I’ve had some fun things in the mail lately. I’ve had a couple get well cards from blog readers….WOW. Thanks. I’m feeling better…at least at the time I’m writing this I am. Lately it’s a day by day thing. My childcare kiddos were sick last week so I’m always waiting for the next bug to hit.
Speaking on bugs a week or two ago when I went to the doctor, blog reader Ila messaged me saying – “I’m at a quilt shop going out of business sale. There are batiks. What do you need? My treat.” Oh Ila. How sweet.
I explained to her that I wasn’t feeling good and this was an especially nice treat on a day when I felt terrible.
What’s a girl so say when Ila sends pictures like this???
She sent three other pictures and then said- Give me an idea. I know Ila by now and there is no stopping her when she’s on a mission. I finally said, neutrals or purples.
She said they were all half yard cuts…she also teased that I needed to wrap myself in bubble wrap to stay germ free around the childcare kids….
So just a couple days later this came in the mail…purples and neutrals. PERFECT!! I couldn’t have pick better had I been there!!
Also in the box were three giant oranges and BUBBLE WRAP! I don’t know if the bubble wrap was intentional after she joked I need to wrap myself in bubble wrap to stay away from the kiddos germs or if she meant it truly as packing. Either way, Hubby and I got a great laugh from it….especially as the wrap would have only covered one arm!!
I decided to “pass it forward” and cut all the half yard cuts into fat quarters and shared with Kelli. She was super excited and needed a pick me up. Thanks so much Ila…you made us both happy.
Also in the mail a Valentines card from Mary at Country Threads. I’m so glad I connected up with her all those years ago. She’s golden.
I also got a card from Cheryl in Dallas. She always makes the best cards. I sometimes wish I made cards…it’s a time thing. I have to remind myself of this all the time. I really enjoy getting them. Cheryl also sent money to help support the postage fund for charity quilts. Oh me, oh my, postage is terrible. The donation was greatly appreciated.
I haven’t known the people I mentioned in the blog today for a very long time. It always amazes me the connections that the blog has afforded me. I very much enjoy the friendship you all send my way. The kind thoughts, words and sentiments mean so much to me. Thank you.
Love getting mail. Nice pick me up for you
What a generous and thoughtful gift!! Bubble wrap and oranges? TOO funny!! LOVE that you shared your bounty with your daughter. That was SEW sweet! Perhaps, the two of you should do a challenge together or maybe the Mystery over at Life on the Hill where 2 FQs will be all you need for four 8″ blocks.
Gifts from two very thoughtful quilters!!!!
I shopped at that “going out of business” shop a few weeks ago when visiting my sister in Chicagoland! They sell individual 2 1/2″ strips cut from their end of bolt pieces. Other shop owners take note.