I was expecting a little parcel in the post recently . . . some supplies I’d ordered with a new sewing project in mind . . . so when postie knocked on the door, I was rather surprised to be handed not one, but two parcels. One was my order (more on that further down) but one had come all the way from New Zealand! A surprise parcel from Susan, containing lots of lovely goodies!
Susan sent me: a copy of New Zealand Quilter magazine – their last issue, so that’s a very special one! A very cute little xstitch kit, complete with scissors, to make an adorable scissor fob, some lovely lavender bags (I do love those hearts – so bright and cheerful) and a very cute little embroidered pig keyring:
So a very warm thank you to Susan!
Gibbs was very excited at parcel opening time . . . he was sniffing at those lavender bags, hoping one was for him. Nope! And when I opened the parcel of supplies I had ordered . . . he was hopeful there was something in there for him.
Again, nope! Sorry Gibbs. These are for toys, and most of the items are even for chewing on . . . but not for dogs! Yay, I ordered in a selection of silicon teething shapes plus some squeakers AND four little things that make a sort of rattle sound. You’ve guessed . . . I’m planning on making some baby toys. I fancy having a go at making some with different textures, in bright colours, adding squeakers, rattles or even crinkly paper so that they make lots of fun noises too. Stay tuned!
And a last photo . . . to show a very quick & easy sewing project.
These, made following a free pattern by Made by Rae. They are newborn size and are my first sewing project for my reborn dolls. Fabric is a light-weight cotton, left over from a skirt I made myself in 2016. I did also make a matching kimono top (a free by someone else) but it didn’t turn out quite as planned, so I’ll be trying that again and will show you when I have success.
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Wow! Better than Christmas – at least, Christmas in this household 🙂 Love those lavender bags too, such a pretty idea.
What a lovely gift parcel! Poor Gibbs getting all excited about it though, bless him
How lovely to receive a surprise parcel as well as the one you were expecting. The lavender hearts are pretty. I must remember to pick some of my lavender this year so I can make some. And those baby pants are really cute.
Poor Gibbs – you don’t want him getting jealous of the babies 😉
The postman will never be made redundant in your village!
I keep him on his toes ^^ And I think I’m probably the only one in the village who received parcels from far away places.
Happy mail! The baby clothes and toys will be a fun change of pace. Baby clothes are so quick and take little fabric once you are used to the scale, they make for an enjoyable afternoon of sewing with finished results.😄
that’s the idea ^^
I tried a sewing phase not long ago, for me it didn’t go well. You seem to be doing great though!
I’m lucky to have an entire room to myself for sewing, which makes it easier to lock myself away. Plus I don’t have to clear away in between sewing sessions.
What a lovely surprise!
It´s always nice to have parcels to wait for and surprise parcels……..WOW!!!!!