Friday, March 20, 2015

A surprise gift of teapot coasters!

So Mary J. wrote the other day to say she'd seen something at an antique mall she wanted to send me. Of course I started watching the mailbox with a curious eye, and I was happy when the package arrived and inside were two adorable needlepoint coasters!

I believe these are needlepoint on plastic canvas. I gave up needlepoint and cross-stitch years ago because my eyes just couldn't focus on those tiny little squares as they once did, so it is *extra* nice to receive a tea-themed gift that happens to feature a form of needlework I don't do. But oh, do I appreciate the time and energy someone once put into making these lovely coasters!

And they're the perfect size for using with a tea mug! Thanks again, Mary, for thinking of me — and thanks also to that unknown woman (I imagine) of yesteryear who actually made them!

10 comments:

  1. Those are so pretty, and so perfect for you!

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  2. What a lovely, thoughtful gift, and so well suited for a tea lover!

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  3. Just Darling, a perfect gift for you!

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  4. What a sweet and thoughtful surprise..They are so pretty

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  5. Oh, what a thoughtful and perfect gift from your friend Mary!

    Ye,s the lady who made those (presuming lady but can never be quite sure now can we?) did a remarkable job. Those are really cute!

    Happy First Day of Spring - have a wonderful weekend, too.

    Hugs,

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  6. Love that bold gold and blue!

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  7. So thoughtful of Mary plus they are blue - something you also enjoy! "Tea" gals all seem to possess warmth and kindness - I LIKE it!

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  8. The coasters are darling! What a lovely gift!

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  9. Those coasters are so cute, Angela - what a thoughtful gift. Joanie

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  10. What a thoughtful gift for a tea lover.

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