Sunday, April 30, 2017

travels


Finally managed to start quilting the raindrops baby quilt. That zig zag pattern makes it quick and easy. I also like the texture it gives to the quilt. It will be good to have this project finished.

Over the years blogging has connected me with lots of lovely people who live in far away lands. From time to time, I am blessed when a parcel of goodies arrives out of the blue. Or after several emails attempting to locate said parcel at the post office.

Gail is an amazing lady who recently gave a series of history talks to more than 1000 teenage students over several days; and who also likes to travel around the States with her trusty sidekick - a pretty Sheltie called Quinn.

As she was travelling about, Gail very kindly, thought of her Aussie friend at the other end of the world and collected bits and bobs, as well as making a gorgoeus sewing table mat and pouch. She even sent a map marked with what was collected and where. Neat.


I felt well and truly spoiled with all these wonderful goodies. Thank you very much Gail.


 

12 comments:

  1. The quilt is looking lovely ,so bright and cheery. What a nice surprise some people just make you happy.

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  2. I like the zig zags...it makes the quilt look snuggly from here. The travel goodies look like such fun and I like the idea of a map indicating their first "home." Hmmm...

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  3. You were spoilt by Gail, weren't you. What a great package filled with many fun and pretty things. Loving that quilt, Ann. Love the zig zag quilting.

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  4. Love the quilt! That package all started with the rabbit! Made me smile thinking of all your rabbits-and what a pain they are!

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  5. Oh and Your are most welcome! Great fun I had!

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  6. Great looking quilt, I've never tried a zigzag. Always fun to receive a package.

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  7. The zizgzag moyif does give great texture. Yay for being on your way to a finish!

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  8. Hello Ann
    Love your new project you are quilting.
    Beautiful goodies from your friend, How thoughtful. xx

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  9. I can just see little fingers rubbing around in those pretty zig-zags and loving that quilt! I can also see your exitement as you looked through all those goodies from Gail. Have fun with all of them! ---"Love"

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  10. What a wonderful goody bag!! And the quilting is superb!

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  11. What a wonderful box of goodies!

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  12. The baby quilt is beautiful and the zig-zag quilting works so well. Love all the goodies and what fun knowing where they all came from!

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