This is what I sent out (it was well received - phew!)
This is what I received back (received very happily!!)
Emily did me a lovely cushion in solids - she'd cleverly figured out that I've got a bit of a thing for solids at the moment - and such lovely colours. She also send an adorable wee pouch in Corduroy (love cord!) and a monkey! She also, (not in picture) made a colour card for me with the details of each of the solids she'd used in case I might need to match them - how thoughtful is that?!
The weather here has really gone bad. The dark is coming... Daylight is currently from about 8.30am to about 3.30pm, but even that is poor. There hasn't been a day all week that I've not had to put a light on inside to see properly. Wind has been howling round the house threatening to take the roof off, rain has been lashing at the windows desperately trying to get in, and the temperature has dropped from Mild put a jumper on to Cold put 3 t shirts under said jumper and a few extra pairs of socks on. Then get a couple of hot water bottles to sit with.... Miss Elliecat is not impressed. However, at least she is happy that she has been able to reclaim "her" half of the bed, and I think she's also pretty happy to have all of my attention should she desire so... Not that she's not missing her male human.... she has gone and fetched her toys to me a few times so she clearly misses their playtime.
I'm going to take a few days off the laptop this week, so if I don't reply to comments quickly (or leave my usual quantity) you know why!
Back soon...
Love the cushion you received. I've got a bit of a thing for solids but not done anything about it yet. One day I will!
ReplyDeleteBothe of these cushions are lovely, but I specially like the colours in the one you sent out. Lucky partner.
ReplyDeleteGreat cushion from Emily xxx
ReplyDeleteEnjoy some Ellie time xxxx
the cushion is great. Good luck with the weather, it is forecast to be really horrid up your way-stay inside and keep warm!
ReplyDeleteBatten down the hatches Sarah. Enjoy the cat bonding and do some stitching. Wanted your cushion and Emily's - greedy that way!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the pillows-- both the one you made, and the one you received. I also love the little pouch and the monkey that Emily included-- very thoughtful extras! Enjoy! Your weather sounds just horrid! Our days are getting dark very early, too-- and I hate it. I'm always grateful for the Christmas holliday season (even though I'm Jewish!)-- but the music and the lights and decorations help me get through the arrival of winter. (I do my best to avoid the stores on the weekends, if possible-- way too crowded). Does Elliecat snuggle with you to keep warm? I visited my sister oncein the winter and her roommates cat slept on my head and kept me so warm. wishing you some better weather and a peaceful break from the laptop. Will be here when you're ready to return!
ReplyDeleteThe cushion you sent is gorgous, but the one you received! Wow! Just beautiful! Take good care, rest, sleep, play - enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fab swap to me, love the extras you got too :o) As for the weather, I may be blowing past you shortly if this keeps up... o.O
ReplyDeleteWrap up warm and stay safe through the rough weather! :-)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got a gorgeous cushion in return - you deserve it! Enjoy the hibernation! Jxo
ReplyDeleteI name your house Wuthering Heights! ... and I shall send you a kit to make a little wind turbine just powerful enough to power your sewing machine and a 60 Watt light bulb! ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's dark and cold and snow is forecast next week here, but I think we have about an hour more daylight than you at each end of the day ... it still doesn't feel like much though!
Enjoy the break away from the computer!
Those are both beautiful pillows! I hope you stay warm, cuddled under some quilts! We have the dark too, today we had sunrise at 8:20 am and sunset is 4:20 pm so I think we are on similar latitudes. I too find it challenging.
ReplyDeleteLove both those cushions, and the extras!
ReplyDeletei think ellie was supposed to be a dog! scratch her ears for me. ;) hope it warms up a bit for you. it has been hellish here also, although apparently we have a bit more sun in idaho (dark at 5:30), the wind is killing me though... love the pillow she sent. it is very cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a colour card for matching, very clever.
ReplyDeleteHope you're not suffering from the wind too much up there in the far far north - its pretty wild here and I guess it may be a lot worse with you. Juliex
Love both cushions! Hope the wind dies down before you lose tiles or fences...enjoy your computer free days!
ReplyDeleteHello lovely, well done on swapping successes! Your description of the weather makes me want to light a fire and put James Bond on the telly...whatever you get up to, stay warm and cosy xx
ReplyDeleteBoth pillows/cushions are lovely :)
ReplyDeleteThe one you've sent looks a bit more cushiony and the one you've received a bit more pillowy if you know what I mean. I love the red cord pouch and the colour card seems a brilliant idea, too.
The weather sound horrible, but ours is not much better. The wind is howling terribly tonight.
Keep warm and enjoy your break from the computer :)
Yey! Both are gorgeous babes!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I hate about this time of year is the light... or lack thereof. I spend the ONLY daylight hours at work. Pooh.
Have a nice break! Hope there's some cuddling with Ellie and your new pillow planned!
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally understand needing lights on even in the "daytime!" It's getting to be that time of year where I live too, though it hasn't quite been every day this week.
oh wow! what a super great trade. yours is beautiful and you received something stunning in return. What lucky swap buddies you have.
ReplyDeleteEllie cat is just the cutest!xx
such lovely cushion-ness (oops, pillows) (like FB, knew I should have joined in the fun)
ReplyDeletekeep warm, keep well, keep the faith (as in the non-smoking.......such a good girlie, so much better then me)
catch ya later ;-) x