Sunday, July 26, 2009

F-R-I-E-N-D-S Swap Addendum

Yesterday I showed you the amazing gifts I received from Mai in the F-R-I-E-N-D-S Swap hosted by Khris.

DSCN0789 To briefly explain how the swap worked, Khris randomly paired us with a swap partner about three months before the mailing deadline.  During that time, we were to contact our partners by email, follow their blogs and generally get to know our partners better in order to make the gifts more personal.

Today, I’d like to share with you my gifts to Mai.

DSCN0643As you can well imagine, I was extremely apprehensive about what I would make for Mai as her sewing talents are exceptional when compared to this rookie’s.  But I bit the bullet, threw caution to the wind and ‘just did it’.  Mai loved what I sent her and my apprehensions were put to rest.

berrydividerx Blogging and swapping have opened many new doors for me and I continue to be amazed with all the wonderful people out there. 

Have a super day and as always,

Happy stitching!

Kaaren  ♥ 

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13 comments:

  1. Abby and StephanieJuly 26, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    It's a fantastic was to make new friends and meet people all over the world and learn of new countries and traditions. Your swap goodies must have been loved for sure!!!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    I couldn't have said it better.

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  3. RumiJuly 26, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Lovely gifts--sent and received. You have wonderful skills, don't think otherwise! I'm sure Mai was thrilled.

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  4. PatJuly 26, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    I am sure that Mai is very happy!

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  5. JocelynJuly 26, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    So glad that you have had such a wonderful experience with your swapping.

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  6. Linda - Behind My Red DoorJuly 26, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    It sure looks like you both were on the winning end of that swap. Just wonderful!!

    The sun is out...shhh don't scare it away!! LOL

    hugs, Linda

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  7. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    I was very happy to be your swap partner. I got a lot of nice goodies. Thank you so much for it.

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  8. AnneJuly 26, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    What a great swap you did and also got. How fun.

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  9. JanetJuly 26, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    You both did so well, the goodies you sent were wonderful too.

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  10. SherriJuly 27, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    What a wonderful post! You've given and received such beautiful things!

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  11. CandaceJuly 27, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    I'm sure Mai is as equally thrilled as you were with her gifts, Kaaren!
    Cheers!

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  12. HeidiJuly 27, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Your gifts to Mai were wonderful. I am sure she must have been very happy with them all. Do I spy a pretty sewn bag among them? You are too modest. You do fabulous work.

    Hugs ~
    Heidi

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  13. Carrie P.July 27, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Looks like a fun swap and you did great.

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