When I opened the box this is what I saw. Do you see that binding? What does that mean?
I took out this very pretty box and inside was...
was a combination tea pot and tea cup and saucer. Notice the two handles. I have never seen anything like that before. It is so cute! Darlene explained it is my tea party for one.
Next I opened the little box with the cupcakes all over it. Inside was the cupcake shaped pincushion. Notice the little pin on top that is also a cupcake. Too cute and no calories. I also received the little tea pot and key chain with a spool of thread on it.
And look here is what that binding was on. A quilt for me!!!! I just can't believe it. It is a tabletopper and I have the perfect place for it. Click on the picture and look at all the different fabrics with tea pots on them.
Here is a closeup of the center of the quilt. I am just blown away by your gift Darlene. Thank you a hundred times over. You are so sweet to make this for me.With a heart full of gratitude and passion, Carrie P.
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Absolutely fantastic, wonderful, awesome. I LOVE the teapot fabric in your quilt and I just love everything. What a terrific theme...a tea party for one. Lovely gifts from Darlene!!!
ReplyDeleteNice goodies Carrie!!!
ReplyDeletewonderful, wonderful, wonderful gifts from darlene! wow - hasn't this been fun?
ReplyDeleteOh WOW Carrie, you must have been a very good girl to get such wonderful gifties. How fun is that!!
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A tea party for one, love the tea pot and of course the table topper is beautiful, love the fabric. such sweet and thoughtful goodies.
ReplyDeleteAhhh.. I have been travelling through all tea swap blogs and I just feel so happy to see all the wonderful things made...and your package from darlene is absolutely fantastic...I just love the teapot/cup... sssoo cute..:o)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your teatimes!!
Wow! What great gifts! The quilt is beautiful and I LOVE the tea pot and cup. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteOoo what lovely teapots! A gorgeous table topper too. How fabulous! My daughter has a little teapot/cup for one the same and uses it a lot. What a wonderful parcel.
ReplyDeleteThe teapot and cup are georgeous,I'm sure you will enjoy many cups of tea and think of Darlene each time you do! The quilt is also great. I love teapots and have most of my Grandmothers collection.Bobbin
ReplyDeleteWow! What a nice swap gift you got.....LUcky girl. Hope you enjoy all of it.........Amy
ReplyDeleteThis absolutely was from Darlene's heart to yours Carrie. You can just see the thought that went into these gifts.
ReplyDeleteLucky gal! Have fun and enjoy!
Wonderful...Darlene was good to you! It's so fun to see the tea swap packages being opened all over blogland!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Such wonderful treats-- and that quilt is just lovely (all those teapot fabrics are so cute!). It looks like this has been a really fun swap for everyone involved.
ReplyDeleteWow - Darlene's gifts are fantastic, Carrie! I just love the tea party for one!! What a fun swap!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Oh Carrie I just love your Tea Party for One...what a sweetie Darlene is!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great swap partner you had! Wonderful goodies!
ReplyDeletelovely gifts from Darlene! there have been some great "reveals" so far for this swap....can't wait for my parcel to arrive!
ReplyDeleteCarrie that was a wonderful gift.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying it.
Thank you for sharing the pictures with us.
You made out very well and loved the pillow you gave Darlene! Good Job gals!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bunch of fabulous loot. It looks like it was a very fun swap. I love the treasures you sent to Darlene as well.
ReplyDeleteVery neat stuff!!!!
ReplyDeletelovely presents sent and received......
ReplyDeleteHello Carrie,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliments on my quilt. Here in Belgium I use such teapots all the time. They are beautiful!
What fabulous gifties! I love them all. You can have a tea party just like me.
ReplyDeleteDarling!! How nice of Darlene!
ReplyDeleteOh what a great surprise from Darlene! Isn't she the sweetest! I LOVE what you made and sent her too!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful swap goodies, and a quilt too!!! You lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely swap goodies!! This has been such a fun swap!
ReplyDeleteWhat a positively precious package! Enjoy your tea party... such fun!!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely teapot fabrics in a sweet little quilt! I just saw a tea party for one -set at my sister-in-law's when we visited her in Germany. Very parctical and pretty, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is the sweetest collection one could even put together, let alone part with. Darlene - you REALLY outdid yourself. The entire giftbox is OVER the top with thoughtfulness.
ReplyDeleteAnd, where on earth did the fun teacup fabric come from? My goodness, that is just adorable.
Carrie - can I join you for tea? I'll even bring the brownies....LOL
What wonderful gifts! I love the teapot and teacup for one. And the quilt is just lovely. You two sent each other such special gifts! x
ReplyDeleteWell I decided to read a little further down, and oh my gosh, what a stunning package you received from Darlene. I aodre the teapot/cup combo and that little teapot looks so cute.
ReplyDeleteWonderful gifts, such pretty fabrics! The teapot is gorgeous, I love it! And also the tiny one, so cute! Your gifts were also lovely, you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteDarlene did a great job as well as you did. Your stuff was wonderful too. Both of you scored big time. It's always a good thing when a swap turns out this way.
ReplyDeleteWOW, WOW, WOW you hit the jack-pot! That is the most fun giftever! I have seen those little tea party pots for one...I don't even drink tea and I wanted one! I am happy for you!
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