Today is the 31st October so the Angel Swap has now officially closed. I have been receiving lots of lovely emails, both from Angels to tell me they have posted or from Angels who are thrilled to have received their goodies. We did also have one sad mishap where an Angels parcel was stolen out of her letterbox before she could collect it. But her Angel is madly replacing some goodies for her whilst others have offered to send things also so she doesn't miss out. Aren't stitchers wonderful - it obviously wasn't a stitcher who wanted the stolen goodies, perhaps a fallen angel?
I too was a very lucky stitcher this week with not one but two little goodie parcels coming to my door.....words cannot express my thanks to Dawn for the cutest little bookmark from 'her side of the sea'
Dawn you have no idea what it means for someone to make something for me...
then, Cristina sent this huge package of typical Italian goods which arrived yesterday.
Now she says that it is illegal to send any food products out of their country - how unfair not to share with us! However she has invited me over to taste it there and I may just take her up on it one day.... I'll dream about it for now. She also couldn't send any of their famous Italian monuments - well why not? so she had to settle with the above goodies - am I disappointed? no way.... now I cannot read or speak Italian (the kids after one year of Italian 6 years ago tried for me) but I can look at photos and pictures and I think I could work these beautiful projects out...plus they have come from another perfect angel.
Thankyou so much Cristina and Dawn, although not expected, much appreciated.
Now you should all have posted your three projects to your partner by now. If for some reason life has gotten in the way and you are running behind PLEASE email your partner to let them know and I am sure they will patiently wait a little longer for you to deliver. Communication is the key.
If you have delivered, you are a perfect angel - have you revealed yourself to your partner? I do hope you have met many new stitching friends and continue to develop life long friendships.
Due to many many requests I will probably run it again about the same time next year so keep the RSS feed going or check back often so as not to miss out.
NOW..... to the clues
I know it was a difficult test, we couldn't make it too easy could we - but I also know at least one Angel who has managed to get them all.
So you have THREE days to email me with your answer to the treasure hunt clues. There were 14 words to collect which put together in the correct order will make a lovely verse.
I did say originally to post the clues in a comment but that would be telling everyone the answer and reducing your chances so just leave a comment and email me the answer. I shall choose five correct answers at random.
good luck
one final thanks to our generous designers also
Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches (has she had her baby yet?)
May Britt our favourite blogger from Norway
Karen Gass of Cotton Spice
Lynette Anderson O'Rourke of Lynette Anderson Designs
Tracy of Plumcute Designs
Sue Daley of Patchwork with Busy Fingers
hugs, Helen - the temporarily retired Archangel
I've posted to my blog what my lovely angel made for me, and (finally) what I made for my swap partner.
Thanks for a lovely swap!
Posted by: mereteveian | November 15, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Helen thanks so much for the swap, it was a lot of fun. I enjoyed looking at everyone blogs. I guess I missed a few words but I came up with this saying:
An Angel to provide friendship and love from above.
I think something happened to my angel. She sent me my first gift and I haven't heard a thing from her since. Even her blogging has stopped. I sure hope she is okay.
Posted by: Kristi Van Os | November 05, 2008 at 02:27 AM
Hi Helen, I'd like to say BIG THANK YOU to you for organizing this wonderful swap. =)
I'd like to say BIG THANK YOU to our swaps designers: YOU ARE WONDERFUL! =)
And I'd like to say THE MOST BIG THANK YOU to my Angel.. My Angel's parcel was stolen from my mailbox, but I knew amazing people that wrote to me and sad with me.
I havent words for describe love that this wonderful people send to me!
Bec and girls THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!
Ale xxx
Posted by: Ale | November 04, 2008 at 06:33 PM
Hi Helen,
Thanks for organising this wonderful swap. I have had fun stitching the projects. I posted to my secret angel in America last week and she is excited to find out what surprises I've sent her.
I haven't heard anything from my angel at all. (I do hope I haven't missed out :(
Cheers,
Sandi xx
Posted by: Sandi | November 03, 2008 at 11:19 AM
I have gone thrugh all your clues, and it's not easy the correct answer. I'll give it a try, because I love crossword puzzles.
Could it be:
angels are miracles sent from above to provide us with friendship laughter and love
Posted by: Nancy | November 03, 2008 at 06:52 AM
Hello. Thanks for this great swap. I even got a parsell from the lady I send to. It has been so fun to do the great items. I thnk I have all the words and are goin g to mail them to you . Hugs from Norway
Posted by: Laila | November 03, 2008 at 06:51 AM
This has been so fun and I am so happy I said yes to be a part of this when you asked me. I have got so many lovely comments on my project.
But I still wait for my stitcher angel to give a sign :) And I am so curious.
Posted by: May Britt | November 03, 2008 at 06:06 AM
Hi Helen!
I am a long time fan of your designs, but only recently got up the courage to have a go at your Santa Sack!
It's finally finished, with photos on my blog. I'm thinking I'll go soft and let the family have it full of lollies at Christmas. ;-)
Posted by: Jenny | November 02, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Helen, I forgot to say thank you very much and all the designers.
Posted by: Carla Finley | November 02, 2008 at 11:11 AM
I'm so happy it turned out for most. I got an email the first day or two then nothing. On the other hand, I sent my angel her goodies a couple of weeks ago and she was thrilled. You can see what I sent here: http://carlafinley.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Carla Finley | November 02, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Thanks again for organizing such a fabby swap, Helen! My swap package arrived today and it's taunting me from the kitchen counter ... "Open me! Open me!"
I've made several new online Stitching friends as a result of the swap & I'm looking forward to next year.
Posted by: Tomi | November 02, 2008 at 08:31 AM
thanks for such a brilliant swap - i have made two new friends and have had some beautiful stitcheries and gifts sent to me - how lovely is that!
xx
Posted by: wonderwoman | November 01, 2008 at 08:24 AM
When I look at the blogs of those who joined The Stichers' Angel Swap, I can see that you made many many people happy, by organizing this. Hope I get a chance to join in next time:O)
Posted by: simone | October 31, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Grr can only find 12 of the 14 words, can't find the 2 words on Cotton Spice...
Posted by: Larissa | October 31, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Thanks and warm hugs to you, Helen, for organizing such a wonderful swap - I hope everyone is as happy as I am!
Lurline.
Posted by: Lurline | October 31, 2008 at 05:47 PM