Saturday, January 02, 2016

A gift with possibilities

... many possibilities!
Yes, it's fabric.
My daughter Joanna, out in faraway northeastern Nevada, knows me well.  She told me a few days before Christmas to expect a parcel from an eBay seller.  I saved it to open on Christmas day while we were Skyping with her and her family.  Yes, fabric.  Not just any fabric -- it's Christmas fabric.  Holly Pond Hill Christmas fabric!

Joanna and I share a love for Susan Wheeler's adorable Holly Pond Hill characters and scenes.  I own two Christmas books -- The Happiest Season of All

and Holly Pond Hill Christmas Treasury.

The illustrations by Susan Wheeler and the text by Paul Kortepeter are simply wonderful.  I get these out every year to read before Christmas or sometime during the season.  The Christmas treasury is one that I found at a discount bookstore one year.  I got several copies to give as gifts.

So you can understand my delight at opening up a simple parcel and finding this:

which includes Christmasy scenes from these books!

My daughter had asked the seller to include a note worded like this:

And, as you see, she did.  The note was written inside a pretty card.  Yes, Joanna knows me well.  Now my task is to consider the many possible uses for this fabric and to make the best use possible of it.  Such a thoughtful gift!

12 comments:

  1. Anonymous8:44 PM

    Oooooh - what a wonderful gift!

    Les

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  2. Isn't it, Les? Joanna is an amazing gift-giver. Any ideas? What would you make, if you were me?

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  3. Anonymous12:37 AM

    I'd love to just look at it for a while!

    How much fabric is there? I'd almost hate to cut it up and would be inclined to use it for a tablecloth, or a whole cloth quilt/throw, or maybe a Christmas tree skirt. Maybe an idea to scan the images for bunting or other paper crafts before you cut it up. Have fun thinking about it - can't wait to see what you do!

    Les

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  4. How pretty--love it. Such a thoughtful daughter who knows you well.

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  5. Lana -- isn't it so pretty? Yes, Joanna is incredibly thoughtful. This isn't the first time she has given me fabric. She knows what I will enjoy!

    Les -- There is just over a yard of fabric. I was thinking about making a throw -- I have a suitable fabric I could use for the reverse side -- but I am also debating cutting it up to make hot pads for the Christmas table, or for cushioning a pot of tea. Some darling mug rugs could probably be made with this also. If I made the smaller projects, I could share with my daughters and other Holly Pond Hill fans. We will see! I don't have time to do any of this right now, so I have time to decide.

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  6. what a thoughtful gift!

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  7. Are kids the greatest!!!

    I'm starting a facebook page for Christmas bloggers! Please join me! My Facebook name is Terri Oliver Steffes. You'll have to friend me first, then I can add you! So excited!

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  8. Luludou -- it is indeed so thoughtful! Joanna knows what I enjoy, for sure. And she is a fan of Holly Pond Hill also.

    Terri -- yes, kids are the greatest! It was so sweet of her. Your Facebook page for Christmas bloggers sounds like a great idea, but I will have to pass on joining as I am not on Facebook. I hope it works out well for you!

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  9. I am not in the know of Holly Pond Hill !!! I must investigate this lovliness! Mrs. T, it's beautiful fabric. I would be inclined to make a table runner that showcases larger parts of the fabric as the focal points.

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  10. Oh, Mrs. Smith, you must definitely investigate Holly Pond Hill! What a wonderful place it is! I'm still not certain what exactly I will use the fabric for. Right now I am just admiring it!

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  11. What a thoughtful (and cute!) gift. I bet you will enjoy every minute crafting with this charming fabric. Happy 2016 :)

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  12. Welcome, Micupoftea! Who knows when I will find time to sew anything from this fabric? But it sure is charming, as you said, and I will enjoy every moment when I am able to use it. Happy 2016 to you as well!

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