Its My Bag Challenge

Last year was the second year I took part in the Its My Bag Challenge and I am looking forward to taking part again this year. I have sent off my baggie of goodies and can't wait to see what someone makes from it. As well, I am excited to see what challenges the baggie I receive will offer me.

I wanted to show off the lovely items I received from Ann in this last challenge. Aren't they gorgeous?! The first is a cell phone holder which I have already started using and everyone who sees it admires it!

The second item was a beautiful needlebook. The picture shows it open, first the outside and then the inside with my initial. I am getting a collection of needlebooks now as we do when we go in swaps so I have decided to use one needlebook for each type of needles. I think this one is the perfect size for beading needles so that is what go in here.

The last of the three beautiful items Ann made for me - a shawl pin. Now I am going to knit myself a shawl so I can use it.

I really love all the items that Ann made - her stitching is so elegant! Thank you to Ann and to the ladies who offer the challenge!

Comments

Kathy Raker said…

Lovely needlebook. Good idea, one type per book.

September 2, 2008 at 2:41 PM

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