Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Fall Exchange with Pat

I recently participated in an exchange with Pat but haven't had a chance to post the lovely things she sent me.  I do feel that our schedules are finally falling into place.  I haven't had lots of stitching time but the little I have had has been devoted to exchanges.  Now that we have both received them I can share.  Pat sent me a wonderful hand knit scarf in autumn colors and I just LOVE it.  I am looking forward to using it regularly as the temps have started to cool.  She also sent other wonderful goodies and a beautifully stitched decorative pillow.  Absolutely darling.  Thank you Pat.
 

I created a finished sewing box for Pat.  I have never done this type of finish but I am pleased with how it turned out.  The box top was chosen as one of the 2012 Year of Smalls and thought it was perfect for our exchange.  I sanded and stained the box with Briwax.
 
 


I lined the interior with a beautiful leaf print that I found in my travels.  Inside I created some counting pins which are made into a needlebook that looks like a matchbook.  I also created a beaded fob for a shiny pair of scissors.



 

I added some fall scented lotion and hand sanitizer and a darling patchwork pumpkin ornament that can be used as a pincushion. 

Here is a close-up of the beaded fob.  I had a wonderful time putting this exchange together and felt my creative juices flowing.  It's a good thing we had a deadline otherwise I would have kept on added more and more.  Thanks for stopping by my little corner of blogland.  Happy Stitching!

19 comments:

Samplers, Silks and Linens said...

Brilliant! Well thought out beautifully executed fall exchange - you have an eye for detail Nataly - beautiful work - hugs and stitches, Amanda

Keeper of the Crowes said...

Love what you did with this pieced, Nataly.
Linda

Patty C. said...

LOVE your box!

butterfly said...

Lovely exchanges , love the box, and there are so many lovely goodies.

cucki said...

very sweet exchange..i love the box so much..
hugs xxx

dixiesamplar said...

It's all so lovely Nataly...and you box turned out perfectly!

Shirlee said...

Beautiful exchanges!

Vickie said...

Wow! What great exchanges. I really love the box and that beaded fob.♥

pam said...

Looks like a great exchange. Hope your family is well. Missed you this fall, hopefully next year.

Bekca said...

What a brilliant Autumnal themed exchange! The fob is beautiful, as is the lovely pumpkin ornament. I bet you're looking forward to using the cosy scarf!
Best wishes.

Teresa said...

Hi Nataly, I have so missed keeping up with you. Your stitched box is just beautiful. I even missed meeting Wes, how sweet is he.
As I look back over your blog your stitching is just wonderful and what fun vintage finds.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

Joysze said...

Beautiful exchanges, Nataly.

Carol said...

Wow! Your stitched box for Pat is so, so pretty, Nataly. I really need to try doing one myself next year... And such lovely gifts you received as well--enjoy!

valerie said...

Great exchange! Love the goodies sent and received!

Nicola said...

Beautiful exchanges and well done you on the way you finished the box.

Anna van Schurman said...

Great exchanges. Like that lining fabric.

Theresa said...

what a great exchange!!!! The box is so beautiful!!!!

Lynn said...

A super exchange! Pat's pillow is just darling!
You did an awesome job on your box finish. I love all the goodies you chose to fill it with too!

Catherine said...

Great goodies! Love that fob ~ are you going to be making those to sell along with your pins?