That, coupled with a really dodgy internet connection, has meant that it’s been almost impossible to get online long enough to post anything!
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I treated myself to sweet peas at the station. my house is singing with their scent.
So, straight to business … this post is all about the yumminess I received in the post:
This fantastic package in the Doll Quilt Swap, from Samantha all the way across the oceans in Bellingham, WA.
It came in a Flintstones Pebbles cereal box - you can just see it in the top left corner - such great colours! I love getting a little bit of packaging from another country. It has its own little story to tell. (Or one for me to completely invent, at any rate.)
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Tucked in were some pretty scrummy Girl Scout cookies, some little transfers and the most lovely letter …
But really we should be looking at the quilt - the detail is wonderful, although my photos just can’t catch the butterfly quilting - you’ll just have to imagine it.
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‘Butterfly Queen’ - That’s me :)
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I was so excited that as soon as I saw there was a letter I decided to stop and savour the whole unwrapping, reading thing - so I went and made myself a lovely cup of coffee, cracked open the Girl Scout biscuits and sat in the sun to read my lovely letter.
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Thank you Samantha! Really. Thank you.
The quilt has a perfect new home disguising that boring flat top of my scanner, which is right next to my desk. So, I get to gaze at it while I’m working. Perfect!
In other swap news - My Make Mine Modern Swap parcel arrived for TinyHouse! I was getting really worried as I posted it weeks ago … but it did all make it … phew!
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I made my first ever potholder for this swap - that was good fun - I even used Insulbrite inside so it’s heat proof. Get me, eh?
As it was my first real applique attempt I was a bit iffy about my sewing, but seeing it photographed safely at its destination I feel much better about the finished items.
So, there’s a little roundup of swappy news … I’ve got lots of other stuff to tell you, just no time to sit and tell it! Maybe tomorrow will be better …
… now to try uploading with my mobile dongle, perched in the dying sun on the top step of my flat - all to catch one measly bar of signal !
Technology. Gotta Love it.