Recently I joined in the Mouthy Stitches swap. It was the second time for me in this swap, and I loved it. It's full of really nice, positive people. I love the rules for these swaps, as it stops people trying to outdo each other. You don't feel bad because you've sent what was stipulated, when others make a bigger, better item or number of items and add a couple of hundred dollars worth of extras for their partner. This swap was for a tote and a key fob.
I tried to find as much time as possible to comment on all the photos appearing on flickr, although sometimes it was difficult as I was in the middle of moving. There were lots and lots of amazing totes showing up. I had a couple of favourites that I was secretly hoping would come my way. I didn't want to get my hopes up too much but imagine my absolute delight and surprise when I opened the parcel and found this absolutely gorgeous tote inside. I was so excited. It's for me. All for me.
Kelly from Jelliquilts did an amazing job, it's perfect. I love every bit of it. The text fabric, the rainbow wonky stars and stripe on the back, the hand stitching, and the gorgeous lining fabric, that will just have to be reversed so I can parade that side too.
I love the key fob, it's hot pink and has text fabric to match the tote, fabulous.
A big thank you to the swap mamas for pairing me with two very lovely partners.
I really did hit the jackpot with this one, thank you so much Kelly for being the best stalker ever.
I tried to find as much time as possible to comment on all the photos appearing on flickr, although sometimes it was difficult as I was in the middle of moving. There were lots and lots of amazing totes showing up. I had a couple of favourites that I was secretly hoping would come my way. I didn't want to get my hopes up too much but imagine my absolute delight and surprise when I opened the parcel and found this absolutely gorgeous tote inside. I was so excited. It's for me. All for me.
I really did hit the jackpot with this one, thank you so much Kelly for being the best stalker ever.
Lovely! You did get lucky! But I'm sure the person who got your, is very lucky too.
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Lucky you! This is a great tote! Your lining matches mine!
ReplyDeletetotally beautiful bag!
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous is your tote. Well after all your moving and stresses you deserve to having something lovely. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIf you hadn't said who it was made it I would have guessed Kelly anyway. With her rainbow and melody miller obsessions it was fairly easy!
ReplyDeleteOh Yeah!! That is a very cool bag!!! Definitely the Jackpot!! Kelly is always making fabulous things.
ReplyDeleteOh brilliant! Kelly is so talented and also a funny, lovely lady. Thrilled that you got this one.
ReplyDeleteOh lucky girl. That lining fabric is wnderful. I got a zippy purse from Kelly in the last round, and I use it every day.
ReplyDeleteIts just lovely. I adore the text fabric and rainbow colours are always a favourite of mine too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bag!! I am still waiting in anticipation for mine. I'm always the last to receive *sigh... :)
ReplyDeleteLucky girl! what fun to have such a colourful, useful bag! Mx
ReplyDeleteThanks for your very kind words - I loved making this for you!
ReplyDeleteVery cool, lucky you!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a jackpot! Love the text and big stitching. And is the last picture the LINING? OmG
ReplyDeleteFantastic tote - lucky you!
ReplyDeleteOh you received a nice one (but I still love mine the best). I love the colors, the text fabric, the stars, the stitching....you made out quite nicely!!
ReplyDeleteOooh, very pretty!
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