Friday 2 September 2011

It's Swap Season...

I have had the busiest time these last few months with lots of lovely swaps, after the two Magic balls, and two Fabric Swaps I also joined in the Cupcake Swap, the Autumn Swap and the Handmade Christmas Decoration Swap... I am loving it!

The only drawback to swapping is you can't show what you've made until you have sent your things, so it may look like I'm not making much but trust me I'm beavering away in the background.

The most recent swap was the Cupcake Swap, organised by my my twitter friend Jodi I was paired with Jo from Pickle Lily.  We got in touch and agreed to send 6 items and we turned this around quite quickly.
Look what arrived this morning...

 

Gorgeous! I love it all, especially the felt needle case made by the talented Pickle Lily, Jo's daughter.

 
This bag is my new crochet bag, it's just perfect!


My current WIP, mini crochet squares for my throw,


Jo has blogged about this too here, but this is what I sent to Jo, I actually missed a little gift out and have posted it separately (not shown here!) due to my scatterbrain!



Great minds think alike, we both sent a very similar cupcake keyring,

Thanks again lovely people, and thanks to Jodi for hosting it really enjoyed this one x

I mentioned above I've joined in the Handmade Christmas Decoration Swap hosted by my friend Lynda over at Hookin' With Laalaa ~ pop over and have a look, I'm looking forward to this one.


Right, on with the Autumn Swap...

... before that, I think I need to make a few cupcakes now, it would be rude not to use those pretty cases wouldn't it?


~ ♥ Back Soon ♥ ~ 

14 comments:

Tina said...

What a lovely swap goodies!! So cute!
xx

Unknown said...

Fab swap goodies to and from. Your crochet bag is lovely and the keyring so sweet.
I also love the keyring you made. The fabrics are fab.
Dx

Bethany said...

I love the colors of everything!! And that IS a great crochet bag. Right now I'm working on a knitting project and I have everything in a plastic bag - very professional, I know. I just sent off my first swap ever, and I forgot to take pictures. Grrrr....

♥ emma bear forever ♥ said...

Gorgeous swap goodies :) I am very jealous of the crochet bag and your gorgeous yarn that you have stashed in there! Lushpants x

courtzmelv said...

The swap is brilliant on both ends, such cute items xx

Vintage from the Village said...

Love the sweet mouse I bought thank you !
Will leave Folksy feedback asap
Sue x

char said...

oh i love all these crafty makes, i wish i was talented enough toget involved in more of the swapping :)

Beki said...

Looks like you both done very well!

B xxx

LaaLaa said...

Lovely swap goodies! I love that bag, it's fab! xxx

Pickle Lily said...

Thank-you for swapping with me - and for all your lovely goodies.
Jo x

Unknown said...

Fab goodies, where do you find the time though for all these swaps!

My favourite is your new crochet bag :) xx

CATHY DANIEL said...

I just love sewing/textile blogs like yours - so much inspiration there in your makes. Lovely fabrics.

jill said...

Lots of lovely pretty things,im loving finding all the sewing blogs just like Catherine is,they are giving me lots of lovely ideas.Thank you .Love Jill xx

Country Rabbit said...

lovely swapsies- love the cupcake theme- beautiful hand made gifts- so many of you are so talented x