Summer Exchange

I am finally able to show the Summer Exchange hosted by Lainey at the Stitched With Love Exchanges.

I had to create a package for Christina from Whilst Iris Naps.  We were to create a stitched item based on a summer vacation/travel theme.  As soon as I heard the theme, I knew I wanted to stitch this BBD piece.  We were to also include some other goodies.  I know the Halloween pattern and threads don't fit the theme, but I also know that Christina loves Halloween - so in they went! 

 

I just had to include this mermaid scissor fob.  I was happy to hear from Christina that this was her first fob! 

I received a wonderful package from Barb of Barb's Ramblings - Stitching 'N Things.

The first thing my boys found was this box.  Needless to say, it did not last long!

Then there was this beautiful fob and pair of scissors.  Love it! 

Look at the cute charm on the back!  If I ever travel over the pond, I am told I have to visit the Abbey!

She also included this wonderful Summer Needleroll.  A first for me!! So pretty! 

A lovely lace bookmark for my summer reading. 

A package of needles - it is always great to have those extra needles.  See those little seashell charms?  These were attached to the ribbons on the packages.  They will no doubt find their way onto a future piece of needlework.

And finally, this beautiful candle holder.  I love it! It is even more special, since it was made by her husband!!  Isn't is great?

When you look at it from the side, you can see that going along with the summer theme, this was made to remind you of the sea.  See how the bottom has the coloring of the sand!  My boys thought this was pretty cool.  One of them even tried to take it to his room - I put a stop to that, this one is mine! 

The note card is a scene from her town, as is the postcard.  Definitely a place I would love to visit one day! 

 

Thank you so much Barb for your wonderful and generous gifts!

The current exchange theme is Fall/Halloween.  I opted out of this one.  This is such a busy time of year for us, adjusting to back to school, along with scouts and baseball starting up again.  I've barely had time or energy to put in any stitches lately. 
Lainey will be putting up info soon for the Christmas Exchange.  If you'd like to participate, keep an eye on the exchange blog, the link is at the top of this post.

Don't forget to keep an eye on Ned the Gnome's Adventures.  Just click the picture on the side to see what he's been up to. 

Thanks for stopping by, Happy Stitching!