Lunch box swap
Claire April 16th, 2008
I went to collect this from the post office on my way in to work this morning and was so pleased with what I had been made by Stephanie. I now am the proud owner of a lovely blue and green (vintage I think) lunchbox. Stephanie has also made me a matching placemat 
(I know when I whip that one out at work I will be mocked, but then I already am by bringing my lunch every day – may as well do it in style!). Stephanie also added a lovely box of sweets , a china thimble and some info on the area she lives in, which I thought was such a lovely touch. 
It’s so nice to see other people’s handiwork and I can’t wait to use it tomorrow.
Still no joy on the Etsy shop – in all honesty I have been running round like a headless chicken trying to embroider things and ended up making an outfit for my friends’ wedding last saturday at 4pm Friday (why do I let myself do this?!?) and I have booked some time off work to sit and make things up. The theory is that I will get up when David gets up and instead of getting ready for work, sit and sew. In reality I am that tired I will probably sleep in for an hour and then spend all day trying to catch up with myself and kicking myself at the same time for not doing what I had promised to do…..
Better go and get some paid work done! xoxo
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i’m so embarassed. i’ve been losing sleep over my submission! is it too small? will she like the fabric? i even asked my mother and husband for their opinions. it’s a vintage pillowcase i thrifted (along with the porcelaine thimble with an image of our state house on it). one day when my 2 daughters were in school and my husband was off work and caring for my son i decided to to go to the local sweet shop and purchase a box of treats and send off my parcel. i was so nervous it wouldn’t get there by the deadline. ……. claire, thanks for being kind !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a lovely bag, the fabric is gorgeous and like you say what a nice thought to send a bit of local info to you as well. Lucky lady
Twiggy x
what a cute lunch bag! I just had to stop by today because I am finishing up my things to send you for the swap. It took me awhile to get around to it, it has been fun though, although now I want to keep what I have made for you for myself!(But I won’t). I also just saw the picture of your Matroska needle books, those are the cutest! You make the cutest things! Have a great day!
Lovely lunch box. I always took my own lunch when I was working and often got some funny comments too. I felt I had the last laugh though because not only did I know exactly what had gone into my sandwiches (and where they’d been made), but I also saved myself a whole heap of money. I know a couple of ££s a day doesn’t sound much but when you tally it up over a week, a month, or a year it really adds up.
What a lovely summery bag !! Just wondered if you still want some lace, i have some that i no longer need !!
Email me your address and i will get it sent to you … thats if you still want it ;0)
Sara x