Friday, January 18, 2019

1st Gifted Gorgeousness of 2019

Hello Dear Reader,

Here is my first post for Gifted Gorgeousness in 2019. Find out more about who is joining in with Gifted Gorgeousness over on Jo’s blog - Serendipidous Stitching - HERE.


 Here is the logo Jo stitched for our 2019 banner:


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Yay! Lookie here! 
I've finally worked out how to upload/download photos from other blogs!  Tee hee!
Always with permission from the owner, of course!


I'm taking part in a Pin Cushion Swap over at Beaquilter, and you can see other pincushions that have been made and posted HERE. It's the first ever swap I've joined, and I have been really nervous about taking part, here is this first pinny I've received. It came all the way from America from Meloney who blogs at ..... Mel’s Quilting Blog





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Front of pinnie

Meloney was sweet enough to send a lovely pouch for my pincushion.

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 And lookey all that purple! You read me well Meloney!
(back view of pinnie)

And this is how Meloney's pinnie and pouch look with a few of my latest makes! You'd almost think I'd made them, tee hee!

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Oh, and I almost forgot to show the lovely card that came with my pressies.

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Shortly, I'll be able to show you the first pincushion I've sent ..... it went in the post on Monday! 



And in other news, guess what! I've got my new sewing machine ..... but not used it yet! More about that next time.

Happy Stitching everyone!



Hugs,
Barbara xxx

16 comments:

Pink Rose said...

Hi Barb beautiful work my friend and love the saying,well done xx

Kim said...

Your cross stitch pretty is gorgeous! Sweet saying.

Magpie's Mumblings said...

I would say that 'gorgeousness' really fits the bill this time! What a sweet pincushion and even a matching pouch too. I would say lucky you! (ps. can't wait to meet your new sewing machine!).

Christine said...

Such a lovely pincushion, and it blends in so well with your makes

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Thanks for taking part in GG this month. Your partner certainly did her research and made the perfect gift for you!

Clare-Aimetu said...

Beautiful Barbara, gifted gorgeousness for sure

Queeniepatch said...

You are one lucky girl, you got a beautiful pin cushion with a pouch and a card. Then you got a new sewing machine which I hope you will enjoy a lot.
Have fun.

rosey175 said...

o wow, everything matches! How awesome is that! Love the purple backing fabric on the pincushion. G'luck figuring out the new sewing machine. :D

RJ said...

Love your stitch Barbara. All of the pincushions are all so pretty. It looks like alot of fun so I know you will enjoy it. Happy New Year! RJ@stitchingfriendsforever

Astrids dragon said...

Such a sweet pincushion and pouch! It does go well with your finishes.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you sent.

Faith... said...

What a gorgeous pin cushion you received and it blends in perfectly with the rest of your things!

Christine B said...

What a pretty pincushion! Lovely colours!! Can't wait to see the one that you sent to someone else! Swaps are a lot of fun!! Christine xx

Janine @ Rainbow Hare said...

That's a lovely gift and it goes perfectly with your recent makes :)

Julie said...

A sweet exchange pin cushion you received.

Ariadne said...

Lovely and special pincushions. Especially the girl!AriadnefromGreece!

Elfie said...

That is a gorgeous pincushion that you received. Mel must know you well - she chose colours you obviously like.