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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Christmas Swaps Catch-up.

Well I have spent this morning catching up on washing and putting away all the things we used for our family lunch yesterday. Now I have time to catch up on my swaps. I have been very spoilt with all the lovely things I have received. Firstly is Chookyblue's SSCS Swap. I finally found out who my partner was when I opened the gift under the tree, Raewyn from New Zealand. Her parcel was full of the lovely gifts below.
Choccies, Cottage Garden threads, a permanent marker, gorgeous buttons, Xmas stitchery with my name,  thread catcher and  needle holder with the tiniest hexagons and stitching.

Thank you so much Raewyn for being my Secret Santa.

I am unable to show you what I sent at this time as my secret partner has gone on holidays and forgotten her parcel according to her blog.  I will wait until she gets back to show my main parcel.
Thank you to Chooky and Googy girl for hosting another successful swap.

I was also in Maree's Xmas Swap. I opened my parcels from Fiona. They are all beautiful so thank you so much Fiona. Your stitching is wonderful and I love all the handmade things that you have given me. Below are my gifts :









6 gifts in all : Something for the tree, under the tree, to eat, smelly, to read and something for the sewing room. Missing are the chocolate almonds that were found in the bon bon.
I have posted about my gifts to Anna who does not have a blog. She has sent me an email to say she has opened her gift for under the tree so here it is, a Xmas table runner.

I still have my Let's Celebrate gifts but will leave it for another day as this post is getting a bit lengthy.
You would have to agree that my gifts are just gorgeous. Thank you to my partners for making my Christmas Day perfect.
Will be back soon.  Hugs.............


 

17 comments:

  1. Lovely gifts Noela. I'm sure you're going to enjoy them!

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  2. You did receive some amazin goodies Noela...and what you sent to Anna is gorgeous...

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  3. oh they are such gorgeous gifts Noela,enjoy.xx

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  4. Beautiful gifts both ways Noela !!!!

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  5. Sew many beautiful gifts you received and sent.

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  6. Beautiful gifts Noela! I love the runner that you made Anna...she will certainly treasure that!

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  7. Wow Such beautiful gifts both sent and received

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  8. what amazing gifts, you are all such talented girlies!

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  9. Lots of lovely swap items, they all look gorgeous.

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  10. Lovely swap gifts, they really do add a special touch to Christmas Day.

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  11. Lovely goodies from Raewyn... She sews beautifully. Glad you liked the 6 items .. It was great fun getting it together...and I love the table runner you made
    Hugz

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  12. Oh what lovely treasure Noela....lots for you to enjoy!

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  13. Oh Wow, Noela! Such beautiful, gorgeous gifts - such a thrill to open all of them.
    hugs, Kaye

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  14. Gorgeous gifts, love the little hexies...the table runner you sent is beautiful, like the design with the plainer centre and stitchery ends...

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  15. a lovely parcel from Raewyn...........I love my sneeky santa's.........lol...........thanks for being part of the SSCS 2913......

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