And That was Christmas...

We survived the heat and a wonderful time was had by all.
May we all remember Jesus and the great love he has for us all year round.
 

This is the quilt I sent to Michelle in the SSCS.

Here are the yellow/orange/brown HST's I've made for the swap.
 

May the stars shine bright for you in 2013.
 

SSCS 2012 Received

These are the lovely items that Karol-Ann made for me for
Chookyblue's Secret Santa Christmas Swap (SSCS) 2012.

This bag is sturdy and roomy and has a magnetic snap closure.
 

 The needle case is charming with lots of felt pages.

And this great Christmas stocking - always good to tuck those little surprises in and not just at Christmas! At least that's what I'm hoping...
 

This is the delightful hand-made flower on the bag.
I thought it worthy of a close-up.

All the loot. Thanks so much Karol-Ann!


And a big thanks to Chookyblue for another great SSCS.

It must be nearly Christmas because...

I have received my first Christmas present!! I joined Chookyblue's Secret Santa Christmas Swap (SSCS) and the lovely Karol-Ann from sewkalico has sent me these presents!!

 Look at these gorgeous hand-made birds - complete with their own keeping-safe pouch (wish I'd thought of that.)

Today is the day I put the tree up. 

Can you guess which ornaments will go on first?

Thank you Karol-Ann!!