My swap present

In early fall, i entered a pillow swap organized by 2 great dutch sisters.
I was really happy to be part of that swap and lucky to have Corry as my partner. A few days ago, i received my surprise and i was all Aaaaaaahhhh's and Ooooooohhhh's admiring the beautiful work she had done. I am still in awe before such beautiful work, my pillow was nothing compared to what she had created for me. I hope she is happy with her present, for my part, i am so delighted. She even included some lovely cheery fabric and a gorgeous market bag.
I took more pictures that i wanted to show you, but my cam is playing tricks with me and i could only upload those 2 pictures. Hubby will fix it for me and will show more later. I have an old blue velvet chair in my sewing room and my pillow matches perfectly. I feel so lucky, so spoiled, Corry, how can i ever thank you ? you are so so talented, your needlework and crochet skills are lovely, adorable, perfect, thank you a zillion times, i will cherish this treasure forever ♥

swap goodies

I swapped once and it was really fun and nice to share something with someone else. Unfortunately, i lost track with this nice lady living somewhere in the USA. Than i swapped with Anna
and it was really, really special. Swapping is fun, especially if you still keep in touch with the person. I became very fond of Anna and i hope we can be real friends even if we are miles apart. I received her package way before i managed to send mine to her and i always meant to show you what delightful goodies she gave me. Here are all the lovely things i received from this oh ,so lovely friend.

I love the little birdie keychain she made, look at the sweet tea bag holder and you should smell the bag of "herbe de provence" and the tea !!! I did not taste the tea yet, simply because i love the package just the way it is and the smell invaded my studio, it is heavenly ! Soon i will have to indulge in a nice cup of tea in one of my best cup. Sorry, the chocolate is all gone, not one crumb remains, it was so yummy. And look at the sweet house she made. Isn't that ever adorable ? I hung it in a special place of my studio, so whenever i am there working, i can admire this adorable house and think of her. I feel privileged and very happy to have met her. Thank you Anna, you are a sweetheart!
I know, i was not suppose to blog, but to concentrate on some work. I'm going, I'm going !

♥