Monday, July 27, 2009

Reveal

Chookyblue was my Christmas in July swap partner. She has gotten her package which went all the way to Australia. Here is a picture of what I made and sent to her. I chose to make a Christmas stocking which is done in wool and all the black dots are beads sewn on by hand. It was a fun swap and I could not hardly wait for July to get here. Thanks again to Stephanie and Linda for hosting this swap.
With Passion,
Carrie P.

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year. Ralph Waldo Emerson

30 comments:

Purple and Paisley said...

i saw your gifts on chookyblue's blog...carrie, your gifts are amazing...you do such wonderful work...☺

Juliann said...

What a great package you have received. I love that stocking!
p.s. - I love that Emerson quote on your post this morning.

Stina Blomgren said...

Carrie .. I saw these on Donnas page and .. I say this to you.. LOVE IT!!! :o) The stocking is gorgeous.. and done in wool.. makes it even more wonderful... love the little snowman hanger.. wonder where I have seen that one.. in a magazine... ???? Nice swap... :o)

Kaaren said...

OMG! Gorgeous prezzies, Carrie! You know me and anything wool!

I just love the texture that the beads add to the floral design. What a super idea...and the patience it must have taken to stitch them on one-by-one.

Your work is exquisite!

Abby and Stephanie said...

Your work is always stunning and you put such care into your projects. LOVE that gorgeous stocking.

Karen said...

Oh, That stocking is wonderful!You put an awful lot of work into it! What a wonderful selection of gifts you have choosen!

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Your work is stunning!! Lucky gal!

Betsy said...

Carrie you did such a beautiful job. I am so sure that she is very pleased.

Dorothy said...

Carrie, that stocking is wonderful!
The beadwork really sets off the applique.

Crispy said...

Wow it looks like your swap partner has really hit the jackpot too. The stocking is wonderful!!

Allie said...

Wow - what a lovely swap partner you are! That stocking is stunning!

Candace said...

Fantastic stocking,Carrie! I love the beading detail! Chooky Blue is a very lucky swap partner!
Cheers!

Anne said...

Wow, that's alot of beads! You did a wonderful job on your swap gifts. Lucky Chooky. Love all the wool, but then you probably guessed that I would. LOL That snowman is adorable. Is it a pattern?

Karen said...

Wonderful gift Carrie! I love the stocking.

ranette said...

As everyone has said before me...the stocking is amazing and beautiful and all of the other gifts that you sent are great as well.
You are one very talented and generous lady!!!

annemariesquilt said...

Beautiful, beautiful gift you have made for your swappartner. I love have the beads are sewn into the Christmas stocking, lovely..

Danielle said...

Lovely gift, I'm sure she will cherish all of the treasures that you sent! Lucky girl!!!! ;-)

Janet said...

Your stocking is wonderful!!! I like the little snowman door hanger - I've made 4 from that pattern over the last couple years but gave them all away. Maybe this year I'll make one to use here. :0)

Sherri said...

Amazing! Everything you create is absolutely gorgeous! I bet Donna was just thrilled!

Carol said...

What absolutely wonderful gifties!

Annie said...

Chookyblue is a favourite of mine - lucky you!

antique quilter said...

what a beautiful stocking, I just LOVE it!
how clever to use beads, I thought it was black thread sttiching...
just amazing!
Kathie

Dawn said...

Your work is amazing!!

Chookyblue...... said...

wow I was so lucky I received a beautiful package thanks so much and I was going to email and check it was wool.........just hadn't got a chance with work........I love everything you made for me........

Jenny of Elefantz said...

Gorgeous stocking, Carrie!! Maree was really blessed by you!! :-)

Janet said...

I've seen those gorgeous gifts at Chooky blues. I drool over the stocking, you did a wonderful job of the swap.

Mel said...

Wonderful items Carrie!
I can't believe all that hand beading!

Deb said...

wow you are a good santa's helper.. lots of fun xmas stuff..and all those beads!! that was a itty bitty bit of work.. everything is just awesome

Anonymous said...

Such beautiful and thoughful gifts Carrie. Thanks for the close ups of all your creations.

Robin said...

Oh, my. That looks like a LOT of beads! But the effect is just lovely. And I love the little snowman doorhanger-- too cute! It looks like you had a lot of fun putting this package together. :)