Winter Quaker Exchange and A gift from Fiona Jude

Today a packet arrived and in it the most beautiful Winter Quaker Exchange one could wish for. I feel truly truly spoiled. Ohhhh....it's SO beautiful. Thank you so much Veronica.

First of all....look at this Strawberry Emery Veronica stitched for me, and I can assure you, not only the stitching is beautiful, but the finishing is superb too. The back is stitched together by adding a line of beads . This little emery will get a place in my bedroom next to my mirror. I will cherish it and am totally in love with it.

Veronica also spoiled me with the gifts she sent with it. I received 2 charts from Blackbird Designs, and I adore both of them. I was planning to put the Easter Parade on my wishlist, so that came in most handy. And "Spring Blessings" is fantastic too - I was drooling over that one as well. I'm a huge fan of Blackbird Designs. Their designs are SO lovely.

But there it didn't end. Veronica also send a set of 40 fabric squares from moda, and they are just adorable. Ohhh...and I LOVE that keyring with the floss holder. That comes in most handy.

Like I said before. I feel SO spoiled. Thank you so much Veronica. And your packet came on a day where I could use a cheer up most, because my father in law is very sick and that saddens us so much. Thank you for brighten up my day...tremendously.


And I got also a gift from Fiona Jude. Fiona was so generous to send me one of my favorite charts after she read of my bad luck with a grab bag. That was so nice. The design is called "Outback Gum" and features a typical Australian landscape. Even Michael is enthusiastic about it. And this one is on my "to do soon" list. It's just so beautiful.