Friday, December 30, 2011

More excitement and great generosity comes my way

I have two thoughts echoing in my head today. The first is that sometimes things that are very easy for us to do for others can make a big difference to them. And secondly, what goes around comes around.

I had a lovely sewing day today with the gorgeous MissyMac. We played with her new Brother and put it through its paces. It has been named Laurie in my honour as I found it, road tested it and went and got it so it didn't disappear while Missy Mac was on holidays in Adelaide. It is no hardship to do favours for someone as nice as MissyMac. And I figure that "do unto others" is a good motto to live by. Or call it karma.

Anyway, we were sewing, gossiping and eating our way through the day when a post van drew up and a postlady hopped out with a big box. What the...? I didn't remember ordering anything box worthy...

When she said "it's from Italy" I twigged and got a tad excited. Missy Mac abandoned her Brother and hopped from foot to foot while I tried to open the box (Icould see her itching to take over and physically restraining herself). Then all this fell out.



An amazing Aurifil bounty of rainbow thread! You may remember that Giles suggested that I wrap myself in Aurifil for the photoshoot for Australian Patchwork and Quilting. I flicked the idea jokingly to Alex at Aurifil who loved the idea and was horrified that I hadn't been able to try Aurifil, living where I do. Hence this lovely parcel for me and a reader, and a matching one for Giles! Wow! One of those sets is to give away so hang out for that post in Feb sometime.

The other excitement was an email from the Fat Quarter Shop... Kimberly is TRIPLING the prize, so THREE people will win their dream bundles! And she will choose from the shortlist as a guest judge - hurray! So get your entries in!

So today I am thankful for friendship, community and the generosity of people who bring that little bit of brightness to others.

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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Ha ha ha. You're lucky I didn't shove you out of the way. :P

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  2. LynneDecember 30, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Wow! What a great day you had!!

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  3. Rhonda the RamblerDecember 30, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    How very exciting!!!

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  4. MicheleDecember 30, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Wow, wow, wow. That is one great surprise bounty. And that is wonderful news about the blogger's bundle prize. I have mine all picked out, I just need to get the mosiac thing working for me before I can get it linked up.

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  5. GilesDecember 30, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    How wonderful of Mr Aurifil!! They must be the nicest thread people in the world! I do think karma has a way of floating around and comes back to you at different times and places! ... though I'm not sure what I've done to deserve so much good luck this year! ...

    That's great news from FQS too! I am attempting to put together an entry, we'll see how well I manage

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  6. NicDecember 30, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Wow, lucky you!
    And great news on the fabric challenge. I'd best get back to the powerpoint slides I'm using to narrow down my fabric selections. Yes, I'm a geek :)

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  7. Cindy SharpDecember 30, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Wow! Now awesomeis that?

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  8. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Wow! How exciting! I have yet to try Aurifil. And how generous is Kimberly? Amazing!

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  9. needle and nestDecember 30, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Wow! How generous of Kimberly! And your box of goodies is AWESOME! :)

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  10. quiltmaniaDecember 31, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    I love my Auriful. I have been using it for over 10 years. Your gift is the perfect chance for you to get acquainted with it. Have fun!

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  11. Ruth BDecember 31, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Woohoo! What a fun mail surprise. Since I moved to the big woods I am always thrilled with fun mail. What could be better than Aurifil thread?? And we just tripled our chance of winning at the Fat Quarter Shop. Yippee!

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  12. Danny HeyenDecember 31, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Sweet score! Enjoy!

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  13. Katy CameronDecember 31, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Woohoo, fab parcel! So are you wrapping yourself up then? :oD And yay for Kimberly, how generous of her!

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  14. Anorina @SameliasMumDecember 31, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Wow! Love, love, love. Lucky girl!!

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  15. Lucy | Charm About YouDecember 31, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    That is so exciting!! It's going to be a GREAT year don't you think?!

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  16. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    YEAH!!! I think 2012 is shaping up to be a fantastic year.

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  17. JezibelsJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Those unexpected boxes on your doorstep are the BEST!

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  18. June DJanuary 3, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    What a great way to start the year! Hope this year is as good to you as last year was!

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