Awhile ago, my blogger friend Amy did a post on her blog looking for someone to do a swap with her – knit her a pair of fingerless gloves as a trade for something she could make for the volunteer. I volunteered! I made these fingerless gloves to help Amy get through the winter.
In return, she made me this Denyse Schmidt Promenade Market Tote!
The back is just as cool as the front.
It has a big inside pocket and a flat bottom with a sturdy plastic insert, making it great to carry a book or groceries. I will probably use this tote to carry a winter knitting project, but I could also take my newest book to the cafe and hang out for awhile.
Amy even included one of her new scrap-busting cards and an adorable drawstring bag with this cute ribbon and vintage buttons.
I really enjoyed this swap because it was a one-on-one trade with a fellow sewing friend, making me feel more grateful for the personal touch that went into her efforts. Thank you SO much Amy!
14 Comments
November 4, 2009 at 2:21 pm
What a great bag! Pretty and functional
November 4, 2009 at 4:22 pm
So glad you like it! And I’m glad you posted photos, since I completely forgot to take any before I sent it off to you. Bad blogger.
November 4, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Adore the gloves. Adore the bag. Looks like a good time was had by all.
Happy Day, Terri~
Cassie
November 4, 2009 at 7:13 pm
great swap!! I love the bag she made you
November 5, 2009 at 12:09 am
What a lovely swap Terri! The gloves are gorgeous and look so warm! The tote bag is so pretty – a sturdy base is such a practical touch.
November 5, 2009 at 12:40 am
That’s a pretty good trade! Both are pretty and functional and made by talented people:)
November 5, 2009 at 1:06 am
Terri! You have mad knitting skills!!
November 5, 2009 at 2:22 am
That is such a gorgeous swap! Your fingerless gloves looks so warm and cozy and her bag…such fresh lovely colors! Both girls soo talented.
Have a lovely merry happy day and love to yoU!
November 5, 2009 at 2:35 am
Wow, what a great swap! You really made out good!
I love BOTH the gloves and the bag.
November 5, 2009 at 2:45 pm
What a fun swap! My daughter is making me some fingerless gloves for Christmas and I can’t wait to use them for taking photographs. Looking forward to warm hands!
November 6, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I love the bag! And all those goodies! What a great swap!
November 6, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Cute gloves and fun bags you received in return.
November 8, 2009 at 4:16 pm
How cute! Both of these items are so functional! What a fun trade.
November 16, 2009 at 10:15 pm
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