Friday 4 July 2008

My presents...........

Finally I have the photos of my beautiful presents from Margaret...........when you help someone out with supplies expecting nothing in return except "thanks" which I received, I was totally surprised when Margaret said she needed my address as she wanted to send something to me for my assistance..............well look what she has made............check out her blog she does lots of cross stitch, stitcheries, bags (blames me for that addition.......lol)

She has made a beautiful stitching bag for me with some of her beautiful cross stitch of a chook and my name Chookyblue on it also............so personalised I am honoured.........here are all the goodies............oh and it is all on blue dragonfly fabric..........someone is going to be jealous

Fairy Girl wants one with a fairy and her name on it now so will work on that for Christmas I think.........might have some time by then - can't belive it is July already.........

here is a close up of the chooky on the bag and you can see other chooks and birds in the big chooky........beautiful cross stitch............

Not only did I get the stitching bag but a pincushion (with cross stitch chooks) and a nifty round needle keeper............all matching..........


the some beautiful fabrics and hand dyed embroidery threads............

I have had a week I would prefer to forget and for this parcel to turn up now it made me smile and feel good..........thankyou Margaret

thanks to my regular commenters your emails have been appreciated and if I usually visit your blog and leave comments I have been but just not had time to comment..........

the lambs are going well........so far so good and school holidays start today so the kids can do some more of the feeding.........yippee I say...........

take care til next time..............Chookyblue

37 comments:

Lorraine said...

lucky you! the cross stitch chook with all the other birds/chooks is amazing!!..I love the little needle keep too....blogging friends are just fabulous!!!

Candace said...

What a beautiful gift. I especially like the sewing bag with your name, and the pin cushion, I guess i just like everything.

Unknown said...

What a wonderful parcel, its'nt it great how these sort of parcels arrive just at the right time......

jacquie said...

What a beautiful thank you gift. Isn't the blog world filled with some fab folks!

Unknown said...

OH WOW.!!! Margaret's stitching is just Stunning to say the least...what a Lovely Gesture..
cheers
maree

Anita said...

Some gorgeous gifts there, lovely stitching Margaret!

Lurline said...

The chook is just beautiful - love all the other gifts, too. Glad your day is brighter - best wishes - Lurline.

Scottish Nanna said...

What a lovely gift to get I love all the blue cross stitching its Gorgeous.
Hugs Mary.

rachelmp said...

What lovely gifts! You are a lucky blogger .. I hope the lambo's are treating you well too

May Kristin said...

Hope you are not too exhausted and doing ok.
Love what you got in the mail from Margaret!
Take care!

Lynda said...

Glad your little surprise made your day. Can not imagine what it is like looking after 5 little lambs in addition to EVERYTHING else you do. When I was a kid we had 1 to look after, and that was bad enough. Seems like Margaret's gift was timely boost. Hang in there!!

Lise in Norway said...

Lovely embroidery you have made and the gifts is wonderful.I follow your blog teaching this is needed Thanks!

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful gift and YES I'M JEALOUS!!!!!
I can see the "Chookyblue" bag was meant for but maybe the rest was meant for me with that fabric......

Gita said...

What a beautiful gift to get! Gorgeous.
Hugs

Stina Blomgren said...

I know what you are going through...lambing time is a hectic time... it´s the same with the goats we used to have!! And you do have a lot of sheep!! :o)
Those surprise parcels are something really special...you feel so blessed that you have such wonderful friends!! And you got some really nice ones!

Unknown said...

This is so great. What a lovely person she is.

Helz said...

& Personalised... Made to order Chookyblue! I discover daily just how special Bloggers are & what with the Quin's Margaret's timing looks to have been perfect!

Karrin Hurd said...

What a lovely Chook, and wonderful stitching and presents. I love chickens too, and blue, my favorite color! What a lucky girl you are! Good luck on the babies!

Teodo said...

A wonderful gift for you that are a wonderful woman.
ciao ciao

Leanne said...

Lovely blogging goodness.

dutchcomfort said...

That’s one of the things that blogging makes so amazing! Enjoy your gifts and the school-holiday!

Anonymous said...

What a glorious gift and what a talented giver. Everything looks just so special. I have utmost envy for someone with those cross stitch skills. It is the one craft I run from. congratulations to giver and receiver.

Cheryl said...

What a nice and wonderful gift for a nice and wonderful person!

Janet said...

Margaret does exquisite work - so lovely and the colours are great. Lucky you!!
Hope things are beginning to settle down with lambing.
Have a restful weekend. Will await info on scss swap.
Janet in Nova Scotia, Canada

Anne Heidi said...

What a sweet and special gift! Enjoy the school holidays.

The Naturalist's Daughter said...

Gorgeous. What wonderful gifts! Margaret does amazing work. That cross stitch chook is stunning, as well as the rest...
You deserve wonderful gifts.
Hope you are getting some chance of a break and some R&R.

Levin said...

thank goodness for holidays! glad to hear your life is getting back on track. and lucky you for getting presents - they are a great way to make people happy.
here's to helpful kids and lots of presents.
l
x

Lily Mulholland said...

Gorgeous - I can see why it made your day...or week!

Jodie said...

Blogger sure does suck today!!!! This is my 3rd time at trying to leave a message... Everything looks great, I love the hand dyed thread..

Jodie :)

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said...

What great treasure!!! Gorgeous. Hope the next week is improved, tracey

Annie said...

Hi Chooky, I have been very busy with my holidays and have missed your beautiful lambs. Enjoy the hols and hope your next week picks up.

Kieny The Dutchlady said...

Those gifts are lovely and it's so nice that they have been made personally for you.

Jenny said...

What a lovely thoughtful blogging friend you have-such special gifts tailor made for you-they are just gorgeous

Grazia said...

You received so lovely gifts!!!!!
Donna, I wish you a better week....
Ciao
Grazia

Christine said...

Beautiful gifts ... I love the chooks within the chook. What are you going to make with the fabrics and threads?

Jeanne said...

Donna, I love your thank you gifts! Margaret does such lovely work. The chicks are perfect for you.

Carole said...

Lovely! So you! ;o) That was so sweet of Margaret! thanks for sharing!