This year I participated in Angela's ornament exchange. Although I haven't heard from my recipient, the post office said it's been delivered, so I'm going to show it, since it was last month's small. It is the LHN ornament from the 2012 JCS ornament issue. I was pretty faithful to the finishing. I used a wool fabric that I had and went with a navy blue ricrac instead of the green which would have been difficult to match. I changed all the colors on this from Crescent/Classic Colorworks to Weeks, except for Joshua Tree which was called for. (I can look in my project bag when I get home if you are desperate to know my changes.)
In return I received this patriotic snowman ornament. As you may know, I collect snowmen, so this will be a delightful addition to my tree. I wish I could tell you more about this, but this exchange was "no extras" and my partner took that incredibly seriously and didn't even include a note with her name on it! (Do you think they will kick me out of the club since I wrapped the ornament in tissue, put it in a plastic baggie and added a Christmas card? Have I gone totally over the top?)That's the fun of an exchange, you just never know what you'll get!
Oh wow they are both lovely! Haha! I can't believe the sender didn't even send a note! It may be that she belongs to another forum where they do anonymous exchanges where they are not allowed to say who sent it. I do in fact belong to one like that but haven't exchanged on it as I think its a bit weird not saying your name. Anyway, both are gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteBoth are very nice, but I especially like the one you made and how you finished it. I tend to finish things the same way and need to try some new ways.
ReplyDeleteI love both ornaments -- the one you stitched (and it looks great with the blue ric rac) and the one you received. I really like the patriotic snowman.
ReplyDeleteRobin in Virginia
I guess the stitcher of that cute snowman wanted to remain truly anonymous!! I really love that LHN one and your finishing is perfect--need to get my magazine out and stitch that one next year.
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely ornaments Nikki.
ReplyDeleteLinda
They're both great! Lol about your partner not even saying who she was. Mystery time!
ReplyDeleteThey're both lovely. I've done totally anonymous exchanges before, maybe your partner thought this was one of those.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, a zip-loc bag is definitely going WAY too far :)
Lovely ornies! I do love how you've finished yours....the navy works for me!
ReplyDeleteHmmm.....I have to admit that I have on occassion posted off an exchange piece and only discover weeks later that the card I'd prepared was still lying in my bag......
Love both the ornaments, particularly like your finishing :-)
ReplyDeleteI've just done a secret exchange (I don't usually participate in these), i too sent a card but didn't sign it because all will be reveled on the forum later, perhaps that's what your 'secret stitcher' thought.
They are both very nice!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a successful exchange! Your ornament is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful ornaments - the exchange went very well I'd say...though I wonder why your snowman is frowning...
ReplyDeleteohhh wow.. I love the design and pattern.. great pick. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh golly, I love your exchange piece sent and I think your received Snowman is cute as a button!
ReplyDeleteBig Smiles on your extras :)
Those are both delightful! What a fun swap. :)
ReplyDeleteYour LHN piece is just beautiful. Great stitching and finishing.
ReplyDeleteTake Care & Happy Stitchin'
Hugs, Sandy
Lovely exchange, two great Ornies.
ReplyDeleteI like to put a note in everything I send, even EBay sales LOL
Yep, certainly over the top with the tissue paper ¿
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitched and finished design with the ricrac