"SWAP" FOR Bogi

Today I received a lovely e-mail from Bogi in Hungary that she received a parcel for SWAP safely from Japan!

Since Bogi became my SWAP partner, I checked her blog so many times, and found that she loves CHS and LHN.
I was going to make elegant type ornament for her, but changed my mind as I found her taste!

As I was unwell for a long time, there was not so much time to stitch, then I realized that there is a WIP of CHS's "SOHRH" (block 11) in my WIP box.
So I decided to continute to stitch this design for her!
I was thinking how to finish, though I got a good idea in my mind that to make TIN with this design!

I stitched this on 40ct Wichelt (Sandstone / Tea) with DMC, it was so fun to stitch for her!
I added ric rac tape around the stitched piece, also buttons for four corners!
And added laces around the TIN like this (above).

I used gingham checked (blue x white) fabric for the base and inside of the TIN, and other than that I used like denim fabric.

Here is the close up photo!
I loved this block, because there is whale and so lovely, but coincidence this block's first alphabet is "B" is for Bogi! :D

I really liked how it turned out, so I prepared for another one for myself.

The rest that I have to do is stitch again and cover the TIN lid.
Which block shall I stitch for the next one?!

I hope I will be able to stitch this as soon as I can to organize my stitching stuffs inside!

I'm so happy to hear that Bogi loved everything that I sent her!

It was so pleasure to stitch and finish this for you, Bogi!

Take care and thanks for visiting!
And thank you so much for so many nice comments for "SAKURA" and "My First Easter Stitch"!

I also received beautiful and wonderful parcel from Nina in Hungary!!

I have lots to share with you!

Until then, Happy Stitching!!

Design : Shores Of Hawk Run Hollow © Carriage House Samplings
Fabric : Wichelt 40ct (Sandstone / Tea)
Thread : DMC

SWAP FROM Rita in Hungary

A few days ago, I received a parcel from Hungary! It was from Rita as "SWAP" gift!
I have never talked with Rita before, and I didn't know who was my partner, so I was so thrilled to open the box!!
Box was so beautifully wrapped with beautiful tissue paper and ribbon, so I carefully opened it!

When I opened the box there ware a lovely card, chocolate, and these beautiful Biscornu and Fob!!
I couldn't take good photos of them in a dark house (my mum's house gets little sunshine...), so I asked Rita to borrow her beautiful photos instead of mine, then she kindly sent me these beautiful photos.
Thank you, Rita!

I was speechless, how beautiful her works are!!! They both are truly perfect!
I have never seen such a beautiful Biscornu before, it's so delicate and soft and just stunning!

I felt that she made them with her heart and very carefully, these works tell me about it so much!
I will definitely treasure them!

This past one year, I found so many Hungarian and Lithuanian stitcher online, and their works always make me so impressed so much!!
I love their taste so much. I also love French stitcher's taste, their red works and finishing are amazing.

I'm so happy that I could have this opportunity to "meet" Rita, such a wonderful stitcher.

Thank you so much, Rita for these beautiful present!

And also thank you Nina for organizing this SWAP group!

I sent my SWAP gift for my partner yesterday, I think it will take about a week to get there!

I do hope she will like what I made!

Take care and have a lovely day!

Thanks for visiting and Happy Stitching!