I Xmas Item a Month, Colour Swap Parcel, Purchases.

I am a day late in posting about my 1 Xmas item.  It has been a busy time for me so only a small ornament finished this month. One of a few free stitcheries I found on a blog called Freebies for Crafters hosted by my friend Khris. You can find the pattern under Christmas (Oct 7 2009) and was supplied by Lisa from Button Bliss.

I have also posted my Colour Swap parcel and am hoping it will arrive at its destination today as it didn't have too far to travel. I will then be able to show you what I sent. Below is a photo of the wrapped parcels.

'PURPLE'

I have been a bit naughty of late and  have had a few parcels arrive as well as some purchases I bought while in Tassie.

Fabrics and a pattern from the Frangipani  Patch

I visited the Quilted Crow girls and purchased some Lynette Andersen lovelies. 

These are from the Fat Quarter Shop. Have been waiting for these honeycomb pre-cuts.

The above book was on sale and I have been thinking about buying it for a while so  added it to the above parcel from the FQS.  Not sure when I will ever get to make it.

These were on Want It Need It Quilt. A layer cake of Road 15 newest fabric from Sweetwater and 2 charm packs.

Well that's it for me today except to say yesterday was Anzac Day. A time for all Aussies to reflect and remember what our servicemen fought for so that we all can live freely in this wonderful country of ours.

Our morning tea yesterday. Anzac Biscuits and Coffee.

Well, that's all from me today.  See you next time.   Hugs.......

My Colour Swap Parcel

Well I have at last found time to post about the beautiful parcel that arrived in my letterbox last week.  Of course I forgot to take a photo before I opened it but have photos of the gorgeous contents. My gifts were sent by Christine from MacDonald's Patch. They were beautifully wrapped in blue paper and here they are.

Here they all are together with the card telling me it was Christine who had sent them.

Something Edible.  Not sure I want to eat these, they are so cute, think they should be in a vase.

Something  Smelly.  4 Sachets filled with lavender. 

Something Personal.   2 beautifully covered hangers. 

Something for a Room in your House. A lovely thread holder that also holds your needles and a place to put the one in use. I've just noticed I only have 3 threads in the photo, should be 4, all beautiful blue.  

I know you said you didn't use a lot of blue Christine but you have done an excellent job of my gifts and I thank you so much for making them for me. They will all be put to good use in my home except maybe my blue flowers that may not last too long.
Thank you also to the wonderful Chez who co-ordinates the swaps. Chez has 2 Xmas Swaps coming up so go over and check out her blog, have a look at the swaps, and say Hi.
Must go as I have some hand stitching to finish on my Colour Swap gift using some purple thread. Then off to the Post Office tomorrow. If you are waiting for purple, it could be you!!    Hugs..........