Mug rug from Australia...

This is the lovey craft exchange I received yesterday! Fabric has Aussie Icon of the Ayers Rock and a Kookaburra and the back side is of  farmyard design on back. You can read about our Craft exchange here. It was such fun to do this! What a thrill to give and receive! What is a mug rug you ask:
A mini quilt that is usually between the size of a coaster and a place mat, which turns out to be just the perfect size for a cup of whatever you're drinking and a little treat beside it. 

The tatted pieces arrived in Australia...

I am doing a wonderful craft exchange and here is what I sent my new friend. She mention she liked blues...so 'Queen of Hearts' by Mary Konior was a given.

It all started when Mrs. Gina saw a tea set I sent to England. She made a comment about a tatted teapot and cup I had made for a fellow blogger, Jane.

So, I made this for her also. If I am correct, the teapot is by Pam Palmer, and the cup and saucer is by Judith Connors. Sent a few hand made hooks too, so she can hang them if she wishes. Now I am waiting for my package...can't wait to see what I get! *SMILE*

You can read about this on Patra's Place of Stitching: Gina E.

This years 'Gift Exchange'...

On of the on-line groups, 'Tatting'  I belong to is having a 'tatting supple' gift exchange. I was honored to received a wonderful package yesterday! Came to me from Washington State. Filled with an awesome book, shuttles and thread. A beautiful tatted bracelet and this adorable tatted angel. I am still smiling today...