I am enjoying the company of a lovely group of friends online and we have just had our first swap....a lovely Dresden Plate...
Look what the my very clever friend
Christine sent me....
First the oh so pretty wrapping!
and then the contents...
A beautiful table centre with a stitchery centre and look at the gorgeous fabrics...very me! Christine popped in some extra goodies too, Lindor chocolates (Yum) some of my favourite DMC threads and a gorgeous little china tag with a pretty bluebird on it....very spoilt here folks!
My brand new table centre already has a home...
It looks so lovely with my little Birthday Bird from
O'Faigh
I have also hung my cute little birdie tag in it's new home too.
The chokkie is still intact. I know AMAZING! Thank you so much Christine. I was just so delighted with my beautiful Dresden and gifts.
Today I got these pretties out.
As it was my turn to have stitching at my place. We had a lovely day...much chatting and laughing. We were a small but cheery group today. I did do a little hand quilting on this verrrrry old UFO that only needed 3 blocks quilting and a border. It is the lovely "Love Is" pattern by Rosalie Quinlan. I am now on the last block..woohoo! I only have two more really old UFO's that need seeing to before I need to think of the more recent humungus list.
I cannot get a good photo of this quilt that shows the pretty fabrics but trust me it is pretty.
Well I must dash and put my pretty teacups away as I am away out the door again tonight to go guess where? Stitching at Diane's! Mr R. will have been dreaming of being in control of the TV remote all day!
Namaste and Blessings,
Michelle xxx
wow Michelle what wonderful goodies you got there from our very clever Christine,love the table topper and it looks fantastic on your coffee table,what a lovely swap parcel,enjoy your stitching with friends tonight Michelle.xx
ReplyDeleteyour dresden topper looks gorgeous and you have the perfect place for all of your gifts.
ReplyDeletehappy quilting!
Michelle just beautiful and love the red. Christine did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteLove the combination of fabric dresden and embroidery in your table topper. Lovely colours. And the extra gifts are lovely, too.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your stitching time!
It's a lovely Dresden, the stitchery is such a perfect finish. Enjoy your night stitching.
ReplyDeleteThe Dresden table centre is beautiful - a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle - what a stunning table centre there from Christine, such fine stitching... and yes, it looks very 'Michelle' to me!
ReplyDeleteI have only just read about your darling girl Erin, & send her & all the families my love & support - it's always a worry when kids are facing health challenges... x
Beautiful gifts from Christine ! Hope you enjoyed your stitching night . Hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteYour swap gifts are gorgeous, Michelle - the dresden topper looks right at home on your little table. How nice to have a good excuse to pull out the china...a good feeling, too, to be getting through the quilting on your ufo.
ReplyDeleteYour Dresden from Chritine is just so gorgeous.....hope you had a good night...
ReplyDeleteI love the dresden project you got ... lots of lovely sewing happening...
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I'm so glad you like it Michelle. I really enjoyed making this for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely gifts. The table centre piece is gorgeous with those rich, dark reds and the little birdie tag is so cute. I haven't seen one like it before. I love your tea setting. I am glad you get out the 'good' china for informal get togethers. I also like the little Easter mat I could just see in your photos.
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Gorgeous dresden xxx
ReplyDeleteIt beautiful Michelle... and looks so pretty on your table. YOU are amazing not touching those chockies! I enjoy your lovely teacups every time I see them. Must be wonderful drinking tea from them! :)
ReplyDeleteChristine has done such a lovely job with the Dresden plate challenge. You are very lucky.
ReplyDeleteHi great night last night... Thanks
ReplyDeleteLovely swap Michelle. Very nice to get out the pretty cups and enjoy some company and stitching time.
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Love the china....so pretty! Oh Dresden Love.......I need a group of Dresden lovers here!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dresden and such lovely china.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your nice comment at my blog
Cant beat a sewing day - followed by a sewing night - extra special. Looking forward to seeing the RQ quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe Dresdan is gorgeous...enjoy...now that's a good day, stitching with friends followed by stitching with friends :)
ReplyDeleteIt's been such a fun swap. Your Dresden table centre from Christine is just gorgeous along with those other goodies. Sounds like you had a lovely day stitching with your friends - such pretty teacups you have
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful goodies from Christine. I love seeing everyone's dresden. So many beautiful fabrics
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donna
Sound like a lovely day was had by all!!!
ReplyDeleteBarb :)