The swap that made my jaw drop...

and left me completely overwhelmed came all the way from the sweet and talented, Nicolette. Nothing could properly prepare me for the box full of goodness - much of it handmade - that she sent me.
Here's what I saw when I opened the package...

This is a close-up of just a part of what was in that package.

Are these not the sweetest hand embroidered babushka dolls? These sweet dolls are now making friends with the ones I have from Suzie and the ones I made myself. I love how each doll is unique!

Next up is the loveliest patchwork basket using yummy reds and plenty of polka dots with plaids and stripes ( I heart patchwork!).

Nicolette continued to spoil me with gifts of pretty fabrics,

sewing essentials including the cutest containers (check out that button tin!), some Dutch candies and the best smelling soap and lip balm from Cath Kidson.

Okay, now that's a lot of wonderful things to receive, right? Yet, there's still more!

Look at what else she made for me: a pincushion with a key fob, a matching needle book and an stitchery organizer pouch! All in the prettiest pink fabric with chocolate brown coordinating dotty fabric.

Here's the close-up of the organizer. See all those pockets that will keep me organized?

Now I saved the biggest gift of all for last. (I know you must be in shock by now after seeing everything the talented Nicolette so generously made and gave me - I'm overwhelmed myself!)

She made me a beautiful table runner in the most gorgeous spring fabrics.

It fits my dining room table perfectly! Now, who is a spoiled girl??? ;o)

When I turn the table runner over, you can see all the different machine stitches Nicolette used to quilt this beauty. Wow. The final delight with this table runner is that the back is linen and more gorgeous fabric. I'm in love.

Now, isn't this the most amazing swap package ever?!?

Thank you Nicolette for sending me all this bounty. I'm in awe and over the moon with every single thing you sent.

* (I've been considering pinching myself to see if I'm dreaming - but if I am dreaming, I certainly don't want to wake up! ;o)