In October, my cousin from the UK is visiting Australia. Exciting for me as we've not met, but are 'pen friends'. I want to make her a little something to take back home. What should I make? Perhaps a Christmas wall-hanging? help please xx
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29726hi vicki i just saw your request to late but stitches and paint from secrets of embroidery have wonderful aussie designs. i live in sydney but i am from the west country.i have been here 51 years. i have bought some for to make for overseas gifts. carol
314I think those Christmas in Aussie designs are so cute with Santa relaxing at the beach, etc. You could put them on tea towels or guest towels for the bath. Kay
85867How about some fsl cmas designs and one with there name on it and one that says cousin om it??just my thoughts carolyn
360642Something that has Australian designs on. Have fun with each other
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115752Something that has Australian designs on. Have fun with each other
115752You make what feels right to you. You have been given lots of ideas so I'm sure there is something that strikes your fancy. I have found that people love to see my machines working so she might enjoy making something with you. Relax and enjoy your time together. You know each other through all those letters so enjoy your time. It will go so very fast.
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by vickiannette
21 Sep 2015
unfortunately, I will have to go to Adelaide to see my cousin. It is too far for her to visit me where I live [some 700km road trip- but I am going to fly]
169064Handtowels,teatowels,face washers quite a number of small items light weight for her to carry back home. You could embroider these with aussie flowers, animals, birds,butterflies, there is some great free designs available. In the past i have made aprons, pillowslips, shopping bags, placemats. Just to name a few ideas,the possibilities is endless. Good luck enjoy her visit with you. Sandra.
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24331Relax you still have a week or so left. If you haven't already decided why not a cushion cover with either native birds or flowers on it, it won't take to much room in her suitcase and it's useful or maybe a table runner. Marian
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45918Something Aussie for sure! It will be so much fun for you and the item whatever it may be will bring back all those great memories. I have a purse/bag that Christie brought for me and it is with me whenever I leave the house! I love it!
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by vickiannette
20 Sep 2015
It is like that, isn't it. I have a tiny purse with great memories from an Aunt who visited Guam years ago.
173693Oh what tremendous fun for you both. Bet she's as excited as your are. She will love anything you make, maybe a embroidered picture frame and place a picture of the two of you in it for her to take home. Or a Australian wall hanging with 'My Australian Adventure and a picture of you two. A pillow cover with the beautiful flowers you have down under. The possibilities are endless. hugs
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by vickiannette
20 Sep 2015
Yes, we are both looking forward to meeting. I am really keen to hear her Northern accent, amongst other more obvious things!
35301I would do something Australian. I am sure she will want to buy some souveniers and will find it almost impossible to get anything actually made in Australia. They all come from China these days. What ever you make I am sure she will love it. Just pick something you feel comfortable with. Enjoy your visitor.
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by vickiannette
20 Sep 2015
yes, thinking the same. very difficult to find anything with Made in Australia on it !!
29726You can make her anything that you like. She will be delighted that you cared enough to take the time to make her something special. I can tell you are nervous about it, so make something you are already good at.
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