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Sunday 8 February 2009

A perfect choice from Becky B!

I received the most wonderful exchange from Becky - a perfectly stitched and finished long Whitman's tin! The design is 'She Tends' by Shepherd's Bush stitched with DMC threads on 32ct putty linen and embellished with four sterling silver charms.

Isn't this really gorgeous? The inside is lined with a pretty green and white flower print and lovely braid. And, not only, did I receive this, Becky also enclosed a profusion of goodies; a box of coloured pins, a pack of John James needles, a pair of gold scissors, 2 charms, a tin of mints and a sweet little sheep tape measure! I love it all - thank you Becky for making this exchange so perfect!

I have finished stitching my last exchange for a while (see previous post) although I do need to 'finish it'. I am waiting for the 7mm silk ribbon that I have on order to arrive and once this arrives I can get it done and in the mail to it's new owner. I also have another finished exchange to mail out so, hopefully, I can send them both off this coming weekend. I had both of these exchanges outstanding, together with a third part done, when I went down with that cold/fluey bug and was getting worried that I would be late but now I am actually early! Phew!

So now ... it's back to Beatrix Potter so watch out for updated photos within the next few days.

I see that Jill has received the Valentine exchange I sent to her so come back tomorrow for some pictures!

Thanks for visiting and thanks, too, for the great comments on my February 2009 Challenge ornament!

Take care

Labels: 2009 Challenge, Beatrix Potter Quaker SAL, Exchanges

20 Comments:

On 8 February 2009 at 12:41, Suburban Stitcher

You're right...such a beautiful exchange! I've enjoyed this pattern before...and this is really tempting me to get it and stitch it!
On 8 February 2009 at 12:51, Lisa

That is such a great exchange!
On 8 February 2009 at 13:41, Nic

Oh gosh, that is so beautiful - lucky you! And well done Becky!
On 8 February 2009 at 14:09, Patricia Lessell

Gosh Carol that really is lovely. But then again everything you stitch is lovely so you deserve lovely back! Lots of Love Patti xxx
On 8 February 2009 at 15:01, Daffycat

Oh wow, what a gorgeous sewing box from Becky!
On 8 February 2009 at 15:33, Miokka

This is beautiful! I need to find a tin like that!
On 8 February 2009 at 17:12, Rachel V

how absolutely lovely!
On 8 February 2009 at 17:49, Dovilė

very beautiful:)
On 8 February 2009 at 18:54, Sheila

Oh what a beautiful tin... I absolutely adore it - Becky has done a wonderful job (as did you with yours for her).
On 8 February 2009 at 18:58, Theresa

Wow.... This is truely an amazing exchange!!!
On 8 February 2009 at 19:03, doris

Oh, my goodness, that is fabulous! And what a great idea for those of us who are short on the idea portion of stitching. You must be thrilled.
On 8 February 2009 at 20:15, aeljot

Gorgeous gift. It's really beautiful. It must be great having this kind of exchanges and receving wonderfull things :)
On 8 February 2009 at 20:23, Susimac

Wow what a wonderful exchange to receive from Becky - I can see why you are delighted.

I had better get a move on then with our exchange I have made a massive mistake on mine to you and will have to re-start it, so I know I won't be sending until the due date - sorry!!;-))
On 8 February 2009 at 22:04, Anonymous

Just fabulous! What a wonderful exchange to receive!
On 8 February 2009 at 22:09, Shelleen

love the tin and goodies. she did an awesome job on the tin
On 8 February 2009 at 23:48, Cindy F.

Becky finished this beautifully!
What an awesome exchange!
On 9 February 2009 at 01:56, Sonda

That's beautiful! What a special treat!
On 9 February 2009 at 02:37, Natasha

oh my that is very pretty. She did a lovely finishing job. :)

Take Care
Natasha
On 9 February 2009 at 17:04, Nina

What a beautiful gift you got! Gorgeous box!!
On 9 February 2009 at 20:53, DaisyGirl

Wow! What a great tin! I've not seen a long tin box like that! It's beautiful.
Donna