Wednesday, November 25, 2009

A Christmas Gift Arrives in the UK

GR&DF here I am again for a second post today!! It is super slow and I am not posting for two days so I thought I should post again.

I heard from Andrea that my Christmas Gift I sent her through the "Christmas Gifts Between Friends" exchange had arrived. Here is snap.....

I did the Yule Sampler from Primitive Needle and finished it into a Yule Box. It is stitched on a Solo piece of Linen from Silweavers using the recommended WDW floss. I wanted to do a little twist away from a traditional colour ground and this worked very nicely. Here is a snap of the inside....


The extras I included were some Godiva chocolates, a couple of skeins of Belle Soie silks a piece of Christmas fabric and a couple of fun California treats. I lined the box with a nice simple low key fabric that I think compliments the exterior. I was really happy with the way it turned out and Andrea is pleased so everything is still - right with the world!!!

Once again Dear Friends..... Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Take care,
edgar

25 comments:

  1. You really do take great photos! And your stitchin' ain't half bad, either.

    Going to Houston for the holidays and am going to visit 3 Stitches. It's just down the street from my son and family and is HUGE!!

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  2. How beautiful! I would love to know how you attached the piece to the box. I'm too chicken to try it myself unless it is "dummy proof"! =)

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  3. It is so beautiful I bet she was over the moon when she received it.

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  4. What a beautiful box! The whole thing is lovely.

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  5. I am awestruck by that gorgeous gift! What a lucky girl! Where did you find that box?

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  6. Wow! That is wonderful! What a beautiful gift you made for her. Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  7. You should do a tutorial on your finishing for this wonderful gift! I would love to know where you got the box as I am doing something similar for a gift.
    As usual love to read your blog and see your fantastic projects/gifts, and pictures. have a wonderful holiday!

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  8. How stunning is this! Hallow Sampler is on my wishlist, and this is equally fine. Edgar, you make the most fabulous boxes!! I also love how you sometimes include poppy seeds in your exchanges. I've always wanted to grow poppies--so pretty. I wonder If I could do it in a planter...

    Well, I bought the foxes' colours today for Fox Forrest...I'm planning to see if they look good on that piece of 36 ct meadow lark I'm treasuring! Well, the oven beckons; hope all is well with your preparations for Thanksgiving dinner!

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  9. A beautiful gift you made!

    Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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  10. Gorgeous Christmas box - I am sure Andrea was really pleased to receive it!

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  11. What a fantastic box! Wonderful finishing. I love this design.
    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  12. Great Finish! I have a couple of pieces I should use on a box of this type but I never get around to it. Maybe I'll be inspired. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  13. Not only was I happy, but I was absolutely over the moon! Confession...I've started on the chocolates now...yummy. :)

    Have a great Thanksgiving!

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  14. Happy Thanksgiving

    Beautiful box

    x

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  15. Edgar it didn't just work out nicely - IT WORKED OUT PERFECTLY and is just too gorgeous for words.
    Lots of Love
    Patti xxx

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  16. I've seen this on Andrea's blog. It's a very beautiful piece, so nicely stitched and adorably finished.

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  17. What a beautiful gift.. I have this stitched up but not framed and I LOVE what you did with the box.. what are the dimensions or where did you purchase the box?

    You do wonderful stitching!

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  18. I saw this one on her blog. I loved it. Now I can tell you too! That is great piece and an amazing finish.

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