Awhile back, Angela, of Hooked On Stitches, contacted me to see if I'd be interested in a private exchange with her. Since it had been quite a long time since I had participated in an exchange I eagerly agreed. We set a mail date and an "anything goes" theme and each put our thinking caps on to decide on a project we thought the other might like. Last week I received the item Angela stitched for me:
A flatfold. OMG Angela stitched me a flatfold! Out of the many years of exchanges and blog giveaway prizes, I have never received a flatfold! I adore the design and the finishing is perfection. She even made sure to use my favorite colors of brown, green and lavender! Thank you so much, Angela! You can read more about Angela's project here.
My project for Angela was a Blackbird Designs Stitcher's Box. This was one of the best things I have ever done. The stitching was a dream and the finishing I fretted over (to no end) was very easy. I was very pleased when Angela said how much she liked it!
Design ~ Our Home Sewing Box
Designer ~ Blackbird Designs
Fabric ~ 32 count Belfast Linen
Fiber ~ DMC
Finish ~ Sewing box as instructed
Special ~ Overdyed after stitching with RIT tan dye
I'm still so impressed with my finishing on this project. As I said, it was so easy and it turned out really nice looking! My corners could be better...but why quibble?
Many thanks to Angela for a wonderful exchange!
Thank you for visiting my blog today!
xox
Fantastic exchange indeed!! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteboth are beautiful! two talented ladies. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVED my sewing box :) It is so perfect!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you loved the flatfold too and I'm really pleased I was right and you didn't have one :) LOL
Such a pure joy to exchange with you Sharon, let me know if you want to arrange another one in the future!
A very cool and successful exchange
ReplyDeleteWow! Good for you two. Such pretty pieces. :)
ReplyDeleteYou both did a fantastic job, stitching and finishing!
ReplyDeleteTwo lucky stitchers! A very good exchange match since you both received such lovely gifts.
ReplyDeleteA super exchange! Beauty from both of you.
ReplyDeleteBoth are just great! Great job finishing...
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces! You both are very lucky! :D
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Great exchange Sharon!
ReplyDeleteI love your stitchers box, the design is gorgeous and the colours are soo lovely.
What a fantastic exchange the two of you had.
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Wonderful exchange. I love the bee flatfold.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully stitched exchange and your box is amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou both did beautiful work! What a wonderful exchange!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely box - i'm impressed - and the gift to you - "bee-autiful" !!!
ReplyDeleteBoth are gorgeous! Your box is really cute. It turned out great!
ReplyDeleteGreat exchange! I just love both the flatfold and the box, they are gorgeous!
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Beautiful projects, congrats to both for such a wonderful job!
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Nikki
Wonderful exchange! Well done...both of you!
ReplyDeleteBoth exchanges sent and received are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteoooo gorgeous stitched goodies you have done for each other ... simply perfect ....
ReplyDeleteif you want to practice your box making skills some more you could always do me one ;) ... can't promise a beautifully finished flat fold though eheheheh :)
love mouse xxxxx
Oh what beautiful exchange pieces - both your finishes are superb :)
ReplyDeleteI love both pieces! I seems like an exchange match made in heaven for two of bloglands most prolific and accomplished stitchers and finishers!
ReplyDeleteThey are both fantastic!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite one is definitely the box - beautiful!!
both are so beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic exchange, both gifts are absolutely stunning
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely exchange! Both pieces are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful exchange you two had!! I love the flatfold, I've never tried that and have never received one either.
ReplyDeleteAnd your box is fantastic!!
Great exchange! The designs are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful projects by both of you! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore your box!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a fantastic exchange! You both did a wonderful job on each others' pieces! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes by each of you, Sharon! I just received my first flat-fold as a gift, too--not sure if I can get up my nerve to try my own, though!!
ReplyDeletePrecioso intercambio!!!! y preciosos tus trabajos!!!!. Esta es la direccion de mi blog poor si quieres pasarte
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Un saludo
A superb exchange, you both made such fabulous gifts for each other.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful exchange! You did a fantastic job with your box!
ReplyDeleteWonderful exchange! I love both pieces ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful exchanges x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great exghanges!!! Love the bee-flatfold too.. you must feel so lucky!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! both projects are amazing. I especially love the box you made... maybe I'll be brave enough to try a box now!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely exchange! Love the BBD you finished, wish I could get my trims to turn out like that :o).
ReplyDeleteYou both did beautifully!!
ReplyDeleteBoth exchange pieces are wonderful, with perfect stitching and finishing. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWonderful exchange - to and fro! Lovely work, Ladies.
ReplyDeleteBoth pieces are excellent example of a needleworker at their finest.
ReplyDeleteBoth are simply beautiful and it gives me inspiration to know that some day I may hope to have my own work be half as good as the work you have done.
Gorgeous gifts both of you stitched for each other!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great exchange!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous exchange. I'm totally in love with that box and am going to have to bite the bullet and attempt one.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
They're both lovely. I saw the Bumble Bee pics on Angela's blog as well and wondered who her "informant" was. ;)
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