What a wonderful experience this redwork exchange has been - all the way around.
It turns out Karoline had my name for the exchange. I am in total awe of what she stitched for me - it turns out she didn't stitch one, but three pieces!
Many of you will have recognized Whitman's Vintage Red Sewing Set by Fancy Work. This is a miniature work of art, believe me.
Karoline even included the tiny scissors, which are another treasure.
Karoline even included the tiny scissors, which are another treasure.
When I think I wavered to much between signing up for the redwork exchange and the needlework smalls exchange - it's as if Karoline had read my mind and sent both exchanges in one! :)
I love anything tiny, and this is just all too perfect for me.
I love anything tiny, and this is just all too perfect for me.
You'd think that was enough - I was actually thinking that was too much. Yet, Karoline didn't even stop there. She included a rose-flavoured tea pack - from Whittard's, no less! I used to drool over the tea at Whittard's in Canterbury when I lived there, at a time when I couldn't afford such treats. I just brewed myself a cup, and it tastes as gloriously as it smells.
Karoline even included catnip biscuits for Violette, and this beautiful card:
Karoline even included catnip biscuits for Violette, and this beautiful card:
This is so like Violette whenever a bug falls into the flat from a window!
Thank you so much Karoline, for a gorgeous exchange.
I am more grateful than words could say!
~*~
Thank you so much Karoline, for a gorgeous exchange.
I am more grateful than words could say!
~*~
Just to clarify a detail about the previous post: a couple of you wondered whether I was pregnant. I am not. :) You even got me wondering whether I should wear that top! I wore it yesterday, though, and got several compliments about it - from people who have no idea I sew. I asked a colleague/friend whether it made me look pregnant, and she said "no way". Seb says so too... I guess (hope!) the angle in the photographs was merely delusive. :)
24 comments:
I wish I looked as "pregnant" as you, Isabelle. LOL! The top is very cute and looks good on you.
The redwork exchange you've received really is stunning. I can imagine how thrilled you must be. I'm stalking the mailman for mine... ;)
What a gorgeous exchange from Karoline. You deserve a treasure like that.
Take care. x
Lovely redwork and such a cute card. What a great exchange.
I knew you weren't pregnant, but when I saw the tunic I thought it would make an adorable maternity top. I do think it's the angle the photo was taken at, but really, you're so tiny!
Gorgeous gift! And as the others say, the top looks really great on you :-) Ann.
What a beautiful exchange from Karoline! I'll have to remember that you like Whittards tea ;)
Beautiful gifts!! I agree with the other commenters, you look great in that top, not pregnant, by all means!
Wow - what a beautiful exchange piece! I'm lucky enough to have a set too so I know how tiny everything is - what a great job Karoline did! Lovely card too :)
And I don't think the top makes you look pregnant at all. I expect it's just the difference between a still photo and you wearing it normally :)
What wonderful gifts Karoline made for you, you lucky girl!!
Wow what an amazing exchange.
I think the cut of those kinds of tops often can make people wonder because they aren't form fitting. The same thing happened to a friend of mine recently - and she's as tiny as you are! It's a great top!
'Oh My' indeed - what a wonderful gorgeous exchange.
Karoline outdid herself with the redwork exchange! No wonder you are so thrilled to receive it!!
Hmm, I had another look at your new top and you definitely don't look pregnant to me.
Wow, what a gorgeous exchange!! Enjoy Isabelle!
What a stunning exchange piece!! Karoline is outstanding :-)
PS - I knew you weren't preggers - LOL!
What a great exchange to recieve! No wonder you're thrilled!
quel bel échange, tu as été bien gâté ma Belle! ouah bravo!!!
qu'est ce que je lis, tu es enceinte hihi, hihi, un court moment, l'impression m'avait également effleuré, au premier coup d'oeil hihi!1
eh voilà Doris qui a de nouveau fureter hihi
biiiizzzz ma Belle
Dear Isabelle,
This is such a gorgeous gift. It is so tiny I am amazed by Karoline's work. You are one of the bestest person to recieve this wonderful gift.
I'm so glad you like it Isabelle, it was a hugely enjoyable stitch :)
Such gorgeous redwork pieces - both sent & received. Love them!!
What a lovely exchange! Enjoy.
LOL! Pregnant? No, I think people thought that young Robin had made you feel like having a baby right away!!! It's a lovely blouse, and in no way pregancy clothing! Lol!!!
About your brother's ad, let's face it: he's going to receive a hundred answers from young ladies... Lol!
Thanks for your kind coments, Isa; you are such a sensitive person.
Take care, my friend!
Lili
What a beautiful redwork exchange. She did a lovely job on it. Lucky girl!
What a gorgeous exchange to get, the smalls inside it are wonderful.
Sue
This is absolutely gorgeous! Karoline did a wonderful job :)
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