Goodie Swap Goodies!!

This week I received my Goodie Swap 2011 items!! 

Everyday I would excitedly come home from work and look to see if my packages arrived!

On Tuesday, I received this..

I LOVED this when I saw it on flickr -- I can't believe its mine!!

This was made by the fabulous Toni -- she couldn't have gotten my colors or style more right!

Of course I couldn't wait to immediately put the pouch to good use - I'm starting "Dash Away" embroidery this weekend :) 

So fabulous :)

Thank you Toni!!! I love everything!

(btw this pattern is part of the giveaway -- don't forget to enter!)

Thennnn, yesterday I found this pretty package waiting for me..

This package came from Stephanie

Seriously, if you've seen my Chincoteague quilt you know my favorite place is on the ocean.

My family immediately started discussing where this was going in our beach house!

So adorable!

I also got this fabulous tote to use for sewing classes and retreats. It has a fabulous large pocket on the other side and these two on this side. My rotary ruler and everything essential will fit perfectly.

Lastly, she included this fabulous idea of Molten Chocolate Cake which you make.. IN THE MUG.

So stinking cute, what a nice touch for this swap.

THANK YOU.

Partners, this was my first swap and I seriously could not be happier, thank you so much for taking the time to learn about me, and make me beautiful gifts!!

Swap Goodies!

Today's the day! It's here! I'm sending my mug rugs and goodies out in the mail!

Since they're safely in the mail to their recipients I decided its okay to show you all the pictures how since i've been hiding it a bit.

Swap partner #1

We have a pincushion as her goodie (a little on the supersize) and a pendant mug rug!

Swap Partner #2

This is the one I've been more secretive with. She is expecting a baby this fall, so I made a bapron and added a pocket to the front because I'm told "thats a crucial element" - I don't have kids so I have to heed the advice of others - plus, I think it adds a nice element.

The embroidery is a little hard to read but it says "drinks for all"

(I used Sugar and Spice for this bapron, and the back is a green flannel)

All wrapped up and ready to go !

Partners, I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed making them!

This was my first swap and I couldn't have asked for better partners!

Big thanks to Cindy for organizing the swap also!!

Quickie

Just a quickie post today, I'm busy enjoying the sunshine and working on my swaps for the Goodie Swap 2011 hosted by Fluffy Sheep Quilting! It is my first swap and I'm super excited. I finished one of my "goodies" but this is all I can show you since my partner might figure out who they are!

I got to use some of my "Sugar and Spice" that i won in a recent giveaway!

Well, thats 1 goodie down, 1 to go and 2 mug rugs! :)

                                                         1 mug rug!

UPDATE: 1 mug rug down!

Be gentle! haha My first mug rug ever.. definitely room for improvement!

UPDATE UPDATE! - Finished another goodie!

Pincushion for my goodie swap partner!! yay!!