Friday, December 28, 2012

Some news to share

I sincerely hope you had a very Merry Christmas with lots of special time with family and friends ,I know for many this time of year is a real struggle and to them I hope you were able to find  peace and joy .
Christmas day for me was extra special,I spent it with my Mom, Dad , my sisters Jacqueline and Donna and their families.We don't get to spend a lot of time together so this was the best gift I could have possibly received . My Mom went to a lot of work cooking for the crowd and I tried to help by cooking a turkey and a couple of pies and a sultana cake , there was plenty of food and lots of laughter and my Dad is the worlds best story teller so all in all it was absolutely wonderful. We were very lucky with the weather as well , the drive is long and the fact we drive over mountains and past the lake often means we can encounter nasty weather but it was clear sailing not one flake to be seen , it was a very green Christmas . Our drive home was a little different , we did have some snow to deal with on the roads from our son's home and then another 60 or so km. past there . We stopped in to visit them on Boxing Day and I wish we could have stayed a little longer but our dog was being boarded at the Vet and the pick up times were for a very short time that day and we were also expecting company .
 The title of this post is some news to share , well let me tell you I have some extra special news to share with you , I was a winner in a recent giveaway , not just any giveaway but a wonderful giveaway that I will be sharing , you see I won not one but two quilts from Clothworks ,you can't imagine my surprise and elation when I received the email telling me I had won . Now their is a catch , one I am more than willing to fulfill,I must pass these two quilts on to a charity of my choice , I just received the quilts and have not had an opportunity to take care of this task in fact one of the planned recipients I am having some problems locating .I will not be revealing the names of the charities with you today I would rather share that once I  deliver these gorgeous quilts .I was hoping they would arrive in time for Christmas but I am sure they will still be very pleased to receive them  .
 I also received some other wonderful mail from quilting friends . First off Jeanette and I have been friends for about 10 years now , long before blogging was even a word I knew about , we have taken part in many RR exchanges over the years and she feels more like a sister than a friend now.
Jeanette lives in Australia and sent me this gorgeous calendar of the wildflowers that are found in her country , oh it is lovely ,I love flowers  . She also included some pretty note cards in a quilty pattern and a needlecase which will come in handy , a gal can never have too many :-) Thanks so much Jeanette

 Narelle sent along this lovely Aussie Christmas fabric ,I participated in her One Christmas Item a month and was the lucky winner of this fabric for that participation ,love this card too :-) Thanks Narelle.
My friend Annette in Saskatchewan was sweet enough to send along this beautiful handmade scarf and the prettiest snowflake brooch to keep it in place and make it even more beautiful and some warm woolen mittens/gloves , isn't that combination just the best thing since sliced bread . As Annette said they are perfect for me when I am outside taking photos in winter , thanks ever so much Annette !
 Linda sent this grabbit Hedgehog along to me in the mail as well  ,I had asked her about this little tool when she posted about it being a favorite and a day or so later it came in the mail, what a great friend . I can't wait to try this out on those difficult spots in the quilts when we are hand quilting on Tuesdays ,it might just save my fingers a little .Thanks again Linda .
 Well I have lots more to tell you but I think I have kept you long enough ,thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day.
 hugs Sheila


16 comments:

  1. I was pleased to read you had a wonderful Christmas with family..
    You received many lovely gifts even some from Down Under..
    How lucky to have won the two quilts which you can pas on to your favorite charities..
    Wishing you a Happy New Year.
    Hugz
    Maria

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  2. Sheila, you received all these great gifts because you are a great friend. Happy new year.

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  3. Loved hearing all your news! Congrats on winning those quilts...how wonderful that members of your community will benefit from these treasures. Sounds like you had a pretty fantasticl Christmas...so glad you made it home safely. There is nothing worse than driving in the snow! Love all your gifts...what great friends!

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  4. It definitely sounds as if you had a lovely Christmas and missing most of the bad weather can't have been bad either :)
    Congratulations on winning the two quilts and what a great idea it is to pass them on to someone in need.
    You sure did get some lovely gifts from all over the world.
    Have a lovely New Year :))

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  5. Family is the best and it sounds like you really had a good time with yours. I'm enjoying my son being in town! Looks like you had many other special gifts too. Take care and Happy New Year!

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  6. Glad you had a wonderful day with your family. Congrat's on winning the quilts. Love the scarf & pin. Hugs,xx.

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  7. Sheila your Christmas sounds wonderful.. it is so great to be with family and I know it never feels like it was long enough... well done with the quilts win...I'm looking forward to hearing where they go... and such lovely gifts for you.... wonderful...
    Hugz

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  8. Lovely goodies you got! And how exciting about the quilts! :0)

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  9. sounds like you had a very nice Christmas! Lovely gifts and congrats on winning the quilts. I know the charity you donate them to will be very happy.

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  10. sounds like you had a lovely Christmas and suitably spoilt.
    Cathxxx @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  11. congrats Sheila,what an awesome win and love all your lovely presents,enjoy your day.xx

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  12. It sounds like a wonderful Christmas with your family and also it was so lovely that you received such lovely gifts from your friends. Congratulations on winning the quilts - what a neat way to keep on spreading the love, with prizes that go to extra-worthy causes. Wishing you a Happy New year!!

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  13. Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas and your gifts are lovely. Wonderful idea for the quilts too.

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  14. Glad you had a wonderful Christmas with your family and had a safe trip. Congrats on your fantastic win and lovely gifts from our Aussie girls. Jeanette is a lovely person. All your gifts were special.
    Hugs x

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  15. Glad you had a fun time with family and had safe travels.

    That is awesome about your wins and mail.

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  16. Your Christmas with family sounds perfect! May your New Year be filled with many more happy times.
    Lovely news of your win and some cute mail :o)

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