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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
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!
Oooooh - what a wonderful gift!
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Isn't it, Les? Joanna is an amazing gift-giver. Any ideas? What would you make, if you were me?
ReplyDeleteI'd love to just look at it for a while!
ReplyDeleteHow 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
How pretty--love it. Such a thoughtful daughter who knows you well.
ReplyDeleteLana -- 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!
ReplyDeleteLes -- 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.
what a thoughtful gift!
ReplyDeleteAre kids the greatest!!!
ReplyDeleteI'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!
Luludou -- it is indeed so thoughtful! Joanna knows what I enjoy, for sure. And she is a fan of Holly Pond Hill also.
ReplyDeleteTerri -- 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!
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.
ReplyDeleteOh, 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!
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful (and cute!) gift. I bet you will enjoy every minute crafting with this charming fabric. Happy 2016 :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome, 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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