Friday, 2 December 2011

Pay It forward

A few weeks ago I signed up for Toni's Pay It Forward.

Toni was looking for 3 people to agree to have something made for them in the coming year.  A little surprise something that would pop through their letterbox at any given time.  A little something made by Toni.  I'd been reading her blog for a while and always loved her makes, so I signed up and kind of forgot about it.  Well yesterday while the little guy was having a rare and welcome siesta...


there was a ring at the door.  A parcel from Toni!


A gorgeous 241 bag made out of Joel Dewberry's Heirloom (which I love in the citrine palette and I adore paisley) and some gorgeous natural linen, a couple of FQs and some chocs!  How lucky am I?  Thank you so so much Toni - the bag is so beautifully made, totally my colors and so at home here in sunny Marrakech!

So now it's over to me.  I am shamefully red faced to be putting this up when I've received my PIF but better late than never I guess.

I'm looking for 3 people to make something lovely for during the next 365 days.  I shall email the first 3 people to comment saying that they would like to play asking them for their details.  The deal is that they in turn agree to make something for 3 other people in the coming year.  Sorry but you have to have a blog to play.

If you simply want to leave a comment saying how lovely a) my son is b) the bag is or c)both are, then that's fine too.  I know this has been doing the rounds in the blogosphere but I hope 3 people will step up as it's a fun thing to do and you have a year!

22 comments:

Dolores said... 1

Hi Annabella

I would love to play along, this is the first time I have seen this on the blogosphere (where have I been?).

I have been thinking about making the 241 bag for a while, it looks so nice in those fabrics. Did the chocolates arrive OK, I would've thought they might melt?

dxx

Katy Cameron said... 2

Oh I totally avoided signing up for these a few months ago because I was so busy, but now I'd really love to take part!

That 241 tote is gorgeous, and I love that colour way too (although I thus far haven't succumbed to buying, I can see it won't be long...) And, of course, Zaki is very cute lying all bundled up there, wish I could still nap like that!

Ellie said... 3

I'm just posting to say your wee chap is so cute - lucky thing to be able to have a nap midday. Your new bag is lovely too. Hope you manage to get three people to sign up. Sounds like fun!!!

dutchcomfort said... 4

I’m simply leaving a comment telling you how lovely your son and how beautiful the bag is!
I have the 241 pattern and really want to make one!

(I have already been Piffing forward...

Canadian Abroad said... 5

(a) Your son is beautiful. (b) That bag is fab. (c) Aren't you supposed to be in Paris right now?

I think you know I've done a PIF so as much as I would love a make from you I am not signing up again. Sorry!

Jenelle said... 6

Ok Annabella, if you have an opening I would love to take part in this! I have seen PiF on other blogs and it looks like so much fun. Zaki is doing what I should be now! What a cutie. :) Hope you have fun/are having fun on your trip!

Anonymous said... 7

what a really lovely idea!

Little Island Quilting said... 8

If you get too many send them my way as I still have one opening left on my PIF!

leanne can blog said... 9

Lucky you! How nice to receive a special & hand made something in the mail!
I would love to join in but I can't make anything!

PS Your son is gorgeous.

Unknown said... 10

Hello Miss Annabella

Lovely photo of the scrumpet bum of a son - gorgeous.

The bag is a beautiful gift for anyone.

I can see others have beaten me to it but I would be happy to sign up if someone else ever dropped off.
I would be not quilting though if that is ok.

Hoping you are well :)

Have a wonderful day,

loulou, from hereiamloulou blog

x

Unknown said... 11

What a lovely PIF gift! I'd love to sign up, but I think I'm about 12th in line now, doh!

Zaki's looking uber cute btw :o)

Jill Chapman said... 12

What a lovely idea. There are some really generous people out there in the quilty world. Your son is absolutely adorable. There's something about a child with their thumb in their mouth that makes you melt inside.

Anonymous said... 13

popping in to say hi annabella. what a gorgeous bag and i can't forget your adorable little boy! this is such a great idea. xo.

Pat Merkle said... 14

Toni, the bag, your little boy and you are just lovely! I'm just sorry I wasn't one of the first 3 to comment!

Archie The Wonder Dog said... 15

Love your bag and your son is very cute!!

Mrs Flying Blind... said... 16

Well done filling your 3 spots so quickly!
Toni is a superstar, and Zaki is a cutey, so you have it sussed really!

Sheila said... 17

I have also Piffed this year but you have plenty of takers now.

Little Dotty Bird said... 18

I've never heard of "piffing" before but it sound slike a fab idea! I'll keep an eye out for other piffers!! ...and your boy is indeed very gorgeous! x

Shanea said... 19

Gorgeous goodies! Great that you filled the spots so quickly...hope this opportunity comes around again.

www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said... 20

Looks like you have your three. I did this at the beginning of 2011...can't believe it's almost been a year. Zaki is precious, the bag is fab and you should be reading this in Paris about now.

Sarah @ FairyFace Designs said... 21

Isn't the bag gorgeous? I love mine too! Your son is so cute too :-)

Leanne said... 22

That is a lovely gift, lucky you, and such a cute sleeping boy!