Let's Celebrate, Santa Sack Swap Gifts.

Here is the final show of the gifts I sent to my partners in the above swaps.
Over the course of this year, I have exchanged many gifts with Kali in Mrs Martin's Quilt Shop Let's Celebrate.Kali and I have got to know each other quite well by exchanging lots of e-mails. When we sent our parcels, we would often find we had made or bought similiar items and did lots of laughing about how alike we were. Xmas was my last gift although as it was my birthday as well Kali had to do double duty this time. I know that over the year we have become friends and I look forward to keeping in touch in 2014. Thanks to Karen for hosting this year long swap.
Here are my gifts from Kali :

My birthday gifts : A Sewing Roll with 1/2 dresdens and lots of beautiful stitchery, Block Keeper pattern, Thread Holder,  chocolate and hidden in the bag- a spool with Cottage Garden Ric Rac

My Xmas gifts :  A  Xmas stocking, a JOY button, Lindt chocolate and a Table Runner. 

Thank you so much Kali for my birthday and Christmas gifts. They are all made beautifully as have all the gifts I have received over the year.
Below are my gifts to Kali.

A Sewing  Bag, Christmas Goose Bag with chocolates, Lynette Anderson pattern, buttons and fabric, red thread.

I have had to borrow Kali's photo as I have been having trouble downloading some of my photos of late and can't find the ones I took.
And finally, here are the gifts I sent to Cath at Bits and Bobs for Cheryll's Santa Sack Swap.

Photos above : Santa Sack and stitched tag, historical novel, chocolates, button mug coaster, decorated t-towel, ham bag for the kitchen, tree ornaments, sewing room goodies and something smelly- soap and sachet.
Thank you Cheryll for hosting the swap. I have thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Well that's about it for me tonight.   Happy Stitching till next time.............  
  

Santa Sack Swap

Yesterday we were able to open our parcels and my partner Cath from Bits 'n Bobs has sent me a parcel I will never forget.  So many lovely gifts contained in my Santa Sack. Here are photos of what I received.

The item at top left hangs around your neck and holds needles,thread,scissors and pins,  Fat 1/4's, thread, thread holder, button to hold my glasses, Tea and cookies, A photo for my wall (a Cath original), A shopping bag, diary and pen, washer and bath goodies.  

A Christmas Table Topper, Hexagon Table Topper and coasters, A cushion cover.

I have been thoroughly spoilt so I want to again say a big 'Thank you' to you Cath, for all the beautiful handmade items you have made me. I will definitely enjoy using them all.
In closing, I would also like to thank Cheryll for hosting this wonderful swap.
Hugs................

 

Last parcel sent, Swap updates and a few surprises.

Today I sent away my last parcel to Kali. All year we have been sending and receiving gifts as part of Mrs Martin's Let's Celebrate Swap. My parcel is quite late in being sent so a big thank you to Kali for giving me extra time to get it done.

 Kali's Xmas parcel arrived today along with my birthday one, they are under the tree awaiting Christmas Day. Can't wait to open them. Thank you Kali, they are wrapped beautifully.
Today Cheryll  from Gone Stitchin announced that our opening day for her Santa Sack Swap is this Thursday the 19th. Here is a photo of the Santa Sack I received from my partner Cath of Bits 'n Bobs .

I haven't looked in the sack so it will be a surprise when Thursday comes.
My parcel in Maree's 6 Xmas Items has arrived at Anna's place and she has opened all the parcels except the one for under the tree. She sent me a lovely Christmas E-card to let me know. Thank you Anna. Here are the gifts :

Something to Read : some lovely bag patterns in this mag. 

Something to Eat : Chocolates, Coffee Sachets, Shortbread and a Xmas Mug Rug 

Something that smells nice : Lavender soap, wardrobe sachet in a jewelled gift bag 

Leanne Beasley pattern, Thread holder, Spotted buttons, Erasable pen, Ric rac, 2 Fat 1/4's and some Post it notes for the Sewing Room.

Something for the tree : A Felt heart with stitched gingy and a Silver stocking with room for a photo.

I have also had a couple of  lovely surprises over the last few weeks.
A card and Christmas Pudding Felt Ornament from my friend, Michelle Ridgway.  Thank you very much Michelle .

 Cheryll from Gone Stitchin has also sent me a parcel. A card, 6 coasters (that have Cheryll's and my blog address around the outside), fridge magnet, bookmark and a fabric thimble.

Thank you Cheryl for your lovely gifts. They certainly brightened my day when they arrived.
Well, I have much more to write about but time has got away from me and the plumber will be here at 7.00 in the morning for a bit of much needed work in the bathroom so must get some sleep. Will be back soon with more show and tell.
Till next time ........ Happy Stitching...........