I joined the Favorite things swap that Connie was hosting. My partner Laurie does not have a blog so I wanted to show you the package I sent her.
I sent her some shell buttons, a market bag I crocheted, a vintage bureau scarf, a piece of fabric with travel themes, and some Patons Bamboo and silk yarn.
I received an amazing package from Laurie. I forgot to take a picture before I ripped into it. Each item was wrapped in a beautiful pink rosebud paper. Look at all these wonderful goodies she sent me. I feel absolutely spoiled!!!
As much as I love other crafts my favorite by far is crochet. I have started on another bag. I made this with some leftover yarn. It is a practice bag because I wasn't sure how it would come out but I am happy with it so far. It is done in single crochet so it's quick and easy. I am planning to line it and add some handles.
This is the bottom of the bag. It came out great and I will be adding something sturdy to the bottom before I line it.
My sister in law is having a baby and I decided I would try to make my first baby sweater. This pattern was very old and some of the directions were not easy to understand but I muddled through it and the end product is not too bad. I was quite happy with it for the first sweater I have crocheted. Somehow the first time I crocheted the sleeves they were huge and I had to redo them but otherwise it came out great.
Crochet is my favorite hobby and I love to try new patterns. Next, I hope to try a tunic for me that I saw in a book recently. Wish me luck.The ac has been fixed. It is another very hot day here and we are thankful it works. It will be a better night to sleep with it on. The man who came was very nice and he checked the fuses first, that's what I thought might be wrong, and that was it. The total bill was $170 which was not bad. I was so thankful. Then that night our monitor decided to stop working. It wouldn't do anything. I had no idea what was wrong and hubby was not home. The next day he worked on it and it came to life. Thank you God for such a handy hubby.
13 comments:
Oh Ruth, everything looks wonderful and I love love love the baby sweater! you did a great job on it what a wonderful gift to give!!
I'd say you both were spoiled! What goodies both ways.
That sweater is just beautiful! I seem to have the same problem with sleeves - they end up looking more appropriate for legs not arms!
That sweater is ADORABLE!
Very pretty...amazing sewing!
sandy toe
What fun to get surprises in the mail. I love the crocheted bag and the little baby sweater are both so nice. I am inspired to crochet a market bag myself, if my hands will stand it...
Karin
What great swap packages. I've tried my hand at crochet but it always boggles my mind!
what a fun swap. Looks like you two were paired up beautifully. I love the bags that you crocheted. And that baby sweater is adorable!
The baby sweater is adorable!!!!
So glad to hear that the a/c is back!
I'm loving that market bag!
Wow, Ruth, I think you both got great goodie bags!!! What a nice swap. Hope all is well with you. Missing chatting with you all....just no time these days. ]
Hugs to you,
Bev
Hello Ruth,
Thanks for popping in for a visit at my place! ;0) It's always nice to see you.
I love the swap items....both sides..I see you got the dvd for the movie Mrs Potter..and I love Victoria magazine. I have all of their first issues up to the time they quit publishing several years back.
I agree with you on the crochet..it's such a creative craft that can evolve into anything we can imagine...the covered motorcycle work of art is a great example!
Have a great day and drop by anytime..I'm always close by.
Steph
What sweet goodies! Love that lil sweater awwww.
Love your bag!
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