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Monday, 19 September 2011

SUMMER HOLIDAY EXCHANGE . . .


A little while ago I took part in my second stitching exchange organised by Lainey and Colleeen  http://stitchedwithloveexchanges.blogspot.com.

The theme for this exchange was Summer vacation ~ a great fun theme and for my stitching partner ~ Vicky ~ I chose the English Seaside.

  My choice of stitch pattern was by Lizzie*Kate . . .

'Fun in the Sun' stitched on 28~count white evenweave with Gentle Art sampler threads


I added small pink heart buttons on the flip-flops

and finished it into a pillow with some seaside sand ripple fabric

I also stitched a small pin cushion using a design from a recent cross-stitching magazine which featured seaside plants . . .


And to complete the package I added . . .

a beach-hut tin which I filled with ric rac, ribbon and beads, a striped decorative fabric fish, a Yankee candle called 'Drift Away', shell chocolates, a stick of seaside rock, some blue & white polka dot cake flags, 2 seaside postcards, a ready-to-stitch bookmark and 2 Gentle Art sampler threads!

I received a lovely package back from Vicky and she concentrated on my love of bunnies (did you know, I love bunnies?!)

a piece of 28~count dyed Lugana, 3 lovely shades of ThreadworX  floss, 2 pack of needles, a gorgeous pair of Stork embroidery scissors, a lighthouse postcard, a Brittercup Designs bunny chart 

AND
look a bunny (yippee!)

'The Checkered Bunny' by Waxing Moon Designs stitched on Aida using DMC threads

Thank you so much Vicky ~ all your gifts will be put to very good use!

Don't forget ~ Lizzie*Kate's Travelling Pattern ~ Life's A Stitch ~ is looking for a new home and a new blogger to join The Stitcherhood.  You can see the details on my previous post and you have until Thursday to leave a comment when a winner will be announced ~ Good Luck!

Thanks for stopping by
HAPPY STITCHING
xxx

17 comments:

Pumpkin said...

So cute! You got a lovely ornament in exchange too :o)

Annette said...

What beautifull pieces you have made... she must me a very lucky girl!! you can make such beautifull things...
Your bunny here is still hanging in my living on my memoboard...When Kira has her own memoboard It's going to her room

You also got a great exchange!! ;)

I would love to be teh next one for the travellings pattern!!

butterfly said...

Love your exchange, i love bunnies to, so sweet.

Brynwood Needleworks said...

What a wonderful swap. Your packages were both so generous. I love the designs both of you chose. They were perfect for each of you.
xoxo
Donna

Sarah said...

Very cute exchange on both ends of it, and I love all the goodies you both got too! Love your stitching, I'm a new follower :)

Sarah

Lynn said...

Fantastic exchanges both given and received! Both designs were charming.

Myra said...

What a wonderful exchange. I love what you sent and what you received.

Lesleyanne said...

A gorgeous exchange sent and received. I love the L*K piece you stitched.

Mouse said...

oooo lovely exchanges on both sides :)and fancy her knowing you loved bunnies ...lol :) love mouse xxxx

Lois said...

What lovely goodies both sent and received!

Carol said...

Wow--I'd say it was a very successful exchange, Jane!

You love bunnies? I never would have known :o) The little bunny stitching you received is adorable--enjoy!

Barb said...

Lovely exchange pieces Jane,love the blue sea holly. Buttons will have company now as last weekend Ella my gd lost her bunny Letsy (short for lettuce) . They are all Very sad,as in the evenings she kept them company indoors.
Hope Tilly and Oscar are well.

Cross Stitch Queen said...

Your blue flower pillow is stunning. The colors you used are just beautiful.

The Lizzie*Kate pillow is very cute too. The package is lovely.

Hope you find a new blogger to join The Stitcherhood.

I'm also having a giveaway, maybe you would like to pass by.

Happy stitching!
CSQ
http://betweenthestitches.blogspot.com

Elisa said...

A gorgeous exchange and some lovely stitches finishes

Mylene said...

Great exchange pieces both sent and received.

Catherine said...

What great exchanges!!

Anne said...

Wow! Those are gorgeous exchanges! I love the beach pillow you made. Such adorable fabric!! And that sea holly pillow is so pretty! I didn't even know there was a sea holly!