Here are the photos of the surprise I made for an exchange with my friend, Maggy, who lives in France. She finally received my gifts once the volcano ash cloud let up. It is made from a Drawn Thread pattern called pumpkin pocket. I made the one for Maggy and a second one as well. It was fun to make…although I like the lighter fabric better as well as the orange flowered button.
Maggy has a small collection of tiny snails, so I thought I’d add a scissors fob for her with a tiny snail.
May 1st is Les Muguets, friendship, day….so I included a bouquet of Les Muguets in the form of a needleminder.
Here is the second pocket…what do you think? I like the lighter color fabric better.
Well…I have been doing a bit of embroidery, some cross-stitch, and am back to working on my son’s wedding quilt (he’s only been married for 2-1/2 years already!). Very much enjoying my part-time work schedule. And now that the weather’s nice…it’s time to be in the garden again. Yes!!!
Happy Les Muguets Day, Amities, Averyclaire
Averyclaire 
Jane
Apr 29, 2010 @ 02:26:47
Oh, these are beautiful. I must say I prefer the lighter one too. The scissor fob is fantastic
maggy
Apr 29, 2010 @ 04:51:34
the 2 are very nice but I think we can see better all your needle work on the lighter one
Scissor fob of course I prefer the snail. Thank you again
Love
Margaret
Apr 29, 2010 @ 05:34:02
Very nice! I like the lighter one better too, but they’re both pretty! Is the second one for you? I love lily of the valley — didn’t know the symbolic significance.
Annie
Apr 29, 2010 @ 05:46:45
Those are both beautiful finishes. I can’t decide which piece I like better.
And the fob is adorable with that cute little snail!
Jackie
Apr 29, 2010 @ 06:20:14
They are both gorgeous. The darker one looks a bit more rustic which I like. Both buttons are wonder and fit the piece well.
Patti
Apr 29, 2010 @ 06:48:16
They are both too gorgeous for words and I honestly couldn’t choose between them. I love them both for different reasons but love them I do.
Lots of Love
Patti xxx
Marjorie
Apr 29, 2010 @ 11:00:11
I love these pieces–your finishing is beautiful and really makes them perfect. Our muguets de bois are just beginning to bloom–we have them all around our house and yard. I used to have a little vase on a stickpin so I could wear a blossom–until I discovered I was very allergic to them!
Debbie
Apr 29, 2010 @ 15:30:21
They’re both beautiful! I’m sure that Maggy loved hers!
Karol Johns
Apr 29, 2010 @ 21:23:18
Both are very pretty. The fob is very cute.
colour du jour
Apr 30, 2010 @ 01:05:46
I do admire your beautiful work!
colour du jour
May 02, 2010 @ 23:37:24
the lily of the valley cameo, is that a button? Sure is pretty. My Lilys are blooming right now and I love them.
Siobhan
May 04, 2010 @ 04:40:45
What a wonderful gift! You really thought of everything with it, right down to the snail on the scissor fob! 🙂 I’m glad you’re enjoying your PT schedule. I hope you’ll share pics of your embroidery and quilting, too!