My friend, Catherine, just got back from two weeks in Europe and she was so thoughtful to bring me this Marie Claire Idées magazine. She had no idea that I was a fan of the magazine. I guess, she's just such a good friend that we're on the same wavelength!
I would love to make this blanket with embroidered/crocheted flowers. I'll add it to my list and hopefully figure out the diagram instructions soon.
I sent Cami a box of my much neglected scrapbook supplies and she sent me this great package of adorable handmade cards and a set of fat quarters.
I've been staring at this fabric for weeks trying to come up with the perfect project to showcase them. I think I might try a zig zag quilt alternating these fabrics along with a solid complementary color. Thanks, Cami, for this great package!
And, surprise of all surprises, I actually won a drawing giveaway. The one and only time I've ever won something was at a cakewalk back when I was in fourth grade. So, needless to say, I've had an 18 year dry spell! John, of Quilt Dad, did a giveaway in honor of his 50th post and I was one of the winners. I just received the package yesterday and he sent a cute bag that he made that was filled with lots of candy, North Carolina treats, a card and two mix CD's. It was such a fun package to open up at the end of a long work week. Shinji was just as excited to open it as I was (he's a big fan of all things plastic). Thanks John!
ooooh, i love that blanket! if you figure out how to make it, maybe a tutorial or something...? hint, hint. and yay - i love your loot! it's beautiful!
Posted by: amy | 19 July 2008 at 09:31 PM
Awesome scores! I love the flower blanket and can't wait to see how you do it. When you mentioned using the fat quarter fabric for a zig zag, I thought that sounded perfect. Don't you just love happy mail days?
Posted by: gardenymph | 19 July 2008 at 11:34 PM
I could so see those fat quarters in the zig zag quilt. They're beautiful!
Posted by: Jacquie | 20 July 2008 at 12:27 AM
Great goodies..both the mag and the bag with the sweets. The bag looks fab ..love the fabrics!:o)
Posted by: Jane Weston | 20 July 2008 at 04:22 AM
So glad the magazine was a hit! I like that blanket too. Maybe I'll do a pillow ;o) Glad I could add to your project list....
Posted by: Catherine | 20 July 2008 at 01:25 PM
wow, what goodies! those cards are beautiful and i'm with the cat in wanting the candy! that blanket is something i'd want to make too.
Posted by: priscilla | 20 July 2008 at 02:55 PM
You're very welcome! I hope you like everything ... and get some good use out of that bag! : )
Posted by: John | 21 July 2008 at 02:32 PM
PS. I LOVE that little collection of fat quarters you received. Khaki might be nice as the solid.
Posted by: John | 21 July 2008 at 02:34 PM
isn't good mail the best? you got some wonderful goodies! I love how the fat quarters are folded.
Posted by: amandajean | 21 July 2008 at 04:18 PM
Those fabrics look fantastic.
Posted by: Oiyi | 25 July 2008 at 01:20 PM
Make a hexagon and triangle quilt with those fabrics! The fabrics are wonderful!
Posted by: MelissaS | 25 July 2008 at 05:18 PM
A great gift! Love the fat quarters, too!
Posted by: jenclair | 26 July 2008 at 04:43 PM
Your so very welcome. Thanks again for the scrapbook stuff. That is a super cute bag.
Posted by: Cami | 01 August 2008 at 05:04 PM