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It is Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas….

July 24, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 32 Comments

… with the arrival of a wonderful package from the talented Terri from Purple and Paisley as part of our Christmas in July Swap. Terri very generously sent double of everything as Sarah and I had participated as pair. You should have seen our faces when we saw all the gorgeous packages – all tied up with strips of Christmas fabric.

First up were the matching Christmas stockings with embroidered details. These will take pride of place on our mantle piece this Christmas.

A hand stencilled and coffee dyed little pillow and tree ornament.

A crocheted tea cup in cushion and little pouch, complete with panda bear button(Sarah’s favourite animal)

Felt Christmas Tree kits complete with felt baubles and decorations so that Sarah and I can enjoy some crafty time together

Cookbook with yummy Cookie recipes and some Christmas Recipe cards for all the treats we will deliver this Christmas.

Terri sent us a lovely letter explaining each item. Thanks again Terri for your thoughtfulness and care that you have put into each of these wonderful items. We really treasure them:)

Posted by Lisa and Sarah

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  1. Linda says

    July 24, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    Such a lovely package, my gosh done in 2’s. You girls were spoilt.

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  2. Purple and Paisley says

    July 24, 2009 at 5:57 pm

    thank you for the nice post…here’s to the start of a wonderful friendship…☺

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  3. Messy Karen says

    July 24, 2009 at 6:59 pm

    Terri sent you some nice goodies. so cute is the crochet bag & pincushion.

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  4. méri says

    July 25, 2009 at 12:04 am

    :)))))))
    Lucky, lucky girls!!!!

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  5. texmorg says

    July 25, 2009 at 1:43 am

    I love getting things in the post. Cant wait to see what you make from that fabulous book.
    Linda

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  6. Stephanie says

    July 25, 2009 at 2:35 am

    Very sweet swap gifts. How thoughtful Terri sent twice the goodies.

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  7. Angel.Pearls says

    July 25, 2009 at 3:17 am

    Those are pretty parcels -love the cookingbook! Best//Eva

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  8. Sew Useful Designs says

    July 25, 2009 at 3:56 am

    Aawww how beautiful and thoughtful! Very very thoughtful and the spirit of Christmas is alive and well!

    Such wonderful gifts and you both deserve them!!
    Hugs!
    Vikki xoxo

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  9. Rumi says

    July 25, 2009 at 4:32 am

    Such wonderful swap gifts! Very thoughtful of Terri.

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  10. Christy says

    July 25, 2009 at 5:12 am

    Oh gosh such sweet Christmas treats! There’s a little christmas in july giveaway in my blog too xx

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  11. Tracy says

    July 25, 2009 at 5:51 am

    Soooo many sweet treats! Nothing like fun mail! A cookbook & recipes is always a wonderful gift at the holidays. And this Christmas in July is growing on me… Normally I can’t even get my head around the idea of Christmas until about October… LOL! Happy weekend you girls ((HUGS))

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  12. Henrysmomsmusings says

    July 25, 2009 at 8:20 am

    What wonderful goodies. Those swaps look like great fun.

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  13. two hippos says

    July 26, 2009 at 2:15 am

    what a great swap!

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  14. Ale says

    July 25, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    :D, nice presents,, just like a christmas morning

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  15. Chocolate Cat says

    July 25, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    What a lovely christmas parcel! I think you’ll enjoy that ‘cookie’ book.

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  16. Cascade Lily says

    July 25, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    Wow those Christmas stockings are GORGEOUS! You lucky girls!

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  17. Kylie says

    July 25, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    Lucky girls – everything looks great. Looking forward to seeing the little christmas trees decorated – might make a great activity with the kids.

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  18. Handmade in Israel says

    July 26, 2009 at 2:36 am

    Wow! What a swap package… how very generous. Enjoy!

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  19. Tania says

    July 26, 2009 at 5:17 am

    Receiving swaps always feels like Christmas. But a Christmas in July swap must have had you reaching for the egg nog…

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  20. goldenbird says

    July 26, 2009 at 11:29 am

    Those are such wonderful swap items. I love the hand stenciled pillow and tree ornament. Sending you felted Christmas Tree gifts to put together with Sarah was a great idea.

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  21. Dawn says

    July 26, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    This sure was a fun swap!! You recieved some awesome gifts!

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  22. Cheryl says

    July 26, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    Such wonderful goodies!!! Isn’t Christmas in July the best ?!

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  23. Journeying Five says

    July 26, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    what a great swap! a little christmas in july! how fun!

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  24. Sandi says

    July 26, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    Wow! twice the fun, opening those goodies! Great swap! Terri is so thoughtful. You will be all ready for christmas in december!

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  25. Carrie P. says

    July 27, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    How sweet of Terri. She is so talented in so many ways. And doing it all two times. Very nice.

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  26. Gail says

    July 27, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    Wow! What an amazing, generous package!
    P.S. Are those your published books in your sidebar link?

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  27. Shannon says

    July 27, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    Lucky you! Is there anything better than getting packages in the mail? I can’t think what it would be…

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  28. May Kristin says

    July 29, 2009 at 10:58 am

    What a wonderful package you got, and how thoughtful of her to make one of each for both of you!

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  29. Linda says

    July 29, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    such wonderful goodies they are all so beautiful. I LOVE what you did with the men’s pjs too they look fabulous

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  30. bluebird-lyn says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:04 pm

    Hello Lisa and Sarah, thank you for visiting…..you received some delightful gifts…your swap partner would have been very busy….warm regards lyn

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  31. goldenbird says

    July 30, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    Just want to let you know I gave you an award on my blog today. No obligation to pass it on, post about it, or anything like.

    🙂

    Reply
  32. Mistea says

    August 4, 2009 at 12:55 am

    such a lot of sweetness – enjoy!

    Reply

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