Sent And received.
Posted on | May 2, 2014 | 15 Comments
I have received a delightful message from Barb to say she has been able to pick up the parcel waiting for her at the post office. ( I made it a little tricky for her as I wanted it tracked so it didn’t go astray.)
Barb was my partner for this first round of the FHFS, and the requirement was to make an item with a Dresden plate. This was my first swap and I must admit that I read over her profile many times to make sure I was on the right track.
Barb said she liked red and white, so that part was easy. I made a 12 inch mini with a Dresden plate embroidery. The thread is Cottage Garden – the red one made for Hugs “n Kisses – #1007.
Barb also has a liking for all things Bonnie and Camille. I had a little stockpile of those fabrics and was able to make a cushion.
She also mentioned liking things that were girly in colour. That had me thinking for a little while until I hit on the idea of a tiny pin cushion in pink and green.
That’s how my parcel came together. Barb, I do hope you enjoy your goodies.
And just because I can, here are a couple more photos. You know I can’t resist playing with those shadows.
Cheers, Karen
Ohhhh, looks like Barb is one lucky girl. What a great array of Dresdens you did for her. That little mini sure is tiny! :-)
Love both of the Dresden Plates, but especially the style of the red work one. Sounds like a great swap!!
Love everything you made for me Karen, you blew me away! Thank you so much for being my swap partner :) Barb.
These are all just so lovelly….lots of spoiling, I know Barb was thrilled…
They’re all adorable gifts!! Love the red on white and I love using that Cottage garden thread, it’s very smooth to work with. Sweet pin cushion.
Cheers, Anita.
well I reckon you nailed your first swap Karen. Those are amazing gifts and such beautiful sewing ….
Hugz
Everything is just beautiful, Karen. I’m sure Barb was thrilled with them.
Oh my word, those are just beautiful dresden projects. Karen! I haven’t ever done one, as I find the whole idea intimidating,so to see three of them has me in awe! Your partner must be just thrilled.
Wow!! make that Triple Wow!! I love how you’ve take the dresdan plate and made 3 entirely different versions of it. Barb is going to be blown when she receives these!
Gorgeous gifts – love how you interpreted the dresdens! I’m sure Barb will be totally in love with them!
Wow, I’m sure she is delighted with her treasures! I love the little pin cushion.
Your Dresdens are lovely, and the little pincushion is awesome!
OMG it’s a gorgeous package…so very well done Karen!!! I’m sure barb is just over the moon with it…
This was a FuN swap wasn’t it! :)
wow your dresden interpretations are gorgeous!!
all three are amazing. Such beautiful stitching and the bonnie and camille fabrics are so pretty.
Lucky Barb!
Beautiful gifts Karen I bet Barb was just thrilled to bits.