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Friday, May 13, 2016

More RAKs Have Landed! XMas In July Swap Deadline Tomorrow

YIPPEE! Just received word Meari from Meari's Musings received her RAK package. I discovered her AWESOME tutorial on how to put together nifty needle books - if you haven't made one, you really must check this out. I'd tried several before, but Meari's step-by-step instructions are perfect for those of us who are - ummmmmmm - novices working with a sewing machine.

RAK #6:


Floss and fabric


 A needlebook (of course <G> ) - cover design from Heart in Hand Designs


Inside of needle book with a pocket - trim is fabric ribbon that looks like a tape measure 


Here's a closer look at the fabric for the back - it says "There's No Place Like Home"

RAK #7: 
Renee of Living My Dream received RAK#7. I've noticed in her blog she likes to stitch spiders and spider webs - and seahorses. Soooooo........


A scissor fob with a seahorse charm and seashell beads



A seahorse needlebook (outside)


Inside needle book with fabric trim that looks like a measuring tape and handmade seashell pins


Seashell beads


Fabrics and floss

There are five more swirling around in the postal system....all over the world.....hope to hear from the recipients soon. NOW - off to stitch!

P.S. Don't forget - tomorrow is the deadline for signing up for the Christmas in July Swap. There's still time to transform yourself into an elf and join in. Just click on the Xmas in July button at the top right of my blog and leave a comment over on the Xmas in July blog.

OK - NOW.....off to stitch!

24 comments:

  1. Oh wow Kim! The seahorse and seashell one is so very cool!!

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  2. Those are both adorable! You are good RAK'er!

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  3. Two more amazing gifts Kim - you are so generous and I'm certain the recipients are totally jumping up and down with joy over their treasures. I really do wish I had time to play along with the Christmas/July swap but there are just too many things I have to get done in the next while. Maybe next year!

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  4. Another pair of lovely RAKs that you created, Kim! Enjoy your weekend!

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  5. What lovely gifts...you are so sweet!

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  6. wowwwwwww Kim, you really think in everything :D :D Both needlebooks are lovely. Those seashells beads... ummmmm :D :D
    Muxus

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  7. More beautiful RAKS, I really wonder how you manage!AriadnefromGreece!

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  8. Gorgeous... again! I'm sure Meari and Renee are thrilled.

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  9. Lovely, lovely lovely RAK's I love that you have personalised them too, very thoughtful 😊
    How you have time with everything else going on I will never know! Good at time management!
    Big happy smiles 😊

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  10. Kim, thank you SO much! The RAK I received is perfect! I love the needlebook and the shells on the needles are wonderful. The seahorse you stitched is darling and the fabric is fantastic. The fabrics and flosses you sent are beautiful. The shell beads will be put to good use. And, the scissor fob is gorgeous. I smiled every time I clipped my thread last night and thought of you. Thank you so much! (((Hugs)))

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  11. I absolutely LOVE the needlebook and the ribbon trim inside! May I ask which store you got it?

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  12. Oh, they're so pretty! Beautiful needle books, Kim. I'm sure the ladies love them :D

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  13. I like how you try to match your RAK's to the receivers interests, Kim--great job on both!

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  14. Gorgeous fabrics and wonderful package all put together.

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  15. Hi Kim what beautiful parcels you put together,the ladies would've been rapted,well done my friend xx

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  16. You must be having so much fun with these RAKS! I think you did a great job with those needlebooks.

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  17. More lovely parcels being received. I'm thrilled with mine, thank you again, there's a post about it on my blog.

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  18. Those are really wonderful. That seahorse is so sweet.

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  19. The little seahorses are so wonderful! I love everything! You are so talented.

    Blessings - Julie

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  20. Oh... I am in awe of your lovely gifts that you have sent out... they are just gorgeous :o)
    Hugs xx

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