Friday, February 1, 2013

Some mail just for me :-)

Yesterday I went to my mailbox and inside was a package just for me , I immediately ripped it open and it was then my heart skipped a beat , I mean really it did . You see inside was the pattern Betsy's Closet along with this delightful charm pack "walk in the woods" by Moda a gift from my friend and fellow blogger Lesley of the Cuddle Quilter .
I will share a little secret about myself, as a child I loved paper dolls , I was always thrilled to receive a new paper doll book for birthdays or Christmas and even drew my own complete with clothes . My favorite paper dolls were Betsy McCall , I loved the designs , the dolls were so sweet and the clothing just as cute, so this pattern brings back so many wonderful memories .Just wait until I share this with my sisters , they were big fans as well . Sadly you don't see paper dolls like when we were kids or at least I have not come across any . Thanks so much Lesley for making my day and I know I will really enjoy stitching these up .
 Now this morning the mailman came again with another parcel just for me , it was wrapped in a bright red plastic envelope with my name on it and it came from Mdm. Samm. I was a recent winner in a bloghop "In Your Words"as a participant and the prize was this incredible fat quarter bundle from Timeless Treasures along with a spool of Aurifil thread and two sweet notecards by Amy Bradley .
Thanks so much to Mdm. Samm and also to the generous donors of prizes , Timeless Treasures , Amy Bradley and Aurifil thread , I really appreciate this bundle of goodness. I love taking part in the blog hops , they are always fun and so inspirational . I just finished my piece for the Its all about Me , now that was a blast to make and wait until you see what I have done, I think it is hilarious  .
I am off now to drool over my lovely mail, well no I won't do that but I will be admiring it . Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by .
 hugs Sheila

19 comments:

  1. Oh, lovely squishies! Enjoy your new play things.

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  2. You certainly have been lucky lately. Congrats on the wonderful prizes.

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  3. Isn't wonderful when you win, I won this week also. We really appreciate the giveaways.

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  4. I love the mailman, especially on Fridays! Enjoy your new treats...can't wait to see your Betsy version!

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  5. Best mail ever Sheila. Beats getting bills any day. :) I used to love paper dolls too. I had several sets of them. Hugs,xx.

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  6. now that is the kind of mail I like to get. I saw some paper dolls in an antique store the other day.

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  7. Congrats Sheila. It is soo nice to get something that reminds us of our childhood. Wonderful memories have come to life again. Love the fabric you won. See them Wed?????

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  8. fabulous mail Sheila... you will have so much fun with all of those...
    Hugz

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  9. Congrats Sheila... you are on a receiving roll~so enjoy! Lovely pattern for a paper doll lover! :)

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  10. You're rolling in oodles of goodies! I remember those paper dolls too and loved them. Nothing like that available for little girls anymore. :(

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  11. You are a lucky lady Sheila! I can't wait to see your take on Betsy's closet. I was the same about paperdolls and I also love Barbie dresses. I actually dream I am shopping for Barbie outfits sometimes.
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  12. Congratulations Sheila. Every thing looks fun!

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  13. I loved paper dolls, too! and I've looked at this quilt, but wasn't sure what I would do with it. Should I just make it for fun??

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  14. Me too. Lovely gifts and great win. Have fun with it all.
    Hugs x

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  15. A couple of really lovely parcels!

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  16. Such lovely mail, I used to love cut out dolls too!!

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  17. Such lovely mail, I used to love cut out dolls too!!

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  18. How sweet of Lesley! That's just like her!

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