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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.

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