I haven't had an opportunity to say thank you to my friend Judy, for her lovely gift which I received before I went away. Judy knows how much i am addicted to threads, so I was thrilled to be able to add to my stash. There were also some silk cacoons, a packet of goodies which will come in so handy. As well she sent me a Frixion pen, which I have used and it is amazing. As well there was some overdyed velvet ribbon, which I have already used as a border for an embroidery. The blue tool for turning corners was made by her sweetie and is something I have needed for a long time and it saves poking out corners with the scissor points.
Thank you so much
Judy
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| cards from Sue and Judy |
Among my mail when I arrived home was a lovely card with a hand painted Xmas tree on the front, from
Suz. Inside which was this gorgeous little tatted heart which went straight on my tree to remind me of what a loving and thoughtful friend Suz has become.
Before she left for her sojourn at the coast, my good friend Di and I had lunch together, and exchanged xmas gifts. Imagine my surprise and wonder when I opened my parcel to discover this wonderful bag. I was so thrilled. I have admired a bowl Di made whenever I have been to her home, and here I now have a gorgeous bag she made for me in the same technique.
It has hardly left my side, and is such a convenient bag with pockets for things inside, and when you look in you can see everything that is there....wonderful. Thank you so much
Di. I only hope that one day I will be able to repay the love and support you have given me during all the worrying times I have had over the past year.
Hello Shirley,
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly lovely bag that DI made for you. I am sure you can get all kinds of goodies things in there. One can never have a big enough bag for stuff. Love the tatted heart.
I am sooooooo happy you like all your Chrissie Pressies. Enjoy. Hugs Judy
Hi, Shirley. What lovely gifts and the bag is a knock-out! I've been looking over your TAST 2010 photos. Very interesting stuff you did last year. I was thinking of joining this year's TAST, but, embroidery takes soo much time and I'm just finishing up one project with several hand sewing projects in front of me.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy holiday season and new year!
best, nadia
Hi Shirley, A wonderful after-Christmas-time to you. The gifts are gorgeous! Lovely, lovely. I love the cards and Judy's many useful things. The tatted heart is dear. The most wonderful of course is the bag of Dianne. How lovely!!!! Beautiful. Very pretty colours and the shape is so nice, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful gifts, Shirley. That handbag is stunning! I am wondering how she made that. I want one. I will have to visit her blog. Wondering if she is Australian or in the U.S. WOW...just a gorgeous bag!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely goodies from Judy...im after one of those things for poking in the corners do you know what they are called so i can purchase one!! Hope you had a great day yesterday Shirley x
ReplyDeleteHello Shirley, what gorgeous gifts. I love all of them of course. We have all been so fortunate to find such support throughout the wider stitching community, something for which we are most grateful. I hope your Christmas was relaxing and not too hot. I am looking forward to our stitching fun in the New Year. Take care.
ReplyDeleteBelated Christmas greetings and now best wishes for 2012 Shirley - I hadn't caught up with the fact that you had come home. I hope that leg of yours heals soon so you are not hampered win your activities (other than ironing). The bag Di made looks lovely and very practical. Enjoy your next trip away. Cheers
ReplyDeleteHello Shirley! I was going through the comments on my blog posts, and discovered your comment on one back in November. I try to respond to all my comments, but I don't recall seeing yours before, so I am taking this opportunity of visiting you and perusing your blog. I've enjoyed reading it and admiring your photos, and it is now on my favourites list. I'll be back! In the meantime, Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked your bag, Shirl. You know I don't do bags but I have enjoyed doing this technique. Your other gifts are delightful and you have made some lovely friends through your blogging.
ReplyDeleteGreat gifts!! I recognized suz's the moment I saw the card :)
ReplyDeleteHere's wishing you a great year ahead,without any of those 'accidents' :)
hugs,
Deepa
Happy New Year to you Shirley, and may it be a much better one than last year. I love all your presents, I can understand why that bag has hardly left your side, it looks great as well as being very practical! Cheers
ReplyDeleteQuanti bei regali carissima Shirley
ReplyDeleteTi auguro un sereno anno e tanta salute, un abbraccio
Emi
Shirley,
ReplyDeleteWish you Belated Christmas wishes and joyful new year ahead..all your gifts are beautiful and i can understand it is such a nice feeling to have a nice friend like Di..
2011 was bad to me either..after dad's dismissal my brother had brain hemorrhage & after he was ok then my daughter met with road accident and injured her leg..taht was the reason I could not active online. she is now able to walk and i am all relieved.