Monday, January 26, 2009

Giving and Receiving

A beautiful card from a special friend in The Netherlands.
Some goodies.
Don't you love it when you get a package in the mail? It happens so seldom at our house. So it is even more exciting when I know something is on its way. I won a giveaway from Carolien in The Netherlands and she emailed last week to tell me she had sent it. So for the last couple of days I have been watching expectantly for the mail to arrive.

Saturday it came!

Carolien is very skilled at cross stitch and quilting and she knows I love color and I am a quilter, so she made this mini pillow especially for me. It has quilt patterns in each of the 4 sections and is filled with lavender. I love it! Look at all those perfect little stitches.She also gave me these wonderful stork scissors with a fob, custom made for me with blue and white beads. How did she know I had no decent scissors for snipping threads?
There was also a package of delicious Dutch coffee candies!

That's the "receiving" part of this post. To find out about the "giving" part, click here . I'd love it if one of the bloggers I knew won it!


Rhondi xo




24 comments:

  1. Rhondi, that cross stitch is stunning. I am quilter so I love that it is four different patterns and the color is spectacular.

    Renee

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  2. What a fun package to receive and such beautiful items inside.

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  3. How lovely.... I adore those small scissors.... they are so cute..... and I have to tell you that tablecloth is so calling my name..... love that plaid...
    HUgs
    Linda

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  4. Dear Rhondi,

    This was too much honour, you know ... I can make some stitches, but am just a beginner in quilting! No lessons, just messing around a bit ... I'm trying to make my first application block right now. When I see your quilts, my ... will I ever learn that?
    But I am really glad you like my little presents.

    Take care & hugs, Carolien

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  5. Getting gifts in the post sure beats bills! I love those scissors x

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  6. What a wonderful package indeed! And all the way from the Netherlands...

    The pillow is just beautiful. The scissors are so cute!
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  7. Hi Rhondi,

    Oh yes the counted cross is beautiful!. I love Carolien's work she is so gifted. You know I love all kinds of needlework and I truly understand all the time and love it takes to make such a special gift.
    Enjoy your day,
    Elizabeth

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  8. Rhondi...What beautiful gifts! I know firsthand how long it takes me to complete a crosstitch project so you must be very dear to your friend to give it away!

    I really do love the stork scissors. What a keepsake!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  9. What a wonderful gift. I'm so happy you won. I have met Carolien and she is just a great person. She just has kindness in all her actions.
    Have a good day.
    Nancy

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  10. how fun to see your parcel unpacked at your house, and ready to be packed over in Holland! Loved the rooms on your pink Saturday too!

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  11. What a lovely card, and how perfect to have the pretty tulips from the Netherlands! :-) And what gorgeous gifts! The pillow is so pretty, and yes, it really looks like *you*! And the little stork scissors? How cute can ya get?! :-)

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  12. Hi Rhondi,
    That is one pretty pillow and those scissors,Yes I just love to get surprises in the mail,I guess we are all children at heart.
    Blessings,
    Sue

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  13. Hi Rhondi, What a beautiful package of treasures you received. The pillow is gorgeous and the scissors are really special with the blue beads. Yes, it is always wonderful to have a package arrive in the mail.
    I know you are enjoying your pretties.
    hugs, Celestina Marie

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  14. What lovely gifts, and how fun to be the receiver of these treasures. laurie

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  15. What a sweet, thoughtful gift. My favorite is that blue fob for your scissors - it reminds me of my Blue Willow dishes. :) blessings, marlene

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  16. I love packages in the mail too. Love that needlepoint pillow. You're one lucky gal. Mimi

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  17. What a beautiful package to have received in the post! How wonderful!

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  18. How lovely! Gifts this special don't come along every day. What a blessing when they do. I received one this week too . . . handmade with love and just perfect!!!

    Anything created with a needle, thread, and fabric is definitely a passion of mine . . . . along with health & wellness, my family (especially the grandkids) and my Jesus.

    Have an incredibly blessed day!

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  19. Love your wlal hanging! Makes me want to spend the afternoon sewing!
    Paula in Idaho

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  20. Very nice goodies! I like the scissors with the blue beads!

    Katherine

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  21. Hi Rhondi -
    Gifts from special friends are such cherished treasures. I especially the love the gorgeous scissors and fob made just for you. What a treat!
    ~Adrienne~

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  22. My goodness, what a wonderful package to receive. I do like the tulip card, it has the effect of vintage tiles. x

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Rhondi