Saturday, in the park...
No, I'm not in the park, but I can't get that Chicago song out of my head.
Today I am sharing some good things. My mail person has been very good to me. Not only did I receive that fabulous bag from Linda on Monday, but a few more goodies arrived. Samantha from Plump Pudding sent me these goodies, all for being one of the first commenters on one of her posts. When I first saw that adorable chicken on her blog I thought it would look cute in the nursery, but I think it is going on my studio, for sure. I was so surprised to receive the other goodies, the pin cushion and tissue holder. Thank-you! Now I need to think of something special to send her in return...
Another surprise in the mail was this fabulous collage from Alicia. I can not believe that she sent me this, I feel so special! I know you can't see this in my crappy photo, but it is personalized with a little thank-you clipped with that tiny clothes pin and a "B" initial. So sweet! I love all the fabric swatches and vintage buttons. This will be the first thing I hang in my studio when I get that room near completion. I can't help but be inspired surrounded by all these lovelies!
Then today, I received my first Japanese craft book. I so love it! I can't wait to get busy on a project, but that will have to wait for another weekend because this one is already full with activities (non-craft related).
Okay, I promise that I wasn't shopping for fabric, but these just jumped into my cart. I stopped on my way home from work yesterday ONLY for some fusible fleece, but look what I found. WOW! I never find things this cute in real life , and they were only $2 yd! I bought a yard of each. Oh well, it wasn't April YET. I am definitely suffering from spring fever.
Just for fun I'm leaving you with this - my kids amusing themselves, along with the cat, while I was taking these pictures.
P.S. You won't have to suffer through my poor quality photos much longer - we ordered a new camera last night. I can't wait to get it!
Wow you had a good day! I am green with envy! Where did you get the polka dot fabric? Cute kids and cat!!
Posted by: autum | April 01, 2006 at 08:07 PM
Great stuff in the mail. Why is it I only get catalogs and bills?! That sucks.
PS Go Tigers!
Posted by: Renee | April 01, 2006 at 08:27 PM
Great stuff! What a wonderful mail day!
I know where you bought that fabric - because I also bought a yard of each of the ones in the top picture last week! Oops!
Posted by: Amanda | April 01, 2006 at 08:34 PM
Those are such great fabrics! I can't believe they were $2 a yard! Such cute gifts. I can't get over how kind everyone is. Are you about to pop? I hope you're feeling good. :)
Posted by: Dacia Ray | April 01, 2006 at 08:53 PM
What a great day so much lovely stuff!
Posted by: Kristy | April 02, 2006 at 06:25 AM
What a lovely bunch of presents & the fabric is very nice as well!
Posted by: Mirre | April 02, 2006 at 12:54 PM
Glad to hear that the parcel arrived safely.
You have been lucky with the mail!
Posted by: Samantha | April 02, 2006 at 03:59 PM
lucky you - what great gifts!
those fabrics are super cute. i never get tired of polka dots.
Posted by: mary | April 02, 2006 at 09:28 PM
I just made a handbag from some of that same fabric! I also bought some of the lime green polka-dots to make a diaper bag. Love the price!
Posted by: Randi | April 02, 2006 at 11:32 PM
Look at all that nice stuff! They will look great in your studio - it'll be nice to fill if with lovely things from friends.
Posted by: linda | April 03, 2006 at 08:26 AM
Hey, I bought some of that same fabric in the blues. I love it too.
Posted by: Dana | April 03, 2006 at 11:22 AM
Just jumped into your cart, huh? Hee hee. You're so funny. OK, how come it seems like all the other commenters know where you got your fabric? Soo cute. I love them all. And lucky you, with all your fun mail lately!
Posted by: joanna | April 03, 2006 at 04:26 PM
I think it was the fourth of july.
Whew. I feel So. Much. Better. Now.
Posted by: capello | April 03, 2006 at 10:34 PM
Very cool & beautiful gifts!! My little gifts will be in the mail by Thursday for you. Take Care!
Posted by: catrina | April 04, 2006 at 07:27 AM
So many lovely things! And that fabric is darling. Polka dots are so fun.
Posted by: Gina L | April 04, 2006 at 01:35 PM
Wow, lucky you! Nifty goods, and adorable fabric! Cute kidlets too!
Posted by: Angela | April 05, 2006 at 01:23 AM
You are so lucky to have gotten one of those collages! I absolutely love them. And that bright fabric is wonderful, too!
Posted by: Sarah | April 05, 2006 at 12:31 PM
I feel better now! I purchased all of those same fabrics, every single one of them, on March 31st just under the deadline for use what you have!!!!!
Posted by: Leanne | April 05, 2006 at 01:31 PM