Monday, August 24, 2009

Amazing Mail Day

I have had an amazing mail day today! Two fabulous packages are here! First is a birthday package from Katrina - I know she must be feeling pretty anxious about it, as it took a very, very long time to arrive - but it sure did arrive, safe and sound....


...and I just love it! She stitched this pretty ornament for me using one of my all time favorite designers, Prairie Schooler! It adorns one of the knobs on one of the glass doors of our barrister bookcase even as I type this - and looks fantastic there in front of my favorite books! She also sent me several pretty fabrics for finishing, all arranged like a lollypop! How cool is that?? It doesn't end there - Katrina sent me lovely bath products too. Oh Katrina, thank you so much! I love it all!

And... I also received my Summer Exchange from Cathy today. Great timing, since she just received my Winter Exchange for her ;-)
Cathy stitched this amazingly beautiful scissor fob using JBW's A Very Merry Summer - all over one, of course, and so perfectly finished... so delicate, I cannot wait to select a pair of scissors and fasten it right on!
Here is the back - this might be my favorite part... oh hey, both sides are my favorites! Cathy used a French monogram book she purchased a while back, and look at how my first initial and my second initial interlock... isn't that neat? What a great idea!
Of course, she spoiled me rotten - again! She sent me one of those Just Nan Needle Slides - I have been eyeing those! There are some really pretty buttons inside, but I did not pull them out (for fear of dropping them outside on my deck), a packet of MOP heart buttons (my favorites!), a pack of Piecemaker needles, a gorgeous starfish thread winder (on the left laying atop the card - which was not a good idea in hindsight since it blends in with the card), thread loops, some pretty blue trim, a spool of Old Lady of Liberty silk (nice!!), and a super pretty journal too! I was so blessed to have Cathy as my seasonal exchange partner this year - thank you so much, Cathy, for making such a fun year for us!!

Stitching on: Christmas Ornament for Christmas Ornament Swap

**Yep, two blog entries in two days - is it possible I may be on my way back now? I think I might be... ;-)

16 comments:

valerie said...

Lovely gift and exchange! I love the look of the intertwined initials on the back of the fob. That's a clever idea! Happy belated birthday BTW! :)

Meadows08 said...

You're a lucky lady! The finishing is incredible on both pieces! I'm scared to try the beading on the seams like on your fob.

Faye said...

Beautiful stuff!!! YOu are one deserving lady!! Ebjoy!! Faye

Cathy B said...

Lovely exchanges Carol! And, two posts in two days --- wahoo! Our Carol is coming back!

Julie said...

I love the gift Katrina made for you. It's on my wish list.

nela said...

Hola carol pase ha decir Hola... y felicitarte tienes cosas muy lindas...

Marie said...

Such a beautiful gift from Katrina! I am sure that you were thrilled.

I must agree, the initials stitched on the fob are wonderful ~ as is the entire exchange.

Theresa said...

Wow!! Amazing stuff you got there!!!! Both pieces are gorgeous!!!

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mainely stitching said...

Oh what gorgeous mail! :D Enjoy!!!

Kim B said...

Well you are absolutely spoiled! :) Lucky you!

Lucy said...

I love the JBW Merry Summer...never saw that pattern!

Carla said...

Wonderful gifts, Carol!!

Andrea said...

Wonderful gifts.

Susan @ Real Girl Designs said...

They're both beautiful gifts, Carol - I love the monogram, too!

Cindy F. said...

OH wow!!! You really did have an amazing mail day!! So many wonderful goodies!!