In spite of being super busy, I decided to join in
KraftyKat's annual secret Santa swap again, as it is always fun putting together a parcel for someone else who doesn't know you are doing it, and receiving that absolute surprise in the post! My last year's gift was lovely. I never found out what the recipient of my parcel thought of it as she hasn't posted on her blog for over a year, but I hope she enjoyed it!
My Secret Santa present arrived on Christmas Eve. From Australia! Finally I've got the space to take some photos so I can share the delight with you.
Santa obviously hung out on my blog a bit because she totally nailed my tastes. Red tissue even!! Tied with green grosgrain! Ok, this is all traditional Christmas stuff but really, Christmas has my back.
I got two fat quarters of lovely cream and red starry fabric (CREAM AND RED!!!), some gorgeous thread including the most heavenly variegated thread, and a gorgeous pattern. It's even a decent size! Like moi! ;-)
I love this pattern, I love side draping patterns in general because they look so eternally chic.
Thank you Santa from Australia, I feel very 'got' by your choices. It's always a lovely feeling when you feel like someone out there actually has tuned into your vibe. :)
Thank you Santa, and thank you
Kat for coordinating this international swapfest xo
Love your presents.Such a pretty pattern..
ReplyDeleteAren't you the lucky one! No pressure, but when will you be making up that pattern?
ReplyDeleteSadly, I don't think I will be able to make it for me as the style won't deal with my lumps and bumps. I will mull on it though - if I flared teh skirt maybe it would work. I really like it and am determined not to get stuck in a rut. But you will be impressed as today I started on my summer dresses - I have four to make, just unpicking an old one so I can copy that pattern, and I picked u the purdiest fabric today at Global. Yummy! So now I am off to prewash, and unpick. Happiness! x
DeleteThat rainbow thread looks divine ~ looking forward to seeing not one, but FOUR new dresses from you in the early part of 2014 ... J
ReplyDeleteI'm up for the challenge! I m surviving on three dresses, and one I just unpicked so I can copy it so down to two *gulp* No pressure!
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