Ich bin ein bisschen traurig *schnief*. Und ich ärgere mich maßlos über mich selbst...warum? Weil ich nicht nachgedacht habe! Ich habe Euch letztes Mal ein kleines Vorschau-Foto eines Geheim-Projektes gezeigt. Jetzt darf ich es Euch zeigen, denn es ist inzwischen - zumindest teilweise! - bei Kris angekommen. Teilweise deshalb, weil ich Reis in das Nadelkissen hineingetan habe. Ich wollte ihr kein unvollständiges Geschenk schicken, dass sie selbst noch füllen & vernähen muss...aber ich hab nicht mehr an die Einfuhrbestimmungen Australiens gedacht {bei Kris könnt Ihr sehen, was von meinem Geschenk angekommen ist}. Das Geld für das schwere Paket-Porto hätte ich mal lieber verwendet, um mir ein Runde Nachdenken zu spendieren...Die kostenlose Anleitung für den "Pincushion Organizer" ist übrigens von Elizabeth @ Oh, Fransson! für SewMamaSew. Ich habe die Idee von Stina "geklaut" (mit Erlaubnis), statt nur einem, zwei Halterungen für den Beutel dranzunähen...
Hmm...das ist übrigens mein erstes Finish für die OPaM-Challenge im April...
I'm sad *sniff*. And I'm so annoyed with me...why? Because I didn't think! Last time I showed you a little sneak peek of a secret project...now I can show it, because it arrived - at least in parts! - at Kris . Only in parts, because I used rice to weigh down the pincushion...I didn't want to send her an unfinished present, which she'd have to fill & sew herself...but I didn't think of Australia's import regulations {have a look on Kris' blog which parts arrived}. I should have taken the money for the heavy parcel postage to pay a round of thinking...Kris, I'm so sorry!
You can get the free pattern for the "Pincushion Organizer" by Elizabeth @ Oh, Fransson! at SewMamaSew's blog. I borrowed the idea of attaching the scrap bag with two strips to the bag from Stina (with her permission)...Hmm...btw, that was my first finish for the OPaM Challenge for April...
Thanks for stopping by!Don't forget to reflect on something that is important for you ;o)
Julia
Very dissappointed for you and Kris, it looked so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHey Julia! Those mean ol' customs people!! I love the photos, though - so now I know how wonderful your finished pin cushion/threadcatcher looked. And it will help me to use that lovely blue fabric you sent me to make another pincushion part!! Thanks you sooooo much for my lovely gifties!! It was so thoughtful of you to help me celebrate my birthday!! AND I'll mark it on my spreadsheet at a finish for you for the OPAM Challenge for April - YAY!! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend! Bear Hugs! KRIS
ReplyDeleteCustoms is a funny thing, you never know what will cross their path and how they will deal with it. Not to worry, it wasn't your fault and your intentions were good. The gift is beautiful and I am sure the thought was the best part.
ReplyDeleteWell, who knew? I certainly wouldn't have known that. Darn it all -- it's a lovely gift anyway!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful present.............so sad customs took part of it......sometimes we forget about what is and isn't allowed when making presents to send overseas..........I am sure Kris understands.........don't be took hard on yourself.........
ReplyDeleteOh, you couldn't have known...I'm so sure everything was understood. Your gifts is lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteOhhh Julia.. so sorry for this..and you are not a bit stupid at all... how could you know... wonder what they will do with it now... ???
ReplyDeleteAt least Kris got to look at it at your blog...and you made a wonderful pincushion!!! :o) And one thing is good...now we all KNOW!!!!