Monday, December 14, 2009

Christmas surprises!

I received some very sweet Christmas surprises in the mail this weekend.Don't you just love little surprises in the mail. So much nicer than junk mail and bills.

This first photo is what Stephanie sent me. A great pot holder with such fun fabrics. A very cute pincushion. Notice the bird on it and look at the card with all those birds that I see in my backyard all the time. Stephanie knows I like to watch the birds. And check out the red bobbin. Love it. I have never seen a red one before in all my trips to antique stores. I don't think I am going to wind any ribbon on it. I think it will just lay on the counter top in front of the container with all my other bobbins. It is going to be a show off. Stephanie you are so kind and sweet to send me these goodies. Thank you so much.
Check out this needle case that Kaaren sent to me. She has noticed that I likes birds too. Look at the button.
And look inside at the scissor fob she made too. On the end of it is a sweet bird charm. Too cute. Thank you Kaaren for taking the time to get to know me and make a gift that is personal.
Remember I mentioned on this post these lovely things that Deb made me during the July swap. Well she made me a sweet hand embroidered Christmas ornament. From her house all the way from New Zealand to my house. Thanks so very much for thinking of me, Deb.

Check out this new block from Barbara Dieges. Great for Christmas. You definitely need to go over to Kaaren's blog and see her A Tisket, A Tasket quilt all finished. It is fabulous.

With Passion,
Carrie P.

From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another. The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other. - Emily Matthews

22 comments:

Beth Karese said...

You've received some wonderful gifts, clearly made with love and just for you! What goes around.... :-)

(I'm looking forward to your tutorial. I've learned so much from you.)

Sherri said...

Beautiful gifts! I love my bobbin from Stephanie as well...I have it displayed as is...just love it! That embroidered ornament is so sweet...is it just buttonholed onto felt?

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Oh Carrie, what sweet and very thoughtful gifts. Friends! The best!!

Abby and Stephanie said...

Enjoy your goodies. Kaaren's work is lovely and how sweet of Deb to remember you at Christmas.

Wendy said...

How fun to get so much mail with sweet gifts. I love the little house ornament.

Crispy said...

What a wonderful bunch of lovely Christmas cheer!! Well deserved IMHO :0)

Crispy

Allie said...

Oh Carrie what sweet gifts made specially for you! How lovely!

Karen said...

Love the red bobbin!

Deb said...

Lovely goodies carrie, and I see you won another giveaway last week. Lucky you.
hugs Deb

Khris said...

ohh you have some love goodies there....very nice indeed and yes I agree with Karen and LOVE the red bobbin...hugs Khris

Janet said...

What lovely gifts! I adore that bird button - where on earth would you find a button like that?

Anonymous said...

Sweet little gifts! Well deserving of somebody as sweet as you! Enjoy dear friend!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Looks like you had Christmas at your house already Carrie! Very nice gifts!

Salem Stitcher said...

Wow! What wonderful things to find in your mailbox!

FlourishingPalms said...

Looks like Santa made an early visit to your house! Nice girls get nice gifts, obviously!

WoolenSails said...

What wonderful gifts, and beautifully made.

Debbie

Robin said...

Such lovely and thoughtful gifts! :)

Brenda said...

Speaking of wonderful surprises...Thank You so very much for my wonderful non-bill, non junk mail surprise! I am so excited to have a little treasure of my own. I will have you know that as much as I would love to know what you sent me, I have not opened it. You are so sweet. Thank you soooo much! B=)

Janet said...

The handmade gifts are all lovely and the bobbin is wonderful, you are very fortunate to have got such thoughtful treasures.

KaHolly said...

YOU are a lucky girl! The needle case and the ornament are among mt favorite things. I am overwhelmed at the creativity of all you gals. The more I read your blogs, the more humbled I become!

Cindy said...

The red/white ornament reminds me of the "Who" family houses from the movie, The Grinch..it's adorable.

How thoughtful of Kaaren to send you suc a lovely needlecase. It's a special piece.

And you're right, that red bobbin is so fun! That's a treasure!

Stina Blomgren said...

It is fun...isnt it... to get lovely gifts from friends... :o)
And your gifts were so well thought of and pretty!!