St. Valentine's Day Swap

I participated in my very first swap.

What better than a St. Valentine's Day swap that 

celebrates love & chocolate all in the same holiday.

The swap was hosted by Amy at

Bumble Bee Lane.

Just look at all of this.  It said at least 4 items - there are about 20!

My very generous swap partner Linda at

Country Pickins is entirely too kind.

I had to take a picture first so it is not on my table, but

that place mat will get center stage on my table.

There are soaps and the marble looking thing in the box is an

incredible little needle keep that I am so impressed with.

I have never seen one like it - it has a little

tube inside so when I open it, the needles won't go flying

(It's as though she knows me:)

Oh, and coasters that I love, 

and a sign that will go next to my door as soon as

I am finished posting.

The hearts are perfect!  I have seen some like that

and thought about making myself some,

but time got away.

And chocolate - yum.

Well, a very big thank you to you Linda,

not only for all the goodies, but for making

my first swap a happy one.

Also, thank you to Amy for coordinating it.  

What a lot of work she has done to make sure that

it is a positive experience for all.

Bloggers never cease to amaze me.  Your generosity and

kindness is above and beyond.  It's a kinship of sorts.

I feel like I am with friends, that we are all human

and many of us face the same challenges, and

just enjoy a little kindness - both giving and receiving it. 

Have an absolutely beautiful day filled with

everything that makes you smile.

Until next time

Nimble Fingers and Even Stitches