Saturday, March 23, 2013

Easter Spoolie Swap



Isn't this little green birdie pincushion adorable?
Cindy from Prairie's Edge Farm 
made this for me as part of the Easter Spoolie Swap we were partnered in.



She sent a whole shaker box full of delightful hand crafted goodies to me.



 A darling, pink, lop-eared bunny with a fluffy tail.



A sweet little daisy embroidered and appliqued easter egg.



And this gorgeous Easter tag. 
And I can't forget to mention the chocolate easter eggs and jellybeans 
which I've already been munching on.

THANK YOU so much Cindy!  I love all of it!



And next I have to show you the spoolies I made for Cindy.


This ducky version used tiny tart pans and a vintage pastry blender. 
(This one was inspired by her love for gardening and making pies.)
The little yellow duck can come out of the nest.


I had so many ideas running through my head after looking through her blog, 
I just had to make another one for her.


The second spoolie I made for her was a tomato pincushion.
(Inspired once again by the gardening theme, and her love
for quilting and all sorts of needle-crafts.)


I also crocheted a small blue basket to hold some of the goodies
 that I sent along to fill the box.


I want to say THANK YOU to Sandy for hosting this swap.
It was so much fun!  And a great excuse to get creative.
I encourage those of you who have never tried a swap, to go for it!

47 comments:

  1. Those are so cute - how lucky you are! <3

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  2. How lucky to recieve such sweet handmade goodies! I love all of the details, your partner really put alot of thought into it.... And the ones that you made are so adorable :) ...I love the pincushion...wasn't this such a fun swap!
    Laura

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  3. Looks like both of you got some great goodies!

    M :)

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  4. Swaps are fun, for sure. You were so good to each other!!

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  5. When I read the title of your post the first thought that popped into my head was you were writing about Spoolies, curlers many of us used in the 60's. Well, I did .They were pink and shaped like spools, and when you rolled your hair up in them you then popped the spool top over and it held the hair tight.

    Anyway, your little spooly is very cute and you are both very craftily talented. Gifts that would be very pleasant to receive in the mail!

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  6. So creative you are, your fiends too. Loved seeing what you made. Happy Springtime and Easter . . .

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  7. What gorgeous gifts both sent and received.

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  8. Oh, what fun! Looks like your exchange was delightful! Love the Shaker box and the sweet hand made items inside :)
    Happy Easter

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  9. Clever ideas - I'd never heard of this craft - but it is darling and I'm sure will be spreading. Both boxes of gifts were wonderful.

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  10. You girls certainly went all out! How fun!

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  11. Very sweet. I'd never known of a spoolie before. Thanks for the introduction and the bday wishes!

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  12. Such cuteness!!! Happy Sunday! xo Heather

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  13. SOunds like a fun time! And cute results too.

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  14. I just love seeing all of the great things you girls swap! How much fun!

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  15. What a great swap Gayle......must've been such fun opening up the parcel to find all those wonderful makes.
    Love your tomato pincushion and the sweet little duck.

    Swaps are such fun.


    Claire :}

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  16. Oh your spoolie swap is so cute too! Wasn't this a great Easter swap? I had so much fun with this. I think I found this through you so thank you very much. Fun to meet new crafty people.
    The spools you made are adorable too.
    Linda

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  17. This has been such a fantastic swap. I've really enjoyed seeing everyone's creative spin on their spoolies. Your partner really outdid herself. Such gorgeous gifts. The spool and pin cushion that you made are so adorable. Easter hugs! I'm not ready for this holiday to end.

    Easter hugs!

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  18. These are all just adorable!!! I love the cute pink bunny. And how creative to make these wonderful things from kitchen things and little tart pans!!!

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  19. All of these are absolutely adorable!

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  20. What fun! The tomato pincushion you made is so adorable!

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  21. Oh mah gudness! Such creative stuff you have here. I did not know they were called SPOOLIES! Fun and cheery pics here for spring...thanks so much for stopping by!

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  22. What a fun swap - both of you made adorable items!

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  23. Gayle, all of the goodies that your Spoolie Swap partner made for you are so adorable! And I loved your creativity in the things you made for her...always inspired by what she enjoys doing in life. My bunny that you made for me a few years ago is in its place in the kitchen! Hugs to you, my friend!

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  24. Love the spoolies. The red pin cushion one that you made is my favorite. What a fun swap!

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  25. What pretty spoolies!! May I make a similar one like your red tomato, it is sooooo cute!!??
    ~Dorothy~

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  26. So sweet! There are some talented people in this world!

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  27. WOW I love the things you received and the things you made for your partner. Gorgeous gifts and such talent and love put into every detail.

    xo Danielle

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  28. Love all of the Easter goodies you received, but I'm just crazy about that tomato pincushion that you made!

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  29. Yes, Dorothy, of course you may. I'm happy you like it enough to want to make one. :-)

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  30. They are adorable :) Yes, cleaning here too this week... ;) ~Pernilla

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  31. These are so adorable. Thank you for sharing the pics

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  32. Whow, whow love all of those handmade goodies, love the spoolie, too!
    I was involved with this swap, too and loved it.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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  33. What a great group of cuties! Love them all.
    Cathy

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  34. Your spoolies to Cindy are absolutely adorable. I especially like the gingham tomato. What a fun swap! Wishing you a joyous Easter, Elizabeth

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  35. What a precious swap! You were both perfectly matched with equally wonderful workmanship and generosity.

    Chicks, bunnies, pinnies, pretties, loving stitches, spoolies...I love...love...love each darling treasure.

    Blessings to you both,
    Carolynn xoxo

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  36. ahh everything looks so sweet and beautiful, dee x

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  37. So many pretty treasures! Happy Easter, Catherine x

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  38. Every single thing is adorable. How fun :)

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  39. Oh my gosh! Who would have thought to use a pastry cutter?? Well, YOU I guess! You and Cindy sent eachother such great things!
    This was a wonderful swap. Every single spoolie a true work of art!
    Happy Easter,
    Erica :)

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  40. Such sweetness!! Love your adorable spoolies!! :) Happy week to you! xo Holly

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