The mailman was smiling when he came around to the back door carrying the big pink polka-dot box with butterfly stickers all over it. I am sure he thought it was someone's birthday.
It felt like mine, let me tell you.
I did a little swap with Calamity Kim; a mini-quilt for an apron, and this is what she sent me.
Oh my.
Every package held something special. Packages within packages, all wrapped in delicious scraps of cloth and yummy trims. This treasure box was for Mother's Day. (How sweet is that?)
It was packed with many, many delightful things.
There were vintage hankies, seed beads, mica glitter, a flower pin, miniatures for the dollhouse, a tiny paper umbrella, alpha deck of letter cards.
One package held a very cute heart-shaped pincushion on a stand. Everything seemed to be sprinkled with flowers and butterflies.
And I hadn't even gotten to the package with the apron yet.
Which was exquisite. White chenille layered with flowers and butterflies, fairies, and birds, lace and yo-yo's. Like a fabric collage.
Grace walked into the room and immediately put it on. It matched her outfit perfectly. I think I'm going have a heck of a time wranglin' this away from her. Especially now that she's noticed it's reversible, with CUPCAKES on the other side.
Well. I just couldn't be more pleased with this swap. Thank you so much, Kim!
Also, Kim started a new flickr group called, Doll Quilt CrAzY. A place to upload your doll quilt photos and to find inspiration for making some.
oh my, Oh my, OOOOOOOh my....How wonderful!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | May 19, 2007 at 09:48 PM
What an awesome package--so many blessings in terms of both wondrous gifts and friendship. It makes me happy just reading about this and seeing the pictures.
Posted by: June | May 19, 2007 at 10:15 PM
Two of my favorite blog ladies in the same post, I hit the jackpot! Hi Vicki, hi Kim!
:)
Posted by: carol | May 20, 2007 at 03:55 AM
That apron is to die for! All those wonderful goodies too. Thanks for sharing. xo, suzy
Posted by: Suzy | May 20, 2007 at 04:41 AM
What a stunning parcel, and a gorgeous apron.
Posted by: Jacqui | May 20, 2007 at 07:00 AM
What a stunning parcel, and a gorgeous apron.
Posted by: Jacqui | May 20, 2007 at 07:01 AM
You lucky girl!!!
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | May 20, 2007 at 08:39 AM
Gee, I'm jealous!
How lovely, all the colours and patterns!
Posted by: Sabine | May 20, 2007 at 12:31 PM
What a wonderful package. I did a pincushion swap with Kim once and her generosity was overwhelming.
Posted by: little jenny wren | May 20, 2007 at 04:33 PM
Well, I think it looks better over here than on my blog! Hahaha1 I am so glad that you like it and have such a wonderful model! Happy Cupcake baking!!!
Posted by: Kim Sherrod | May 20, 2007 at 08:07 PM
Hi. I love your Pattern Bee site and would love to order some patterns from it. Unfortunately, every time I press the key for View Cart it sends me to PayPal home page which means I can neither see my cart or process my order. Is there a problem from my end? I just changed my e-mail address since we have a new one. It is [email protected]. Could that be the problem? Curious minds would love to know.
Ann Carpenter, Dallas, Texas, USA
Posted by: Ann Carpenter | May 20, 2007 at 08:31 PM
okay, i MUST Know the color yellow on your house! I'm wanting to paint our victorian yellow and thats the PERFECT color!!! And inquiring nosy minds wanna know what that red thing is under the window :) Rosemary
Me: The house color is called 'Peace'. It was available through Sherwyn Williams a few years ago (when we had the house painted.) Ours is also a Victorian-style and the color suits it perfectly; really sets off the flowers and gardens.
The red potting bench under the back porch window, was custom made by a local carpenter (from my design). I used Ralph Lauren "designer paint" on that one but can't recall that shade of red now. :o)
Posted by: Rosemary | May 20, 2007 at 08:47 PM
WOO-HOO...What a super package of treats! That apron is especially fetching! Have fun with you new "toys"! Happy Days! :o)
Posted by: Tracy | May 20, 2007 at 09:05 PM
Oh my, what a cute apron. I might even look cute in that! You are lucky, lucky, lucky, what a great swap!
Posted by: willzmom | May 21, 2007 at 06:59 AM
Oh my, like Christmas in May!
Posted by: Anina | May 21, 2007 at 08:31 AM
aha aprons! I'm supposed to make one for my quilt group christmas exchange, I'm getting all kind of ideas! Fabulous!
Posted by: brit | May 21, 2007 at 08:09 PM