Thank yous!

I was on a lucky streak there for a while.  I had happy mail again today.  Two presents--just so pretty.  I was pretty excited too.  I don't get gift wrapped things very often.  :)

The pretty package with the yellow ribbon is from Razzy.  She had a give away for her birthday.

I received two lovely stitching patterns.  I think this little cushion will make a nice "little something something"gift for a friend's birthday.  It's so cute.  The Rosalie Quinlan design was a nice little bonus pattern.

Razzy made one of those zipper bags I've been wanting to try.   I love butterflies and this fq is lovely.  This flower pin is soooo coool.  I'll wear it on my jacket this fall. 

I love this little crocheted flower. I'm going to have to make something to stitch it to.  Isn't it the cutest thing?                            

Thanks so much, Razzy. I love "your" birthday presents! You are such a sweet and generous lady.  This is the second time Razzy has sent me something, so her next giveaway I promise I won't enter.  lol

 

My other win in the pink package with turquoise ribbon is from Stephanie, Little Lady Patchwork.  Stephanie had a wonderful post Market giveaway.   I won 5 Fat quarters from Anne Sutton's new fabric line: Lily & Will in the sage green color way.

Plus this really wonderful FQ:

I love Anne Sutton's quilt designs.  I am doing her Snowbound BOM.  I'm going to have to ponder what to do with these lovelies--maybe some of those zipper bags I've been wanting to try. Or I need a table runner for my library table.    Thanks so much, Stephanie.  I was a new follower, but I'm a regular now.

Yesterday afternoon DD #1 showed up unexpectedly.  She had the day off and came home to visit us.  It was a nice surprise and we went over to the neighbors to say "hi" to her Dad too.  There were severe thunderstorms last night.  Lots of lightning and thunder!  The wind blew like crazy.  We got .62 of rain.

Once again there was damage in other places due to the wind. 

This morning was spent cleaning and doing laundry--does that ever get all done?   I spent most of this afternoon catching up on bills, farm bookkeeping and filing.  :(   Rocco and I took a quick trip to the little Post Office 15 miles away, so we could send some money to the bank.  We picked up the mail on the way back and that's when the day got better! 

Hope your day was productive! 

A little gift and a thank you

  I didn't even know I was entering a giveaway when I became a follower of Razzy's Special Place.  Razzy emailed me for my address and let me know I was a "winner".  Last Saturday when I went to get the mail there was a surprise for me.  It was wrapped and had a sweet little card too.

Thank you Razzy for the cute little card wallet you made.  I love the colors.  I know it will be very handy for me to use.  This is my first blog prize.

I want to thank Razzy and Eli for encouraging me to start blogging.  I had been alittle afraid to jump right in.   I am like that--always letting my fears hold me back.  I am working to overcome that in my quilting.  Encouragement from others really helps.  I'm not sure why I let my fears spoil my fun, but I am learning sometimes its better to not play it safe all the time.  When it comes to quilting and blogging I am going to be more adventurous from now on.

I finished up my Gifts of Grace block last night.  It is a free BOM from Val.  These are so fun to do.  My first blocks with beading.

I'm looking forward to the end of the month.  All new block patterns to look forward to.  It is a beautiful sunny day here today.  I need to check on the cows and enjoy some sunshine.  Until later--Hugs to you.