by Shisha 20 May 2014

I got involved in a mug rug swap and this is what I sent to my partner. The mug rugs, 2 fabric boxes, a quilt block holder along with an embroidered block (to show her how it works) and a hand made card. Now to get down to my sewing room and finish my newly created UFO's so i can move on to something new! Pics should start getting posted a bit more often now!

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by pennyhal2 21 May 2014

Well done! Your card looks so flat and professional! Can you share how you made it? It is unlike other cards I have seen.

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Shisha by Shisha 21 May 2014

Thank you! The card …. it is called Card Embroidery I believe. You prick yr pattern out on yr card stock and then stitch it with threads such as metallic, sulky whatever. Then it is just a matter of choosing the other card stock that will enhance yr embroidery and cut it out and using 2-way tape, sticking it all together.

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by justsew 21 May 2014

What an amazing set you have made, they look very professional
Hugs pam..

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Shisha by Shisha 21 May 2014

Thank you!

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by sandralochran 21 May 2014

Lovely gift

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by Shisha 20 May 2014

Thank you everyone for all your positive comments! This is why I love this site….u all give us the positive feedback that makes a person strive to do more and improve each and every time! Thank you!

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by ethan 20 May 2014

You have been busy, they are all beautiful. G

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

Thanks G! :)

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by radmom 20 May 2014

What a fabulous swap gift! I'm sure your swap buddy is going to love all this!

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

Thank you!

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by sllakin 20 May 2014

I think all your gifts are lovely! I have never heard of a quilt block holder. What is it and how do you use it? It is very pretty! Thanks!

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

A block holder is just that…it holds yr finished blocks. There are two fabric flaps in the center…..to lay over top of the blocks to keep them in place (pic #2 has the bottom flap over the block…the top also folds down. It is just a handy little thing to keep all your blocks in one place. (Especially good if you get side-tracked and start on another project before this one is completed!) I have made both the small and the large one. In this pic, it is the small one. It is just something to hold your finished blocks all in one place until you can incorporate them into a quilt. Also great for transporting them to classes.

sllakin by sllakin 21 May 2014

Thank you very much for explains this too me! I understand now and it is a great idea! Lovely!

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by highlandermom 20 May 2014

These all look very nice.

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

Thanks!

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by Leaha 20 May 2014

Beautiful gifts, never heard of a quilt block holder, it is very pretty. Lovely fabrics :)

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

Credit for the block holder fabrics goes to my hubby! He was a tremendous help to me! Yep, he is a keeper! :)

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by shirley124 20 May 2014

Well done. She will love all these lovely gifts. Shirley

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

Thank you!

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by etui22 20 May 2014

very pretty, beautiful colours , well done.

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

Thanks!

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by evie 20 May 2014

Boy is she lucky, lovely gifts....

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

Wow, lots of positive comments. Thank you everyone! :)

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by pldc 20 May 2014

well done & it sounds quite fun to have a mug rug swap! ~hugs~

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

I was actually quite stressed about it! Only because I hadn't personally met my partner in person so i wanted it to be extra nice! I was disappointed myself but I am glad that she was happy with it!

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by sonpot 20 May 2014

Stunning!!!Beautiful work done ...

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

Thank you!

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by decojo 20 May 2014

Beautiful projects! You did a great job!

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

Thanks!

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by anssmile 20 May 2014

What a lucky lady! Very pretty and practical.

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

Thank you! :)

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by basketkase 20 May 2014

Fantastic job!! Love the fabrics..........

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

Again, thank you everyone!

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by oaro 20 May 2014

great job

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by oaro 20 May 2014

great job

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by teun 20 May 2014

Ein wunderschönes Geschenk

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Shisha by Shisha 20 May 2014

Danka shein! (Is that right??? lol)

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