugs......
Lovely gifts for your friends!
Hugs,
Tatyana
Okay where do I go to get that pattern for the pincushion? It's far too cute!
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