I joined a pincushion swap on Ravelry last month, and yesterday a delightful Breakfast at Tiffany’s themed package arrived from Lori (Ravlink). She numbered the smaller packages for me to open in order, which included a Starbucks gift card (for a cruller to munch on while I window shop), an amazing red lipstick/pencil from Julie Hewett (coco noir in case you’re curious), The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, which Neal promptly claimed, a tiara (for wearing while window shopping and eating crullers), and the most fantastic pin cushion of all time–a perfectly duplicated Tiffany’s box.
I’ve been teased at my SnB for my swapping habit. What I love about swaps, though, is that I get a chance to expand my craft skills by making something different. I’m not likely to make myself a pin cushion, but I’ll do it for a swap. And sometimes? When I get an amazing package like this, I delight in feeling spoiled.
Thank you, Lori!!
Have you read Kavalier and Clay? I have a copy that someone pressed on me, and I haven’t got to it yet. Do tell.
Cute pincushion!
Thanks for your comment over at my place – I really wasn’t wanting anyone to feel guilty about not saying anything – it was just very striking to me that the bunch who usually comments in such a jovial way were silent!
What a lovely package!
So cute and perfect for you!
I like your gifts!
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What an awesome package and clever pincushion!
i love a theme!
also Kavalier and Clay is one of my favorite books ever – it’s one I wanted to keep reading and I did not want it to end. I might have to re-read that one again soon.
OHMIGOD!!!! I am in love with that pincushion. That is fantastic! I must have one of those asap. What a great package.