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'Stitching' the warmth and some

Finally I was able to send out the package for my creative swap partner last Sunday.  Before the November swap, I thought of pulling the yarn again.  But when Caryn announced my swap partner, I immediately changed plans and already knew what is more practical to pull out instead.  I searched for a neat warmer from Ikea.  No second thoughts when I saw this warmer slash blanket.  It comes in three colors (navy blue, red and white).  I found the white one most pleasing, aside from the fact that the texture is so huggable.

The next step was to search through the idle pieces in my cabinet.  I cut two figures that I can double stitch.  I initially planned to do, err… experiment to handpaint my swap partner’s header in her site in the blanket.  But I was not confident enough that I’m not going to mess it.  So, I double stiched ala patch the pieces.  Gee, I’m so slow now in hand stitching.  I need to recover the speed ages ago.

I enjoyed doing the handmade double stitching.  It was a challenge to keep it neat and continuous, without loopholes at the back.  I patched the pieces from end to end.  I also stitched my swap partner’s name in one side.

Aside from the warmer, I also included in the package a post card, premium arabian dates, and one cashmira gray yarn.  What about the bag?  Yes, I’ve sent out the eco-friendly bag from Magrudy’s also.  I remember her comment in one of my posts (showcasing the bag) that she wishes to have a longer stop over to Abu Dhabi just to get one.

To my swap partner, I hope you’ll like this haul.  I wish to give hugs to you through this warmer.  It’s cold there, I hope this will give you warmth while watching telly during your free time while munching the dates.