Angel Swap 2009 gifts received - Wow!
Don't you just love it when the mailman shows up with something other than the usual bills, junk and more junk? George surprised me the other day and I wasn't even home to enjoy it! This past Tuesday was an election day here in our city so I worked down at my local polling place from 6:30 in the morning until 8:30 that night. It's a long day of mostly sitting and waiting, but I brought my crochet bag and was able to whip up a few more cotton floor duster covers in between visiting with neighbors.
When I got home, here's what was waiting for me...
This package came all the way from Norway from my Secret Stitcher's Angel, Marit of Marit's Hobbyblogg!
Look at all the wonderful things she sent me!
This bag is so different from anything I've seen before. It's a Norwegian design by Annaka called Byveska (Townbag) which Marit improvised a little to include the hand stitched piece with roses.
Inside the bag on one side are open pockets and on the other side there is a zippered pocket. This bag is very generously sized and has long straps so it can be carried comfortably over the shoulder and hold plenty of stuff...I'm thinking of course of knitting or crochet stuff!
Around the top of the bag are little loop tabs with a very heavy rope through them. When you pull the ends apart, the bag closes up. Very clever design! I just love it!
Also included in my package was this hand stitched bookmark, a darling little pin cushion, and the softest skein of yarn I have ever owned! I'll have to make something nice out of that for sure!
Marit and I seem to have many things in common, among them our love of bags and knitting. Did she spoil me in this swap or what?
Happy Stitching!

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When I got home, here's what was waiting for me...
Marit and I seem to have many things in common, among them our love of bags and knitting. Did she spoil me in this swap or what?
Happy Stitching!

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7 Comments:
Wonderful goodies! The bag is awesome!
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Sweet P, At
November 5, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Very pretty gifts! I love my mail lady too!
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Abby and Stephanie, At
November 5, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Marit was truly an angel! Beautiful!
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Rumi, At
November 6, 2009 at 8:37 AM
I am glad you liked it! I enjoyed very much to make it for you. That bag pattern is one of my favorites, I have two for my own, and I have made two more for gifts.
I hope you can find something to make from the yarn. It should be enough for something like a scarf, wrist warmers or so. If you need more of the yarn, you can tell me and I can buy and send you! Hugs from your "angel" Marit
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Marit Johanne, At
November 6, 2009 at 11:28 AM
What awesome goodies you've received from Merit! They are just lovely gifts! Lucky you! 8-)
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Myra, At
November 6, 2009 at 12:44 PM
I love your goodies! Especially that bag! I so wish I could sew and make myself a nice bag...maybe someday! You sure did get a nice lot of goodies...your swap partner spoiled you! ;o)
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Gina's Custom Creations, At
November 6, 2009 at 1:55 PM
Lovely angel stuff for you! Enjoy!
You can look forward to use the yarn, it is very soft and wonderful both for knitting and crocheting!
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May Kristin, At
November 9, 2009 at 11:59 AM
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