Ornaments from Friends

Andrea and Carol have been my stitching buddies for quite a few years now and every year I send them both a Christmas ornament. 

This year I chose to send Andrea the Prairie Schooler Santa and for Carol I sent the Country Cottage Needleworks Gingerbread Cookie.

As well as a simply gorgeous card, this is the stunning ornament I received from Andrea:

From Carol, a beautifully finished Lizzie Kate:

 Both Andrea's and Carol's finishing is always just perfection and I really treasure receiving ornaments from both of these lovely ladies every year. Thank you again my dear friends xx

Gifts Received and Given

Hannah and I received some gorgeous crafty and handmade gifts for Christmas from some of my friends.

From my work friend Janet, Hannah was given the angel, I received the stitchery star from Kath and the pinwheel was from Wendy, must try one of these myself this year.

Andrea sent from the UK a beautifully stitched and finished ornament and gorgeous card - I've had this particular design on my to stitch list for ages!

Carol sent Hannah her first crocheted stocking ornament and I received this darling ornament:

My friend Elizabeth sent us a wonderful package, we were very spoilt. Hannah received the angel stitchery hanging.  I just love the fabrics Elizabeth chose for our gifts!

Next up is the lovely ornament and stitchery table mat I received from Clare, so very lucky to be a recipient of Clare's wonderful stitchery work.

Thank you again my fabulous friends!

I found a couple of photos of some other ornaments I had made prior to Christmas - these white clay ornaments:

Some origami folded star ornaments, pattern for these can be found here

I also can share now what I made for Clare, a Gail Pan Design stitchery.

I also made some fabric plastic bag holders for some of my family members and friends.

See you soon x