This week I was able to hand deliver the first of my
Pay it forward gifts to
Julie as she lives only 30 minutes away from me. It is always such a treat to visit her and be inspired by the loveliness of her home and garden. I made Julie a Happy Dog tote which is a pattern by Birdhouse Designs. The stitched dog is to remind Julie of her beloved dog Mr Fluffy who died about twelve months ago and, apart from the linen, the fabrics were gifted to me which I thought suited Julie as she is so clever at giving old things new life. I found a gorgeous magazine that I knew Julie would enjoy and had lots of fun in a second hand shop finding some little treasures for her as well.
As I said, it is such a treat for me to visit Julie and she let me wander around her home with my camera, I have included some of the photos below. There is so much to see and inspire. I didn't leave empty handed either, Julie gave me four dressmaking fabrics and lots of walnuts from her tree. Thanks Julie, I loved visiting you, Wendy xx
The bag you made for Julie is lovely, Wendy. I'm sure she loved it. Lovely extra goodies too!
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy ... thank you again SO MUCH for my gifts ... I am still loving reading the magazine & finding new things in it. The bag has already had lots of lovely comments too :-)
ReplyDeleteYour photos of my home came up beautifully & I am SO glad the dust bunnies didnt show up in your pics!!!! Happy Weekend & thanks again - I enjoy your visits also x0x
It looks like you had an inspiring day and what a lovely bag you made!
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous bag you made Wendy and love your friends home,its so cute,hope you have a lovely day tomorrow Wendy.xx
ReplyDeleteGreat work on the bag Wendy. Julie's house looks like a lovely, crafty place to visit.
ReplyDeleteWow, the bag you made is just lovely, and such a great job you did on it! Thanks to you and Wendy for the lovely photos, those curtains are just the type I would like to make for a couple of windows..... now I'll have to try to find out how to make them!!
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Love the bag and gifts you gave Julie.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to be able to deliver them and visit her lovely home.
What a cute bag and lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteLovely bag with a lovely quote , I am sure she was very pleased . I can understand why you enjoy visiting her home , she has such interesting things to see . Happy Mother's Day !
ReplyDeleteLots of lovel photos.The bag you made is beautiful.x
ReplyDeleteThe bag you made for Julie is wonderful! And those doilies are great as well...lovely fabrics you brought home with you and the bowl of walnuts look so yummy!
ReplyDeletethats a gorgeous bag.... and I love your choice of fabrics.... lovely home to visit
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Lovely PIF bag for Julie. Love the other goodies too. How special that you could hand deliver it Wendy. hugs......
ReplyDeleteWendy you sweetie! What thought you have put into your gift giving! I think you nailed it for the perfect presents for Julie. Isn't she a fabulous hostess? I find my eyes wander around when I visit her too, so much eye candy!
ReplyDeleteWaow the bag you made is fabulous !!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit !
Florence
What a beautiful bag and gifts you gave Julie. You have a lovely blog too.
ReplyDeleteSue (post above) gave me the link to your blog! Hello from a fella Hamiltonian! :D I love love love the bag :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bag and what a lucky girl to receive all those wonderful gifts!
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Hello Wendy,
ReplyDeleteHow kind and considerate with your gift making including Mr Fluffy in the designs. I can just imagine Julie loving this bag. Great additions from the op shop as well. That magazine looks interesting.
Have a wonderful week.
Happy days.
Bev.
Hi Wendy - the bag you made for Julie is just gorgeous - and a lovely thought to include her doggy it in - it's a gorgeous gift she'll love to use & show off!
ReplyDeleteThe bag is beautiful, you are so very clever. I love all of those fabrics along the bottom of the bag, so much detail and effort you have put into this. How lovely being able to deliver your gift in person and wander around Julie's very creative home. xxx
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