Pages

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Stitching and Mail.



Over the weekend I hid in my cave (sewing room) and managed to get the five blocks together ready to take to my retreat next week.


001


001 (2)

I also made these guys for Kids in Ethiopia .



010



After I finished the room looked like this!!



011



012




The postie has been very busy and I am thrilled with the mail I received last week .


My blogging friend Rena from Germany sent me a parcel with


Not one!!! 004


005 Not Two !!!



007


But Three lovely tins and look what is inside the tiny tin. Well they are now inside my tummy. She also sent some fabric and wee little chicks.



Cat from NZ sent the cutest Christmas Wall Hanging.


Mini Wall Hanging from Cat.




Lovely fabric cards I won in a giveaway from Jamie in the USA.


015 Thank you Ladies for all my goodies.




002



I was delighted to receive my two mail orders.


A Travelling Hexie Kit and my lovely new magazines.



001 (3)


Oh it is after 1 am so must post this and go to bed.

Posted by at

18 comments:

  1. Abby and StephanieMay 10, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Beautiful blocks...sweet bears will surely be loved. Now I'm wondering where to find the Vignette magazine. I'll have to google...

    ReplyDelete
  2. CatMay 10, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    I'm in love with your tins - I collect vintage tins :)
    The hexie travelling kit is such a great idea.
    Your blocks are simply gorgeous.

    ReplyDelete
  3. MarieMay 10, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    What a wonderful week for excitement through the mail. Good for you - so much fun opening the lovely packages.

    Hugs - Marie

    ReplyDelete
  4. Stray Stitches (Linda G)May 10, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    The blocks are beautiful and the teddies are adorable! You certainly received a wonderful assortment of goodies - good for you!!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Needled MomMay 10, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    You have been keeping the postman busy!!!! What wonderful goodies have arrived at your door. Have fun at your retreat working on those beautiful blocks.

    ReplyDelete
  6. MichelleMay 10, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    A messy sewing room looks like you've been having lots of fun! The tins are gorgeous, you've got a nice lot of goodies!
    Did you make the stained glass window in your header? It is beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  7. BubzRugzMay 10, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    What fun getting all those yummy parcels..... hope you slept well!
    Hugz

    ReplyDelete
  8. retdairyqueenMay 10, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Isnt mail like that just lovely?

    ReplyDelete
  9. SueMay 10, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Lucky you to be getting so many goodies.

    ReplyDelete
  10. EllynMay 10, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    oooh I love those blocks! & what lovely mail. as for the sewing room... you can clean later. creating is much more fun!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Craft to DoMay 10, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Love the Hexi tin Mum!!!
    I will need to find a project for the retreat and for traveling.

    Will have a look at the craft show next week.

    Have you had MODA fabric before????

    Love DD2

    ReplyDelete
  12. crafty pugMay 10, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    wow! so busy! love the little guys being sent off to share the love
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  13. ValspierssewsMay 10, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    The blocks and the bears are very cute. You sure did get a lot of mail. The wall hanging is lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  14. RenaMay 10, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Maria , you got so many goodies , love them all .
    I`m very happy , you like the tin cans and I could make you a joy !!!

    Love
    Rena

    p.s. : your new header is just beautiful !

    ReplyDelete
  15. NicoleMay 10, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Goodies in the mail! so much fun!! and hey, you needed those cookies to keep your energy up while sewing those gorgeous projects!

    ReplyDelete
  16. webbswayMay 11, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Maria , I think I must have the WRONG mailman. LOL

    I love it all - your blocks are so beautiful and the little bears are so precious.

    Your gifts are so appreciated I bet. It is definitely a wonderful change to receive something wonderful INSTEAD of bills all the time. :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. Bev CMay 11, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Lots of lovely goodies and mail. I must say that leadlight in your header is so stunning. Do you ever sleep Maria?
    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  18. JamieMay 15, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Hooray! I'm glad that you liked the cards! :)

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for visiting and leaving your lovely comment.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)