Yesterday evening when I got in very late from work, I found a big envelope waiting for me. I pulled it open straight away and did a little dance right there in the hall. Look what I got!
My package came from Elaine (Dashasel) who, funnily enough, was my partner for the Scrappy Mug Rug Swap last year where I made her a rainbow hexie mug rug. I really had fun making that for her, so it was nice that we were paired up in the opposite direction this time.
I will be honest and admit that when I saw this popping up in the group pool I really hoped it was for me as I had asked for a laptop sleeve, and I just loved the colours and the design. When I got it into my hands, I was totally thrilled, it's beautifully made and quilted, and it's a perfect fit for my laptop.
Don't you love the interlocking stripes? And the quilting? I love how cool the design is, and it's in my fave solid colours too - aqua, pomegranate, coal and ash. You can see how nice and snug a fit it is for my laptop, just perfect :-)
Elaine also sent me a gorgeous covered mod bloom notebook :
Isn't this pretty? I need a fresh notebook for my project ideas and this is perfect! Plus, the pages are squared, rather than lined, bonus for the quilting plans!
And, I admit I gave a little extra squeal when I saw this little bundle of DS fabrics:
It's so hard to get hold of these from here in Ireland, so I am thrilled!
All in all, this was a great swap (again!) I really love working with solids, they push you to think about your design differently. For the 2nd time I have been super lucky in what I received with a really fab, generous swap package that I love and I couldn't be happier. Thanks so much Elaine, I am thrilled!
23 comments:
Oh lovely super goodies! What a great swap xxx
Oh my! The laptop case is stunning!! She is a clever girl! And enjoy your new DS stash!
She did such a great job - lucky you. I bet there are many swappers out there wishing the package came to their doorstep!
ok, yet again I am coveting the package you received... enjoy. HRL
What a clever design! A lovely package all round! Jxo
Oh, wow, I love that herringbone design!
i don`t remember seeing the lap top cover but it is lovely! Great package all round - well deserved obvs!
You're so lucky!! They both look amazing and the DS fabric too!!!
Wow! That is an amazing package! I love that laptop case!
Great package to receive. The laptop case is lovely.
oh wow! what a lucky girl you are! that laptop cover is spectacular! xx
Oooh, what a fab package. I may, or may not, have done a little happy dance when I got into the office and opened mine that I'd just picked up at the sorting office yesterday ;o)
I was eyeing that one off too! It's really gorgeous - what happy mail :o)
Ooh, lucky lady! She did a great job.
I popped into the group pool every now and again and this project definitely jumped out at me - gorgeous! Lucky you!
What a lovely parcel. So nice when your partner gets you just right!
Utterly gorgeous! Love how those stripes interlock, very cool! Yummy DS too :)
Lovely laptop cover! Glad you got a happy result, and DS lovelies too!!
Elaine was my secret partner to sew for! How fun that she had your name--those projects are gorgeous!
I'm so glad you like your package! It was fun to try and figure out what you would like!
You lucky thing - it's a marvellous parcel!!
What a great package, lucky duck! I love how she did the laptop sleeve!
That laptop sleeve is AMAZING! Great job, Elaine!
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