Friday, 26 July 2013

Christmas In July

I have really enjoyed seeing all the Christmas pressies.  There are some amazing gifts out there! Sending out a very special thank you to the swap mama Cheryll for sorting all of us out.  It has been  so much fun.



I was very lucky the super talented Noela  was my partner.  She has posted photos of what she made for me which you can see at her blog and I have taken a few photos today too.  I really don't want to put these things away and plan to find a place to enjoy them all year. 



                                           The stitching on this wall hanging is beautiful.


                    How gorgeous is this?!  That is the cutest Santa button I have ever seen.


This quilted table topper is NOT getting put away either. I want to enjoy it all year. 
                      Thank you again, Noela. I love everything you made for me.

My partner to make for  is  Maria W  in WA.  I had an email confirmation earlier this week from Aussie Post that the parcel has been delivered.  However,  Maria has not yet updated her blog, so I am hoping all is well with her (sending hugs)! and that she has enjoyed the goodies.  Here is what I sent.




The snowman is a little cutie with satin stitch carrot nose and beads for eyes and mouth.

I think Maria likes bright colours, so I stepped out  a bit with hot pink, lime green, and white
stars to make a swag.


The pattern for the stars came from a scrap quilt book I have had for years. 



This pattern is in the same book and it is called "Treeflake".   This has many, many pieces!  The smallest were 1 1/2" squares.  It was a challenge, but enjoyable to make. 
                                                  Can you see the trees have snow on them?


                        I machine quilted it (my fave part)!! around all the white bits.


                                   Here is the back when I was finishing sewing the binding. 

And a snowman label......made of white on white snowflake fabric, of course!



                                              (a peek at what I am working on today) xx debbie
                                                       
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  1. Maria26 July 2013 at 16:43

    Gorgeous items there from Noela! I love what you made for Maria too...those stars are amazing.The Christmas Tree block is so clever as the trees make the star!! fascinating :-) I'm also intrigued by what you are working on now...

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    1. debbie28 July 2013 at 09:22

      Thank you dear Maria. I just love what Noela made for me and can't bear to put anything away :)
      I have put the book in my bag to bring for our stitchers meeting. See you soon! xx debbie

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  2. Noela26 July 2013 at 17:21

    So glad you like your gifts Debbie. I really enjoyed making them for you. Hugs....

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    1. debbie28 July 2013 at 09:23

      Thank you dear Noela and I do hope you have received your swap goodies by now too. xx debbie

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  3. Susan26 July 2013 at 18:42

    Lovely goodies - I particularly like the stars!!!

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    1. debbie28 July 2013 at 09:24

      Thank you dear Susan. I will bring the book so you can see how to make them too if you like. xx debbie

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  4. creations.126 July 2013 at 19:11

    Beautiful present received - lovely presents sent - the stars are just stunning!!

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    1. debbie28 July 2013 at 09:25

      Thank you so much. It is such a fun swap. xx debbie

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  5. Cheryl26 July 2013 at 21:14

    All such yummy gifts

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    1. debbie28 July 2013 at 09:26

      Thank you, I've had a fun time with all of it. xx debbie

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  6. Melody26 July 2013 at 21:48

    Gorgeous gifts

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    1. debbie28 July 2013 at 09:26

      I love what Noela made for me, she is SO talented. xx debbie

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  7. retdairyqueen27 July 2013 at 05:50

    A great swap
    Love your gifts Both sent and received

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    1. debbie28 July 2013 at 09:27

      Thank you. I was able to watch yours being made too, isn't dear De a clever girl? xx debbie

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  8. Fiona27 July 2013 at 08:03

    lovely goodies sent and received... I adore that star swag...
    Hugz

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    1. debbie28 July 2013 at 09:28

      Thanks dear Fiona, will bring the book next week, hope you can make it to the meeting! xx debbie

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  9. Jeanette27 July 2013 at 08:29

    Beautiful Gifts received & sent. Hugs,xx

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    1. debbie28 July 2013 at 09:29

      I am so lucky to get such beautiful gifts. Noela is very talented! xx debbie

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  10. Cheryll27 July 2013 at 09:15

    HaPPy Christmas in July! Gorgeous gifts coming in and going out... and we get to enjoy them again in December too! :)

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    1. debbie28 July 2013 at 09:29

      Mine are so pretty I am keeping them out all year LOL. I like to be eccentric like that:) xx debbie

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  11. Maria27 July 2013 at 12:59

    You received beautiful gifts from Noela...
    Thank you sew much for all my wonderful gifts.
    I love them all. Can imagine the work that went into the trees.

    Sorry I didn't e-mail sooner...
    as we were in Perth for medical apps from Monday and got home late yesterday afternoon.
    Also you didn't enclose your e-mail address or blog sew had to ask Cheryll.
    Have e-mailed you now and posted about the swap.
    sorry!!!!!!

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    1. debbie28 July 2013 at 09:32

      dear Maria, I am so glad you are ok! I didn't know you were away. It was my pleasure to make for you. Part of my heart is in WA from many years ago...
      xx debbie

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  12. Kaisievic27 July 2013 at 14:52

    Gorgeous gifts given and received. Such a great swap!

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    1. debbie28 July 2013 at 09:33

      Thank you so much. It was a great swap and I enjoyed every moment. Cheryll does a fantastic job.
      xx debbie

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  13. Chris H28 July 2013 at 09:33

    What lovely gifts!

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  14. Deb R28 July 2013 at 13:43

    Gorgeous pressies all round, was a great swap!

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  15. Sisbabestitches30 July 2013 at 13:04

    OOh I love your presents Debbie :) I want want want the bright star swap, absolutely stunning! Yes I love your other handmades too, it's just lime green and hot pink have a special place in my heart in December, lol

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