Saturday 30 May 2020

An Unexpected Gift

How lovely is it when you receive an unexpected parcel in the mail, I love it. Especially when that parcel contains a gift, and even more so when it's a 'just because' gift, no birthday or Christmas in sight. All wrapped up beautifully too.


I was reading my lovely friend Maggie's blog, she writes at Blackcountry Wench. In her Fully Finished post she showed some gorgeous cross stitch project envelopes that she'd made, I never dreamt for one moment that one of them was for me.

Cross stitch is quite a new hobby for me, I'd dabbled in the past but I'm really getting into it just recently. I have lots of notions and knitting accessories, but very few things for cross stitch and I'll admit, I've actually been looking at project envelopes to buy. Well, a new hobby, let's face it, I'll need all the bits and bobs to go with it.


To say I was over the moon when I opened the parcel is an understatement. I'm absolutely thrilled with my beautiful project envelope, but that wasn't all, Maggie had also sent the second one she'd made for Eleanor, who has only just taken up cross stitch but is loving it. How kind is that.

Inside each bag is a matching lavender pouch, they smell gorgeous, and there was such a cute card too.

Thank you so much, Maggie. We're both thrilled to bits and the bags were put into use as soon as they were received.

Don't you think that having lovely accessories for your hobby is such a treat, I do.

18 comments:

  1. How smashing to receive such a surprise. A little bit of joy through the post.

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  2. Such lovely surprise gifts from Maggie for you and your daughter. I'm sure you'll make very good use of them. People can be so kind and generous.

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  3. They are so lovely! And receiving them as a surprise only makes them that much more appreciated, I'm sure :)

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  4. What wonderful gifts for you and Eleanor :) It's so wonderful to have good friends, especially in these trying times. Best, Jane x

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  5. Nice gift ! I love a good surprise. I feel the same way about each craft. You must have all of the bells and whistles to make it complete. Enjoy !

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  6. That is such a thoughtful and generous thing to do, how wonderful to receive such a lovely gift through the post as a surprise!

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  7. What a lovely gift & so thoughtful. I expect they will get a lot of use & the card is so cute. Take care, stay safe & huggles.

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  8. Awww you're most welcome Jo and glad you like them.x

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  9. That was a lovely and generous surprise! We need them all now a days! How sweet

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  10. What lovely surprise gifts from Maggie, you and Eleanor will enjoy using them.

    All the best Jan

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  11. How lovely! that was such a sweet and thoughtful thing for Maggie to do. xx

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  12. That is the best kind of gift, from the heart just because.

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  13. I've met Maggie a few times, it doesn't surprise me that she sent you both a special gift. A very lovely gift.

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  14. what a lovely post...such a thoughtful surprise!! Enjoy your new stitching hobby!! When you have all the 'toys' it makes the project even more fun!!!

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  15. Oh, what a wonderful surprise!xxx

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  16. What a wonderful gift, Jo, for you and your daughter. That's the best sort of surprise to receive. Enjoy! P.x

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