Thursday, October 20, 2011

Pretty {little} Pouch Swap - Given and Received

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Swaps are great fun, but a tad nerve-wracking, at least to me. It was only at the encouragement of blog buddies that I was somehow brave enough to join the Pretty {little} Pouch Swap after making just three zip pouches. But I did.

After examining my secret partner's mosaic, there were several words I clung to - "shot cotton", "Heather Ross", and "improv". I didn't even know what shot cotton was, only had two small pieces of Heather Ross fabric - thanks to a friend, and had done improv just a couple of times. But I kind of thought I could pull all those components together. And I came up with this:




I was really pleased with how the pouch turned out and shipped it off on Monday. I just heard tonight that my partner - Vanesa of New Nest Designs - received it - yay!

Funny, but on Monday, I also received the pouch that Melissa of A Child of the Wild Blue Yonder had made for me!
It is so sweet, with my favorite blues, greens, and gray. I really like it alot, as well as the cool handmade soap Melissa included! Thanks so much, Mama Missa!
So the Pretty {little} Pouch Swap comes to a close for now. I 'met' shot cotton ("like!"), dabbled in improv, tried a new quilting pattern, and met a challenge, all with some good fun thrown in!

Linking up to Celebrate Color, Finish it up Friday, {Sew} Modern Monday, and at the new T.N.T. Thursdays at Happy Quilting!
Celebrate Color

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22 comments:

  1. Katie BOctober 20, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Success! I really love the quilting on your pouch.

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  2. Tina CraigOctober 20, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Both pouches are great! Nice job on the quilting!

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  3. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsOctober 20, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Perfect autumn pouch, great colour selection.

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  4. ConnieOctober 20, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Nicely done -- piecing, color selection, and quilting designs on both sides are great!

    Came over from Celebrate Color to check out your project.

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  5. Marci GirlOctober 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Beautiful pouch Debbie, the one you made and received! You didn't show the zipper pull in these pictures, but it was the perfect extra touch to such a lovely bag!

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  6. Melissa CorryOctober 20, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    The pouch looks awesome!! Such beautiful autumn colors!! Thanks so much for linking up :)

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  7. KirstenOctober 21, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Love your little pouch Debbie - the fabric on the inside is very cute and your quilting is beautiful!!

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  8. SvetlanaOctober 21, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Love the quilting you did on your pouch! Looks great.

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  9. Alycia~QuiltygirlOctober 21, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    That sounds like a cool swap! Love the colors you used, and recived.

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  10. KristyLouOctober 21, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I love the quilting on your pouch! Very creative.

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  11. HeatherOctober 21, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    That's great! What an exercise in creativity! I'll bet she loves it. ;o)

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  12. twelfthzodiacOctober 21, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Cute little Heather Ross surprise on the inside, that's my favourite part :)

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  13. bethOctober 22, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    LOVE those pouches!

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  14. Amanda JeanOctober 22, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    you did great on the pouch! i love your quilting!!!

    thanks for linking up to finish it up Friday!

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  15. TejeOctober 23, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Hi! Great pouch - love the colours and the quilting!

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  16. Elizabeth DacksonOctober 24, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Lovely!! I especially love the quilting on the pouch you made!

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  17. elizabethOctober 24, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Your improv is awesome....very sweet pouch and great colors : )

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  18. Go-Go KimOctober 24, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Very pretty!!!!! You did a great job and I love the HR inner!!!!

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  19. MeganOctober 24, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    SCORE! :) Love the improv pouch you made!

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  20. SusanOctober 24, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    You are becoming a pro at those zippers! :) Great job on your pouch.

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  21. AlisaOctober 24, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I like your pouch!

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  22. monika@mysweetprairie.caOctober 30, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Really cool - I would have voted for this one!! :)
    ~Monika
    sewing in Sasktoon

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