Friday, 24 July 2009

It is Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas....

... with the arrival of a wonderful package from the talented Terri from Purple and Paisley as part of our Christmas in July Swap. Terri very generously sent double of everything as Sarah and I had participated as pair. You should have seen our faces when we saw all the gorgeous packages - all tied up with strips of Christmas fabric.

First up were the matching Christmas stockings with embroidered details. These will take pride of place on our mantle piece this Christmas.

A hand stencilled and coffee dyed little pillow and tree ornament.

A crocheted tea cup in cushion and little pouch, complete with panda bear button(Sarah's favourite animal)

Felt Christmas Tree kits complete with felt baubles and decorations so that Sarah and I can enjoy some crafty time together

Cookbook with yummy Cookie recipes and some Christmas Recipe cards for all the treats we will deliver this Christmas.

Terri sent us a lovely letter explaining each item. Thanks again Terri for your thoughtfulness and care that you have put into each of these wonderful items. We really treasure them:)

Posted by Lisa and Sarah

32 comments:

Purple and Paisley said...

thank you for the nice post...here's to the start of a wonderful friendship...☺

Linda said...

Such a lovely package, my gosh done in 2's. You girls were spoilt.

Messy Karen said...

Terri sent you some nice goodies. so cute is the crochet bag & pincushion.

méri said...

:)))))))
Lucky, lucky girls!!!!

texmorg said...

I love getting things in the post. Cant wait to see what you make from that fabulous book.
Linda

Stephanie said...

Very sweet swap gifts. How thoughtful Terri sent twice the goodies.

Angel.Pearls said...

Those are pretty parcels -love the cookingbook! Best//Eva

Sew Useful Designs said...

Aawww how beautiful and thoughtful! Very very thoughtful and the spirit of Christmas is alive and well!

Such wonderful gifts and you both deserve them!!
Hugs!
Vikki xoxo

Rumi said...

Such wonderful swap gifts! Very thoughtful of Terri.

Christy said...

Oh gosh such sweet Christmas treats! There's a little christmas in july giveaway in my blog too xx

Tracy said...

Soooo many sweet treats! Nothing like fun mail! A cookbook & recipes is always a wonderful gift at the holidays. And this Christmas in July is growing on me... Normally I can't even get my head around the idea of Christmas until about October... LOL! Happy weekend you girls ((HUGS))

Henrysmomsmusings said...

What wonderful goodies. Those swaps look like great fun.

Ale said...

:D, nice presents,, just like a christmas morning

Chocolate Cat said...

What a lovely christmas parcel! I think you'll enjoy that 'cookie' book.

Cascade Lily said...

Wow those Christmas stockings are GORGEOUS! You lucky girls!

Kylie said...

Lucky girls - everything looks great. Looking forward to seeing the little christmas trees decorated - might make a great activity with the kids.

two hippos said...

what a great swap!

Handmade in Israel said...

Wow! What a swap package... how very generous. Enjoy!

Tania said...

Receiving swaps always feels like Christmas. But a Christmas in July swap must have had you reaching for the egg nog...

goldenbird said...

Those are such wonderful swap items. I love the hand stenciled pillow and tree ornament. Sending you felted Christmas Tree gifts to put together with Sarah was a great idea.

Dawn said...

This sure was a fun swap!! You recieved some awesome gifts!

Cheryl said...

Such wonderful goodies!!! Isn't Christmas in July the best ?!

Journeying Five said...

what a great swap! a little christmas in july! how fun!

Sandi said...

Wow! twice the fun, opening those goodies! Great swap! Terri is so thoughtful. You will be all ready for christmas in december!

Carrie P. said...

How sweet of Terri. She is so talented in so many ways. And doing it all two times. Very nice.

Gail said...

Wow! What an amazing, generous package!
P.S. Are those your published books in your sidebar link?

Shannon said...

Lucky you! Is there anything better than getting packages in the mail? I can't think what it would be...

May Kristin said...

What a wonderful package you got, and how thoughtful of her to make one of each for both of you!

Linda said...

such wonderful goodies they are all so beautiful. I LOVE what you did with the men's pjs too they look fabulous

goldenbird said...

Just want to let you know I gave you an award on my blog today. No obligation to pass it on, post about it, or anything like.

:-)

bluebird-lyn said...

Hello Lisa and Sarah, thank you for visiting.....you received some delightful gifts...your swap partner would have been very busy....warm regards lyn

Mistea said...

such a lot of sweetness - enjoy!

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