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Friday, April 8, 2011

"5 Little Monkeys" send some Chickens and "Colourful Friday".

Hello,

Earlier on this week I received a lovely parcel in the mail. It is always fun to get a parcel. It was my Hot pad from Angie, from 5 Little Monkeys Quilting. Angie looked through my blog and discovered that I love chickens. Angie has some cute chickens herself. You must check them out.



This is it. Isn't it gorgeous. It was put to use straight away. Presently it has a teapot on it. Just look at the cute little chicken under its Mother.



This is the back of it. Imagine a chicken taking a bath. Thanks must go to Cheryll for organising this swap. A big thank you to Angie for taking the time to look through my blog to see what I was interested in. She was spot on.


Today is "Colourful Friday "hosted by Robyn. The theme for today is Hexagons in any colour. Easy Peasy.
I found these two baskets that I made a while back. The little purse is one that I made many years ago. Most of it is made by hand. It seems this style of purse is making a come back in blog-land.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Happy days.
Bev C

24 comments:

Valspierssews said...

The hot pad fabric is so cute and your little baskets look great.

Anonymous said...

Hi Bev, lucky you. It is always nice when someone takes the time to make something in a theme that you like. Love the chicken in the bath! Wow, you are very clever, the two baskets and little purse...just gorgeous. Have a lovely weekend.
Sharon

Rosy Inspiration said...

Hi, Bev, I like the chicken in the bath. How pretty.

Lynda said...

Such pretty things on your blog today.

Anonymous said...

Love those bathing chickens! toni xxx

Sweet Cinnamon Stitches said...

Those baskets are just stunning Bev. Lovely to receive a gift....the chickens are cute!
Happy 'Colourful Friday'
Cheers....Jane.

Narelle said...

Lovely chicken hot pad.
Your hexie baskets look like they could be little houses for fairies too.
Happy Colourful Friday

Pauline said...

Love your hexagons, Bev. The little baskets remind me of my grandmother for some reason. She must have had a basket like that. And, knowing her, the only use she would have had for it, would have been for sewing.

Michelle Ridgway said...

I adore your hexie baskets. I always wanted one of those, Yours are so pretty. Chookies are cute too.

Cubby House Crafts said...

Just love your baskets Bev!
Lisa

Melody said...

Clever you, Bev. Great things on your blog today

Maria said...

Lovely Hot Pad.
Love the hexie basket too.

RG said...

Hi Bev, so glad you could join us this week... hexies are such fun!

Another week with lots of loveliness... Happy Friday and Happy Easter to you too xox
Robyn

BubzRugz said...

Your hot pad is great... what fun.. love your hexie projects too...
Hugz

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

Good Morning to Western Australia. Your Chook Hot Pads are pretty neat. Your hexagon basket are truly very pretty. Love them. Hugs Judy

Anonymous said...

What a lovely hot pad Bev its a fun swap and i love your hexie boxes very nice

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous swap items and hexies do seem to be making a big comeback.

Nat Palaskas said...

Happy colourful Friday Bev. Love the chicken hot pad. It's so cute! Have a nice weekend - Hugs Nat

Eggs In My Pocket said...

Such pretty fabric! Have a great weekend. blessings,Kathleen

Simone de Klerk said...

Such a lovely present that came your way! So cute.

Carol said...

Love the chickens:)

The hex containers look interesting.

Terriaw said...

What a happy Friday at your house! Adorable hot pad with the chicken theme. Those are the best surprises to get in the mail! Clever designs with your hexagon baskets.

Lounging with a Latte said...

How lovely for you to receive something that someone has made especially for you. The chickens are cut. Your handiwork on those baskets and purse are very sweet.

Karen said...

Hi Bev. I am back on deck after a very busy month and I am enjoying spending some time catching up on everyone's blogs. Loved your hexies and the lovely gift. I really enjoyed reading about the nursery visit. I would love to grow frangipani but my lack of a green thumb and our cold weather make it an impossibility for me. Good luck with the apples, too. That's one I can do. Did the rain eventuate?