Winter Swap Goodies

I have recently participated in the INAUGURAL WINTER SWAP 2013  hosted by Penny at Dresses and Me.

I had never participated in a fabric swap before but Penny outlined really clearly how it would work.  I really like the idea of receiving a parcel that would be completely mysterious. 

After a really busy week at work I arrived home on Friday evening to find my parcel waiting for me :-)

My parcel was a treasure chest of sewing goodies ...

I love this wee purse size sewing kit - just perfect.

These cute buttons, pack of 20cm zippers and pretty bias - the boats and polka dot bias is steering me toward a shift dress.

I have never seen this magazine before and have already read it cover to cover. 

A Burda pattern - I'm really liking the look of view A

Two pieces of fabric.  The small polka dot almost looks red in the picture, but is actually cerise pink, I would say a chiffon and it sparkles, not that you can tell from the picture.  The other piece is a cotton.

The last is a miniature hot water bottle for those cold winter nights.  The perfect size for my lap while sitting at the sewing machine :-)

All wrapped up together with this charming card and envelope - most definitely a case of card envy!!!

Thanks so much Trees for being my Winter Swap partner :-)