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First is this adorable fabric basket that Laurey made (we won't comment on the number of Dove chocolates that are already missing, ok?) I love the Christmas ribbon candy fabric and it has a fun black and white polka dot lining. Also isn't this little sewing machine pretty?
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Next up is this cute gingerbread man mini quilt - sorry about the shadows, he doesn't have black circles under his eyes in real life. He's a great addtion to my ever expanding gingerbread man collection.
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Then this haul is from Stephie. I love the zipper bag - I mean what's not to love? Polka dots and my name embroidered in yellow - perfect - she knows me soooo well. Inside was some sock yarn - again she knows my weaknesses - and then there is her homemade peppermint bark. This will NOT be shared with others in this household - they are not worthy - LOL! Ok, I'm selfish where peppermint bark is concerned.
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And these beauties were made by Linda -- crocheted potholders! These lovelies will NEVER touch a pot, I promise. Linda has some vintage ones in her kitchen and I've always admired them. It is so nice to have some for my very own.
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And last but certainly not least is this gem - a polka dot chicken mug!! OMG!!! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! Linda picked it up a while ago and saved it for me for Christmas. It warms my heart to know that my friends think of me when they see items like this. I think it proves that I have warped their minds too - LOL!
So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all my quilty lady friends! I don't know what I do without you in my life.
Hope everyone has a safe and Happy News Years Eve - I'll be spending it the way I like it, quietly at home.
Happy stitching -
carol fun