Handmade Gifts ~ Playmat

I was speachless when I opened the parcel and found this amazing quilt from Carol (aka Critchley)  The lovely bright coloured panels had been picked out and highlighted with delicate quilting.  When I saw the other side I can honestly say I was near to tears.

Just click on the pictures to see the incredible detailed work.  Each image has been embroidered in the tiniest chain stitch.  It looks like fairies have done the sewing.

Each letter is created with different fabrics.

It has tiny belt loops at the top so that it can be displayed on a wall and came complete with 

"This playmat has been created to celebrate the arrival of Barnaby 28-11-13" I am adding the following

"by Carol Critchley" hope my stitching lives up to Carols standard.

Barnaby and I love the quilt as do the many people I have shared it with.

Thank you Carol

Handmade Gifts ~ Jacket & Card

Following on from yesterdays post about beautiful handmade gifts that Barnaby and I have receieved over recent weeks, this beautiful little jacket has been hand knitted in the softest yarn by Bethan (aka Indri).  It arrived at a time when Barnaby was drowning in larger cardigans and it fitted like a glove!

The colour really suits him and goes so well with so many of his outfits. 

Bethan also made a lovely card and unfortunately my camera does pick up the lovely pearlised background.

Thank you so much Bethan. 

Handmade Gifts ~ Memory Book

Over the past couple of months I have been lucky enough to receive some amazing handmade gifts.  Some were gifts for Barnaby and some for me.  Over the next few posts I want to share the beautiful items and show you what wonderfully talented  friends I have.

This is a beautiful handmade notebook, card and desk calendar that I was given as part of the UK crafts Forum Christmas Secret Santa.  It was made by Christa.  The pages are beautiful quality card and have spaces for me to add my thoughts and memories.  It must have taken a lot of work, there are so many pages and I've only shown a selection of them,  each page is beautifully decorated with stamping, and beautiful accessories.  I am really looking forward to fillling in some of the details and it's a beautiful gift that I shall enjoy using and looking back through.  Thank you Christa for all the time and effort you have put into this lovely gift.