Friday, September 19, 2014

Some lovely mail and a new BOM

On Monday I opened my rural mailbox to find a package addressed to me , I couldn't wait to open it as I knew what was inside . You see I had won a giveaway from Kaaren of the Painted Quilt and my prize had arrived  :-) I know you want to see what I received so here you are....

These gorgeous Valdani threads designed by Kaaren in the most beautiful colours , this photo does not do them justice at all . I love them and can't wait to start a wool project to try them out . Thanks so much Kaaren , they are truly wonderful .
 I also received a very cute postcard in the mail yesterday from Susan for the fall postcard exchange I had arranged here on my blog .

Isn't it just the cutest " Be True to who you are" what a great statement Mr. Owl . Thanks so much Susan I love it !! 
 I hope those taking part in the postcard exchange have gotten their cards made and even posted , it is such fun to receive these works of art in the mail . I sent off two this week for my partners so be on the look out , they should land before too long .

 Our guild the Thistle Quilt Guild had their first meeting for this year on Wednesday and Anne our program director introduced us to a BOM which we have the option of taking part in . I of course signed up , can't resist a BOM such a great way to learn new blocks , new techniques and make a great quilt all at the same time . Our blocks will all come from the public domain and this months blocks are from the Quilters Cache a great site for free patterns . We have the choice of making three blocks this month,, we can do all three or we can do just one or two , the choice is ours so I think I will try all three and see how that goes . Yesterday I made my first block ,here it is " Crosses and Losses "
It might be difficult to tell from this photo but the fabric is Christmas , not a traditional colour but I just fell in love with these FQ's and I am hoping I have enough to make a decent size quilt . We will see . I have the second block Denise's Star cut and ready to assemble .
I now have seven Charm Star shirt blocks completed which gives me 14 tiny pinwheels :-)  I didn't take a photo so will do that later on .  I am off now to get that second block made for our BOM , wish me luck.
 Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy this beautiful fall day , it is a cool one here on the east coast but so lovely .
 Hugs Sheila 

22 comments:

  1. Congrats on winning that lovely package of thread. I know you will enjoy it. Great postcard too! I like your first block. Nice to see you back in the swing of things!

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  2. I saw you won that lovely box of threads - lucky you. I love Quilter's Cache site and a great place for block inspiration.

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  3. ohhhh you will enjoy those threads Sheila!!! Lovely postcard and quilt block too

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  4. Lovely threads ! looking forward to my postcard arriving

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  5. That thread is beautiful and there's a good amount, too. And that postcard - so cute and fun.

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  6. Great block! Love your choice of Christmas fabrics. Something new to enter in the quilt show next year? And of cours, your postcards are wonderful! Have fun with those beautiful threads. I know you will!

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  7. Nice win! I saw that on Kaaren's blog. Have fun with your BO< - that looks like pretty fabric. Keep that nice weather!

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  8. Those threads are beautiful. The block is wonderful. It would make a great quilt using just those blocks.

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  9. Gorgeous threads you won. I love Valdani threads. Love the cute postcard. Love the block for your BOM. Can't wait to see more. Hugs,xx

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  10. great win with the threads..... and I do love that postcard.. what a great exprression on the owls face...
    Hugz

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  11. Congratulations on your win......those threads look good enough to eat! What a cute postcard. Interesting block - it will look good in a sampler quilt.

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  12. LoVe the Owl postcard...so cute!
    Great win too... :)

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  13. Congratultions on your win, Sheila, those threads look gorgeous! And I love the postcard, very original and cute! It does seem your mojo is well and truly back, happy BOM-ing :-)

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  14. Hi Sheila congrats on your lovely win and boy love that owl postcard it is so much fun seeing what everyone comes up with,love your block also,enjoy your day my friend.xx

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  15. I saw that you were the lucky winner. Good for you!! Such pretty colors. Your block looks great, Sheila. You've been doing a lot of sewing - catching up, I see!! How cute and clever is that postcard?

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  16. What a lovely mail day!!! Those threads are gorgeous - I've been drooling over them too :) And what a cute postcard from your swap-mate! It's definitely a keeper :)

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  17. Congratulations on winning those gorgeous threads..
    Oh your Owl Postcard from Susan is fabulous.
    And you blocks looks great ..
    Well done with your Charm Stars as well.

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  18. Hi Shelia Glad he arrived safely and even better that you like it. :) thanks for a great swap. X:)

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  19. What lovely thread!! That's a neat postcard that arrived in the mail. It sounds like you had a great week.

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  20. Lovely threads and the owl is so cute. Love your block too.

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  21. What a lovely giveaway present and Susan's card is so cute. xx

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  22. The BOM block is lovely. I can't wait to see more. That thread is gorgeous, what a wonderful win.

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