Saturday 16 January 2016

SSCS Swap received...........

My Secret Santa Christmas Swap partner was Josie @ Dilly Dimple 
Oh I so wished I was a fly on the wall when she told her sewing friends she was in the swap and that she was making for me...........LOL............
Boy oh boy did she do well................the bag is just gorgeous...............I love it.............pockets everywhere.............perfect needleturn.............
lots of tiny detail...........
even on all the pockets...........
and look a chook christmas ornament...........its so cute...........
Josie also included the Scottish Farmer since I'm a farmer and I can see whats happening in agriculture in her part of the world............
since I have some belted galloways she sent me a beltie calendar..........how cool.......and a few other treats including some chooky fabrics..............
Thanks so much for being a great partner Josie.........
Catch you later.......
Chookyblue.........

30 comments:

Michelle Ridgway said...

Oh what a gorgeous bag! Josie sent a beautiful parcel and the chooky ornament is so cute x

Jeanette said...

Fabulous gifts from Josie. Love the Beltie calender. Hugs,xx

Linda said...

I❤️❤️❤️Handmade gifts!

Janice said...

Lucky you! Josie has really spoilt you and they are all really thoughtful gifts. I just love your Chooky ornament and so much work has gone into the bag.

retdairyqueen said...

What great gifts Love the bag and how lovely is your Chooky?

Maria said...

Beautiful gifts Josie made and sent to you... Sew nice for you to be spoilt !

Ondrea said...

So many lovely gifts from dear Josie. I love her blog. She is a very talented and thoughtful lady as well as amusing. Enjoy.

Leratdesfils said...

Beautiful bag and lovely Christmas ornament !
Bravo Josie !

KERYN B said...

Poor Josie that was a whole lot of pressure for her lol. The bag she made is absolutely beautiful and the little chicken is just stunning.

Anonymous said...

Hi Chooky wow what beautiful gifts Josie sent to you,oh i really love the chook decoration,she is a very clever lady,enjoy your new gifts my friend xx

EL RINCON DE CHELO said...

Preciosos trabajos!!!

Melody said...

A perfect parcel so beautifully tailored just for you.

Sue SA said...

Great gifts, especially had a good chuckle that you can buy belted galloway calendars! The hand made chook ornament is amazing, just perfect.

kiwikid said...

Beautiful bag from Josie. ...lovely work and detail, the chook decoration is so cute and perfect for you Chooky. Great calender and other goodies. Josie did really well.

Diane-crewe said...

she really stalked you GOOD xx what a wonderful package to receive x

Fiona said...

fabulous gift... I love Josie's work and wonderful that there is some in your home now....
Hugz

Tracy said...

Perfect gifts for you Chooky. Josie is a clever clog.

Unknown said...

Gosh fantastic gifts there Chooky. Love the bag, beautiful work. That chooky ornament gave me a giggle. How cute is that! Hope you are doing ok x

Cath said...

oh didn't she do well! I thought that was a special fabric until you indicated the needleturn....bootiful! I call those belted galoways....oreo cows and was very upset that my farmer didn't invest in some of those when we bought our cows!!

FloS said...

You have been spoiled !! All these gifts are splendid !
Florence

Susan said...

Josie has sent wonderful gifts. I think there would be a little more pressure making for you!

Flickenstichlerin said...

Wonderful presents Chooky, such delicate sewing, what a treat. And yes, I can relate to the pressure.
Greetings,
Sylvia

Jindi's Cottage said...

Totally gorgeous perfect presents...it would have been hilarious to see her reaction on opening that email!...

loulee said...

What a great gift. Perfect for a chook like you xx

DAWNIE said...

Just love what Josie has made for you. Her work is beautiful

Carole said...

Absolutely lovely! So thoughtful of Josie! Thank you for sharing!

Anita said...

What a gorgeous bag!

cityquilter grace said...

what lovely gifts just right for you! we are having bitter cold here so enjoying your summer photos....glad to see you blogging again! :)

CountryMum said...

What a wonderful array of gifts! The bag is just gorgeous. And to included a rural newspaper + cow calendar... very thoughtful indeed.

creations.1 said...

Gorgeous gifts Chooky and so well put together to suit you!!