Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Generous by Nature

When I read about all the charity blocks,quilts and items being sent to various places, including the flood victims here in Qld Australia, I think all quilters must have very generous natures indeed!
So when my friend, Maria (all the way over in Western Australia) sent me... not 1 ...not 2 ....but 3 ...Blankets of Love this week... well... I knew for sure there are no nicer people around!
Here is a few pic's of these little BLaNkEtS Maria forwarded...
aren't they just BeAuTiFuL !!













I also received two parcels in the mail this morning. One was from my Valentines Day apron swap partner "Apron Crazy" who lives in the USA. She made me a full apron and enclosed a few nice treats for me to enjoy. I mailed hers on January 31st and I added some goodies too. So this is what "CrAzY" can expect to find when she opens her package.

Pink roses fabric with hearts applique.
Heart applique.

Valentine Mug Rug.. Heart buttons.. Friendship magnet.. Lavender sachet.. Heart ribbon..Chocolates & a Card.... and of course the apron.
And this is the pretty "ApRoN" I received together with all the goodies.

Tree of Hearts Fabric

So pretty & cute.
 











I'm so lucky to have a partner like CrAzY.
And in the other package Leona from "Leona's Quilting Adventure" sent me the fabric I was lucky enough to WiN in her giveaway. I am looking forward to using this beautiful fabric on a special project in the future. ThAnKs Leona for hosting and for picking my name from the hat!

A wonderful selection of Fabric.... and a pair of pillow cases.
Now that all that dreadful HeAt has passed...(at least for now).. I can get some sewing done.
It was just tooo hoootttt in my room for anything crafty. Hope the weather is being kind to you where ever YoU are!

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

What beautiful blankets Maria has made and you apron you made Cheryll is beautiful and i also love the apron that you recieved from apron crazy,and lucky you winning those lovely fabrics.I was missing your posts i thought you might've gone away.
cheers shez
http://shez-enjoyinglife.blogspot.com

BubzRugz said...

What lovely goodies in the post... those quilts are very special... people have such GREAT hearts.... lovely swap and win... yay...
Hugz

Vroomans' Quilts said...

Quilter's are a giving group for sure. Love all your swap goodies - received and sent. Congratulations on your winnings - hmmmmm more goodies. I love 'squishies' - but I think I love sending more than receiving - oh , they are both fun.

Toni said...

WOW, your post mail must love you - you give him a job! :) What a arrange of funness in the mail!

Beautiful quilts and the apron is wonderful!!

Sheila said...

Lots of goodies , loved the aprons and other additions in your swap . The three blankets are just adorable and how special of her to send them , some child will be so happy to cuddle under these .

Angie said...

I also appreciate the generous nature of quilters. I think the most fun thing in the world is to give something to someone else, esp. something you made.

I LOVE that tree heart fabric on the apron!

Lynda said...

What a fun apron exchange and all the goodies were a bonus for sure. Congrats on winning one of Leona's giveaways....she is always so generous.

Tarnyia said...

How wonderful of Maria to do such an ''act of kindness''... not only did she help you she has also helped someone else... love those apron so very gorgeous xxx

marina said...

lovely blankets.
what wonderful aprons swapped. Really gorgeous.