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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Christmas Angel Swap and SSCS Swap

This year I participated in two Christmas Swaps. The first  was "Christmas Angel Swap" organised by Karen. It is not a secret swap and my partner was June  (no blog).
These are the beautiful gifts I received from June and opened Christmas Morning…
A HUGE Stocking, Candle mat, Mini Wall hanging, a framed stitchery, Christmas postcard, tag and ornament all made by June . As well a little reindeer bowl, lovely fabrics, pattern, ribbons, red shiny bells, the cutest tiny buttons and some Rusty bells that I have always wanted…


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Hmmmm !!!! there is something missing ???? The “Liquorice All Sorts”.. Couldn’t wait to open this one and we ate them all before Christmas… Yummmm……………….


Christmas angel Swap 2012

Second Swap was "SSCS" organised by Chooky. This was a secret swap and my partner was Diane who lived in the UK. For the swap we make a christmas Ornament ,which can be opened when it arrives, and a gift to put under  the tree for Christmas Morning.
Of course it was fun waiting to see who my partner was and where they lived sew when a parcel arrived from Miche'le of Hoki Quilts NZ. I knew Miche’le was my secret partner.
Look at my gorgeous Little Cross Stitched Stocking I received…

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Miche’le must have been stalking my blog and knew I was a Red Hatter as she made this lovely Red Hatters Sewing Kit.. Love the tiny Red Hat on the zip. She popped goodies in each pocket and also sent

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A Beautiful Quilting Calender, tread de-fluffer and a NZ Quilting mag..


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A  HUGE  thank you to June and Miche’le for making my Christmas morning sew much fun. And to both Swap Mum's Karen and Chooky....

It was over 40 deg Celsius here Christmas Day sew DH, Lacy and I spent the day here..

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Hugz  Maria




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  1. AnonymousDecember 26, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    such lovely gifts you received maria and it looks like a lovely spot for you and lacy.xx

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  2. Christine MDecember 26, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    You received some lovely gifts Maria. Forty degrees! Lucky you live near the beach!

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  3. marinaDecember 26, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    what very special gifts you received in your swap packages!
    Hope you are surviving the 40 deg heat!

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  4. JeanetteDecember 26, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Lovely gifts Maria. We've both been spoilt. Hugs,

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  5. retdairyqueenDecember 26, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    All lovely gifts Maria
    These swaps are fun and lovely to meet like minded people

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  6. By Hoki QuiltsDecember 26, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    It's so much fun being spoilt and spoiling someone special at Christmas. I'm so pleased you like your goodies from over the Tasman.
    Have a wonderful New Year
    hugs
    Miche'le

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  7. MisteaDecember 26, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Lots of spoiling going on!
    Gorgeous gifts you have received.
    The sewing pouch is very special.
    Nice stocking and stitching from June.

    Enjoy your goodies.

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  8. UnknownDecember 26, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    These swaps are such fun, it was over 40 in Adelaide on Chrismas eve so I know what you mean. Have a lovely New Years, xx

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  9. sunnyDecember 26, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    What fun to open such lovely gifts! And our weather was about the same. Temps in the 40's (F), and white snow instead of white sand!

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  10. EllynDecember 26, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    fun swappy gifts! I need to get some pictures of my favorite Christmas gifts for the blog!

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  11. FloSDecember 27, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    You got many beautiful gifts !!
    It's so funny for me to think of you spending Christmas day on the beach !!!
    All my best wishes for the new year !
    Florence

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  12. CatDecember 27, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    And also on this side of the Tasman, Christmas Day was a scorcher !! !!

    Such beautiful gifts you received - it is rather lovely having gifts under the tree and not knowing what each is

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  13. FionaDecember 27, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Lovely gifts to open.. and what a perfect place to spend the hot day!!
    Hugz

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  14. AnonymousDecember 27, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Happy Holidays, Maria! Beautiful gifts!! Hugs for a safe and happy New Year!

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  15. Needled MomDecember 27, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    What beautiful gifts!!! I would love to enjoy some of those warm temperatures right now.

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  16. Quilt KittyDecember 28, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    Gorgeous gifts Maria. The licorice allsorts wouldn't have made it Christmas here either. The beach would be the place to be this week, first to get the sea breeze. Tracee xx

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  17. RaewynDecember 28, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    Lots of lovely swap gifts, Maria... he he the red hatters kit is a fun idea. The beach sounds like a great spot for Christmas Day and with those temperatures.

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  18. Peg - Happy In QuiltingDecember 28, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Lovely gifts from June Maria....

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  19. Jindi's CottageDecember 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Lovely Christmas Angel and SSCS presents...two such fun swaps to play in...so glad it hasn't hit 40 here, ugh..

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  20. AntheaDecember 28, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Maria you are braver than me, being on the beach in 40degrees sun!
    the gifts made and received are just lovely, the Red sewing kit is such a great & fun idea!
    x

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  21. Chookyblue......December 29, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    beautiful swap gifts.........thanks for being part of the SSCS 2012........Miche'le sure has been stalking your blog.......lol.....we were only a couple of deg below you......but no beach.......lol

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