Spring.......

.... is arriving and its come all the way from The Netherlands just for me.....

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Barbara and I have been doing a year long exchange called the Seasonal exchange which originated from our own dear Becky, when the board closed Barbara and I decided we would like to carry on with it. Yesterday this wee beauty dropped through the letterbox, Its called Mama Bird and is by Brightneedle, Barb has stitched it (so beautifully) she tells me using HDF linen and silk thread, I love the finishing and the satin ribbon around the edge too, and it smells wonderful too.

BUT Not only did I get this wee beauty I also received......

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TA DA....... One of Barbaras Prim creatures (which I adore, and I am already the proud owner of a prim sheep called Gert!My name choice not Barbs as my sheep looks like a Gert), this one Barbara has called 'Prim Fem' bird, and she is VERY feminine with her lace flower wing and pretty pink colour. Now to think of her name hmmm!

I love the choices Barb made to stitch and finish for me and will be saddened when our exchanges come to an end - we only have one more left to do and thats the Summer one. Hopefully mine will arrive at Barbaras door in rapid time I'm sending tomorrow.

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Just to show you them both together - Aren't I the lucky one!!

Also a big thankyou to both Elisa AND Dear Yuko for nominating me for this wonderful award, I have to say I was really really flattered and I am passing it back to ALL of you as I just cannot list all the blogs that make me smile its impossible for me - so please take it with you when you leave as I think all your blogs are in my top 10.


Hope you are all having a good weekend, I finally have 2 days off - yippeee, today and tomorrow though tomorrow is taken up with dentist and clinics, but its a day off, I only realised yesterday (whilst at work) I have only had 1 day off in the last 3 weeks, no wonder my poor brain is frazzled LOL!!


25 comments:

Nancy said...

Beautiful spring gifts that I'm sure brought you smiles! The mama and baby bird design is very sweet, and Barbara's pink bird is definitely ready for the season with her lace wing. She looks like a Rosemary to me. What a nice exchange the two of you have had.

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

What wonderful exchanges! I love the pinkeep and the ribbon trim and your little pink bird is just so fun! Enjoy your days off.

Patricia Lessell said...

What amazing exchanges you received. And your lovely award is so well deserved. Lots of Love Patti xxx

Anna Zont said...

Beautiful exchanges!

angelasweby said...

Su,
Your gifts from Barbara are so pretty and full of the promise of Spring. Little Prim is so sweet I especially love that pink linen :>)
I don't know why but the name Miss Angelica Prim sprang to mind. I don't know if it's anything to do with the nose...haha!
Hugs Angela

Susan @ Real Girl Designs said...

They are both gorgeous, Su!

mainely stitching said...

I'm so glad you like everything, Su! :D I'm really glad we decided to continue with this exchange! :D

Kim B said...

What great little stitchy gifts to receive! I hope to be good enough to participate in exchanges too one day. You all seem to have so much fun!

Melissa said...

I was just at Barbara's site and saw the beautiful stitching she did for your exchange. What great treats.

Carol R said...

Lovely exhanges from Barbara!

Theresa said...

Such a wonderful exchange from Brabara, Su!!

Julie said...

Super gifts, such beautifiul stitching.

From the Attic said...

Love both the pinkeep and the prim bird. Very cute.
Chrissie

Von said...

Ah Su, you're going to enjoy Barbara's little treasures for a very long time. Enjoy your days off and try not to let so much time go by before getting another! We all need some down time. :)

Cathy B said...

Such wonderful pretties from Barbara! Enjoy!

doris said...

You received some truly fabulous prizes. You must have quite a collection of pretties.

Vaida said...

Lucky you! Wonderful presents, I especially like the cutie bird - she is really sooo feminine :)

Christine said...

What lovely exchange gifts. Youe bird looks like an Agatha to me

Unknown said...

What a wonderful exchange! ^_^

Anonymous said...

They're both wonderful - that little BN chart is so charming. Good for you Su, and well done to Barbara!

Sally said...

Oh wow what a wonderful spring exchange! The bird is just gorgeous!

CindyMae said...

What a fantastic exchange you received!!! You are the lucky one for sure!

Jane said...

A wonderful exchange, and congrats on your award - you deserve it! :)

Brigitte said...

You've received two very nice pieces. The little bird is just adorable and the pinkeep so wonderfully finished. Enjoy everything.

Solstitches said...

Beautiful exchange gifts.
The pink bird is priceless - love it!

Margaret

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