At 9:00 AM this morning my granddaughter Tabitha came over and we tried to do some crochet. Since it has been years since I have done any serious crochet, and I'm right handed and she's left handed it was a struggle, but she is starting to catch on in spite of me, and I think will be adept soon. She stayed about 6 hours, and it was great to be able to visit with her and have lunch together. DH was here too, and he also enjoyed it, and checked her oil and did manly grandfather things. While she was here the mailman came, and I got to show off a bit. The top picture is a lovely gift from Amanda who has turned into a dear friend. We will probably never meet, as traveling doesn't look to be in the cards for either of us, but it sure is easy to feel like you know her. I'm borrowing the books to learn more about Bath, which she recently visited and the stitchery was a wonderful surprise. It was beautiful on her blog, but even more so in person. Another package was The Quilter's Homecoming and a really pretty fat quarter (I love butterflies) from Erin of Hannie's Annie's. Quilter's are the most generous people in the world. I had won a giveaway on Doni's blog for a fat quarter, and it came today, too. 'Life is good' Doni, and I love the fat quarter. It reminds me of ticking, which I love, and will add to any quilt. Not too many such good mail days around here.
I almost forgot my package that came from Connecting Threads. I got two fat quarter samplers, you can see a sample in the last picture, and also a little gadget to hold rulers steadier, and some Chaco Liner pens to try. Whew, you know it was a good mail day when I forget my Connecting Thread order.
7 comments:
OH! What a treat for the eyes!!! What a wonderful day you have had! Rejoice and sing praises to our wonderful Lord for bringing good friends into our lives!
Ps...remember me, when you have your next cup of tea! Pinky up!
Smiles,
Michelle
to teach someone to crochet that uses a different hand than you- have them sit across from you. I taught my mom that way - such lovelies in the mail. I ordered my backing for ocean waves this morning, I hope to have it done in 2 weeks :) Like I need another quilt in the dog days of summer for my bed-enjoy your weekend
And when I got my mail today it was only two bills and a piece of junk mail! I need to have a talk with my mail carrier!!
It sounds like a Gold Letter Day - I remember my grandmother trying to teach me to crochet. I managed to 'get' it, but since it's about a million years since I last tried it I've probably forgotten by now.
wow you had a great day! I cannot wait to teach my grandaughters to crochet..one is four, one is two, so waiting patiently..love your new table for the janome jem...
My grandma, who was right-handed, taught me, who is left-handed, to crochet too. Kim has it right - have her sit across from you and watch how you do it.
All your mail goodies look great! Enjoy them!
What a perfect day!
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