Modern Scrappy Bits Swap... Round Five

I received my Modern Scrappy Bits Swap package just the other day and it came all the way from the UK.  Thank you so much, Kath!  She made me a lovely covered journal and then sent a giant pile of scraps which included some lovely linen and a bunch of ribbon.  Nice!!!!

I have joined the Modern Scrappy Bits swap since it started and I have always received fabulous swap packages!  I anticipate another round in the New Year.  Keep an eye out and join in the fun!

I am a lucky swapper...

Oh man!  I am a lucky swapper!!!  This came in the mail today from Pam in Florida for the Modern Scrappy Bits Swap!  SQUEAL!  Pam blogs at Uberstitch and has a online fabric shop!  Oh man.  Back to the wee mug rug which is just packed with coveted Heather Ross fabric!!!!!!  Check out the other side... fish in bag!!!!  Thank you so much, Pam!

and the scraps are awesome and she sent me a package of Steam a Seam too!

Even the wee paper bag for the scraps was decorated!!!!  So cute!  So I am a lucky swapper.

I love her cards too.  So I am a lucky swapper.  Yes, I am!

Modern Scrappy Bits Swap Round 3!

So yummy!

I got home today late after a late meeting.  And nothing could make me happier than a lovely package of scrappy goodness from Jayme... FindingSweetland!  I received a cute little fabric bucket and awesome scraps!  But check out the mustache pin!  How cool is that?????  Thank you so much, Jayme.  This package made my day.  I know that these scraps will find their way into some Road to Fortune Blocks before you know it!

NICE!!!!!

totally cool mustache pin!!!

awesome scrappy goodness!

More Modern Scrappy Bits...

Oh my!  More scraps.  I was stalking my partner for the Modern Scrappy Bits Swap and I pulled a bunch of scraps that I thought might work but I didn't hear anything from my partner so I thought I would try again and see if these scraps might catch the eye of the intended.  There is a whack of stuff with some Basic Grey, Oh Deer, Secret Garden, Joel Dewberry, Madrona Road, Type and I even put some Kona Ash in there just for fun so I hope this catches my partner's eye!

Then I received this in the mail from the lovely Cynthia!  A special Cynthia designed post card!!!!  And if you pop over to Cynthia's blog, you will see the amazing art piece she just finished.  It is stunning.  You have to see it.

So there.  Have a lovely day.

Modern Scrappy Bits Swap Triple Zip Pouch super size me!

I thought about super sizing a triple zip pouch for my partner in the Modern Scrappy Bits swap so I did.  I Upped the size so that I could box the corners and I made it a bit wider as well.  I pieced a bunch of scraps of this and that (Ruby, Vintage Modern, Reunion, and the text print is a scrap from a line called Fresh Flowers.  The main lining is a scrap of text fabric from the Word Play line.   I did a quilt as you go method so I was able to use a bunch of different quilting.  The sides are matchstick straight lines.  The front panel has vertical quilting and the back has horizontal quilting.  Just for fun.  I added a charm on the top zip for a zipper pull.  All in all it is a few inches taller and a few inches wider.

Stuffed with scrap goodness and a few extras for fun.  If you are going to have 3 pockets, you have to have something in each one!  I popped in an assortment of buttons that might be fun for some small makes and a package of Kate Spain clothes pins!  Sweet!  I hope this makes my partner happy!

Linking up with Finish it up Friday with Amanda Jean!

Modern Scrappy Bits Swap!

I have been watching the mail for my Modern Scrappy Bits Swap package and yesterday it arrived!!!!  I received a lovely bundle of goodies from Sam (UKmuminusa) who blogs at A Cup of Tea and a Slice of Cake.  The pouch is to die for and came complete with scraps, a wee Christmas ornament, and a wee needle book.  The needle book is just the right size for tucking into the pouch for on the go sewing projects.  I just love it.  I am most impressed with the eyelets too!

Thank you so much, Sam!  Swaps are such fun!

And here is the back!  Fabulous quilting!  Love the contrast!

Swap Pouch and it is done!

I had a goal that I would get this all ready to go today.  I signed up for the Modern Scrappy Bits Swap part 2.  I did a bit of lurking and thought I would make a zippy pouch for a "take on the go" sewing and stuff.  Or really for whatever my swap partner wishes to do with it.  I used a whack of sewing related scraps as you can see.  I am a bit zipper phobic but I put on my big girl pants and went for it.  I think I did okay.  At least I am smiling.  Then the scraps.  This was a lot of fun to put together and I hope they fit the bill!

Ready to go.  I even used a bit of fabric to make a wee Christmas card.  He he he!

Linking up with Amanda Jean at Finish it Up Friday!

Modern Scrappy Bits Swap!

I received my modern scrappy bits swap package today all the way from lovely Elizabeth in Salt Rock, West Virginia!  So exciting!!!!!!!!  Look at this lovely needle book.  I adore the fabric.  I took a picture of both the front and the back.  And I know that I commented on this in Flickr!

Here is the back.  Just as cute.  And then don't be too jealous but look at all the scraps!!!!  Lots of lovely florals and even some Backyard Baby.  I remember drooling over this pile of scraps when the picture was posted in Flickr too!

But wait... we are not done yet.  Nope a cutey patootey little mirror and case with sewing machine fabric on the mirror!  Snazzy!

And Elizabeth forgot to stick the post card in so she mailed it separately and it came today too.  Love the outhouse shots!

Elizabeth blogs at in the boon docks and I am going to go and get to know her better by visiting her blog.  I am delighted that she was my scrappy partner!  Thanks so much, Elizabeth!