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| Carry a friend near cushion - Sweet Sentiments by Natalie Bird |
This week my Friends with Benefits gift arrived from Australia, Sue made me a gorgeous rose brooch and a thumb pincushion. Isn't the brooch stunning? Sue told me a lovely story about it too, the red yarn was given to her by a 98 year old lady to be used to make a gift to give away. That makes it even more special, I love it. While the family were out this morning I had fun trying it on, no face shot though as I was very much in Saturday housework mode!! Thank you so much Sue and thank you Kathy for organising this swap. I made Sue the "Carry a Friend Near" cushion and popped in a few other goodies too. The only sewing I have got done this week is my cross stitch, I am very close to finishing. One more little picture to stitch and the letter 'x', I have so enjoyed this project. It is getting quite autumnal now, we have had the fire a few times. The last photo is of my favourite tree which happens to be what I see from my lounge window. It's a Crepe Myrtle and is beautiful every season but particularly in autumn when it gives our lounge a golden-red glow on a sunny day. Lovely. Wendy xx
Oh look at that, little sheepies. Very very cute. I have a passion for these little sheep!
ReplyDeleteWendy what a lovely parcel to recieve i love that rose and i also love the very cute cushion that you sent,well done.xx
ReplyDeleteLove the cushion,and the rose ,I have never seen a thumb pincushion ,what a good idea.xxx
ReplyDeleteyour flower looks like a camelia that I have in the garden, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour cross stitch looks great.
I chose a Natalie Bird stitchery for my FWB swap partner too. Yours looks lovely.
I love your 'Carry a Friend Near' item Wendy, it is absolutely gorgeous and a lovely gift. The rose brooch you received is also lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour crepe myrtle tree is stunning. I love those few trees that have leaves that turn these beautiful Autumn colours at this time of year. There used to be a similar tree at UWA when I studied there and I loved to see it every day on my way to and from the library.
Hope you have a great week, Tracy.
It is a very lovely flower brooch... quite stunning ... and I love that cushion you made.... lovely.... beautiful autumn colours on your crepe myrtle...
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Parcels from OS are always fun to receive and such lovely goodies within. Your cross stitch is growing so fast and that tree is beautiful. I love this time of year ... if only it was still a little warmer :o) Have a great week xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful parcel , the rose is quite unique and a special story to go with it ,love the cushion you sent ,that is adorable. Your Myrtle tree is stunning. Your parcel is on its way so hopefully won't take too long reaching you. hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea, a friendship swap. That's such a heartwarming tale about the old lady gifting the yarn and I love your 'carry a friend near' cushion.
ReplyDeleteYour cross stitch is looking gorgeous.............the colours in your garden make me long for autumn here.......this spring it has done nothing but rain. xx
Won't it be so fun to wear your new brooch? Your stitching is beautiful and soon will be finished. Love the sheep...what a wonderful pattern. Fall is my absolute favorite season and your tree is amazing..what bright vivid colors, it must bring so much enjoyment!
ReplyDeleteThe rose is beautiful, a lovely gift!
ReplyDeleteYour crepe myrtle is beautiful to I'm sure she creates a stunning show...
Beautiful gifts. I love the cushion.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous is that brooch - some spring time goodness to brighten your winter days.
ReplyDeleteCute cushion you sent.
Great work on that cross stitch - lovely colours to work with.
I am still looking for Autumn although the weather has been cooler this past week so I guess the colour will come soon.
The brooch is just lovely. And what a lovely story behind it. I love the cushion you made for Sue too.
ReplyDeleteLovely brooch, a beautiful colour, and a sweet story to go with it. I love the cushion you made for Sue, very cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely gifts- sent and recieved. A fun little swap - my partner and I haven't quite got to the swap stage yet! The Myrtle is gorgeous - I must see if they'll like our clay and pop one in the ground too... mind you it will be a few years before it gets that magnifieant!
ReplyDeleteThat cross stitch has come along so nicely Wendy, I really love it and the grey cloth you're stitching it on. I love colours of Autumn, so very pretty. Have a great week. x
ReplyDeleteLook how talented Sue is, That's a beautiful brooch and matches your top well! A bit of bling while you do the house work is a great idea - we should all do it! Your sweet little sheep cushion is a delight. Great gifts sent and received:)
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ReplyDeleteYour new broach is gorgeous. It looks so soft.. very touchy feely and a lovely colour.
ReplyDeleteYour sheep pincushion is adorable. I just love sheep and yours are so darned cute. Brilliant swap!
Hi Wendy,
ReplyDeleteThe brooch is gorgeous, and what a nice a sweet story behind it, enjoy it, it is so beautiful. The cushion is so nice, I bet sue is going to be very happy to have it.
I love your Crepe Myrtle tree, I also love to take pictures of nature, this is my other blog, if you would like to see it: http://laura-myworldthroughmylens.blogspot.ca/
Thanks for your visit at my blog, send you a huge hug,
Laura :0)
J'ai beaucoup votre cousin,il est magnifique. La broche est particulière aussi avec son histoire. Je vous trouve chanceuse d'avoir un échange d'amitié. J'aimerais cela aussi avoir ceci au Canada et au Québec.
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