Last Christmas the fiber art facebook group Rag Bag Gals held a handmade ornament swap. Of course it had to be something made out of fabrics and/or threads. Originally the swap was only open to USA residents, and another one for UK residents, which neither of those describe me. But when I asked if someone was willing to swap with me, dear Pen Parkin of Rosa Lily offered to be my swap pal. Thank you so much dear Pen! I really appreciate that! This is the ornament I made her. A Matryoshka doll, which I embroidered by hand.
Later, I will share the beautiful sweet ornament Pen made me, when I share more of the handmade Christmas beauties I received this year.
Christmas has just gone around the corner, but just look what I found in the garden: the first signs of Spring! Isn't that wonderful? So happy to see some little flowers peeping their heads out in the sunshine again!
Wishing you all a most beautiful day, and hope to see you coming Tuesday when the Simply Neutrals linky party will be back! You'll have a whole week to link up and join the party.
Big hugs xx
Wen
very sweet doll! wish it was Spring here! We are about to get a snow storm, right now it is raining so there will be ice too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan :) Oh dear, that's not good news, take care dear! xx
DeleteI am so excited that you were able to be part of our Swap at RagBagGals, Wen! I am so happy you and Pen could trade! What a fabulous Ornament!
DeleteMy mother’s family came from Russia so I have a special fondness for Matryoshka Dolls!
Thank you so much dear Jean! And thank you also for hosting this swap, I loved it very much! Big hugs xx
DeleteSo adorable dear Wen- I so admire your m any skills, and the embroidery is one of them- the ornament is such a beautiful gift to receive.
ReplyDeleteAnd so are the flowers in your garden..... I could not believe my eyes, nothing the like here, Wen, nothing at all. So lovely for you. dear friend. Hugs and smiles with love, Dorthe
Thank you so much sweetie :) The flowers are all in sunny and sheltered spots, the rest of the garden is barren still. But Spring is just around the corner :) Big hugs xx
DeleteDat heb je leuk gemaakt zeg.
ReplyDeleteLief ook.
Tja....voorjaar, ik kan bijna niet wachten!
Dank je wel meis :) xx
DeleteDat heb je mooi gemaakt.
ReplyDeleteLief ook.
Zit veel liefde en werk in, dat zie je.
Tja....lente, ik kan niet wachten.
Dank je wel meis, en ik kan ook niet wachten op de lente! :) xx
DeleteOh Wen, this is a beautiful piece. It shows the love you put into it. Thank you for sharing it. Your flowers are an envy, we just went thru -20, high winds and blowing snow. So really no clean up. A great day to be in doors. Lots of sunshine today. Enjoy
ReplyDeleteThank you so much dear Sylvia :) And oh gosh, such horrible weather you had, hope Spring will arrive soon! Big hugs xx
DeleteHello Sweet Wen. Your Matryoshka doll is precious. Such a wonderful gift you gave. Looking forward to see your received gifts. <3
ReplyDeleteThank you so much dear Sherry :) Big hugs xx
DeleteYour wee doll is something that I'm sure will be left out to admire all year 'round. And flowers - but a distant memory here in Canada.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Mary Anne :) I hope Spring will arrive soon in Canada too! Big hugs xx
DeleteWen, that little doll is precious! Beautiful handwork and I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more neutrals!
Thank you so much dear Naomi :) Big hugs xx
DeleteOh you are so lucky to have spring in your garden already! I keep wishing...
ReplyDeleteWen, your little doll is absolutely beautiful!! I love her so!If you ever make more to sell, please let me know!
Have a beautiful weekend dear Wen!
hugs,Jackie xx
It's only in the sunny and sheltered spots, but Spring is around the corner, I hope :)
DeleteThank you so much sweetie, I am thinking about opening an Etsy shop, but I am thinking this same thing for quite some time now and no shop opened yet, lol. If I do, I will keep in mind to add some of these embroidered dolls :) Big hugs to you xx
So happy to be your partner Wen, your doll is beautiful xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much dear Pen, for your sweet words, the beautiful ornament you sent me, and offering to be my swap partner! Big hugs xx
DeleteYour little doll is simply beautiful, dear Wen.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to you and I'm looking forward to more neutrals.
Sending hugs and love,
Marie
Thank you so much dear Marie! Happy to see you again! Wishing you a most wonderful 2018 too, big hugs xx
DeleteOh my is that ever so sweet, I am sure she is so happy that she did a swap with you! such beautiful stitching and love the peace on the back also!! So wonderful to see flowers blooming, it is way too cold here to see any flowers :(
ReplyDeleteThank you so much dear Connie :) I hope there will be sunny warmth to bring you flowers as well soon! Big hugs xx
DeleteI love matrioskas!AriadnefromGreece!
ReplyDeleteMe too :) They're truly a classic and so much fun to make! Big hugs xx
DeleteWhat a superb little doll which you created and embroidered so beautifully We! I am sure Pen would have been totally delighted to have received this from you. I love all the little embroidered flowers she wears!
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs dear!
Suzy
Thank you so much for your sweet words dear Suzy :) Big hugs to you! xx
Deletesupermooi je borduurwerk. Heerlijk hè? lente. Ik kan niet wachten.
ReplyDeleteDank je wel meis :) Ja laat die lente maar gauw komen, ik ben er echt aan toe! Knuf xx
DeleteThank you for leaving your sweet comment today on my blog. Now I have found your blog. You have a very beautiful creative soul. Love seeing all your creative items.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kris
Thank you Kris, that is sweet of you to say :) I'm happy to have found your blog as well and will come and visit again! Hugs xx
DeleteMy dear, sweet Wen, what a darling little ornament. Your creativity is truly inspiring, my friend.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to thank you for the lovely comments on my blog over the last couple of weeks. Please forgive me for just now visiting you and your beautiful blog. You commented about Andre Rieu being a fellow Dutchman. Oh, how I love him and his music. When he comes to the USA my husband and I are determined to see him in person {{smiles}}
I hope you are well, dear one, and I hope this New Year is off to a delightful start. I look forward to visiting again. Love and hugs to you!