November 3, 2009

Generosity That Takes My Breath Away...

I can't tell you how exciting it was to read the return addresses on those boxes I found in the studio upon my return from Wisconsin. I promised to reveal more contents, so here goes.

I received more acorns!!! Thank you to Christine from iCandy blog for the beautiful Kansas acorns and added surprises! This package had small bags inside that just revealed more little gifts. Christine included a Halloween-themed gift bag with the acorns, a handstamped tag from Kansas, and a sweet and clever repurposed matchbox which contained a gold angel charm. She even stamped and scrolled my name on the outside of a little brown paper bag. I couldn't help but smile as I unwrapped all her thoughtful gifts.

Thank you so much, Christine, for your generous gifts. Be sure to stop over and visit her blog, and if you leave a comment, please tell her I sent you over!

My next package was also very cool. I WON the fat quarter giveaway over at Bunny Hill Designs from Anne!! (You can read the post here.) The fabric is Martinique from Three Sisters for Moda.

What a gorgeous stack of fabulous fabrics! I haven't counted, but there are a lot of fat quarters in this collection! I can't wait to untie them and see how many different ways I can use them. Of course, they might make one awesome quilt, too!

Anne this is the most generous of gifts from your trip to market this year. I can't tell you how much I love these fabrics! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

And, last, but certainly not least, is the most heartwarming boxful of house shoes that I received from Twyla of Two Crazy Crafters blog. She and her daughter, Lindsey, write lovely posts. I always smile when I visit, and I love the fact that a mother and daughter team share their creative space (online or off).

She read about the Books a Million Tuesday night knitting/crochet group Appalachian Project charity cause, and decided to participate. She sent me TEN pairs of house shoes to contribute to the cause.

I took them with me last night and passed them on to the very grateful organizer of this particular project. She was thrilled to receive them and agreed that they will be appreciated and well-loved by their lucky recipients. Thank you, Twyla, for the generous gift of your time and talent to a worthy cause. (I really wish my photo could adaquately portray just how great these crocheted house shoes are. They really are warm and wonderful...in an array of sizes!)

Can you even believe how very fortunate I am? I have these gracious and generous blog friends who share my passion for giving, gifting, and creating. Sometimes, it just takes my breath away.
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9 comments:

  1. Lucky girl! Bloggers are the most generous folks on earth, I've become convinced of that.
    Enjoy your goodies!
    Anne

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  2. I'm so glad the shoes will be enjoyed! I do believe most bloggers share one heart, one mind and one love. We are all lucky to be a part of it. Twyla

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  3. I love Mail Call! Blogland is a wonderful, giving place.

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  4. Wow! You totally scored! Blogland truly is a magical place filled with fun and caring people!

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  5. Wow, how fun to come home to all those wonderful gifts:)
    Give Kes a big Birthday hug and kiss from me and the pups!

    Hugs,
    Mary
    http://marywadsworthbloomingideas.blogspot.com

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  6. Hello Donna,
    It's so nice to meet you! Thank you very much for entering, following along and for posting my giveaway on your sidebar. You are so kind and I really appreciate it. Your blog is wonderful and I can see I will be back to visit often.

    You do like acorns! How neat are your gifts. I will certainly keep my fingers crossed for you that your number comes up. You have three entries my friend.

    Many Blessings and Happy Fall!
    ~Warmly, ~Melissa :)

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  7. Hi Donna! Thanks for visiting me this evening and leaving such a nice message.

    I'm going to go backwards on your posts and figure out the acorns thing...girl you can have as many as you can carry out of my yard! They are neat little things.

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  8. wowsers..I love all your gifties.....and those kansas acorns are so cute aren't they...I love them...you are one lucky lady

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  9. Hello, sweet Donna!
    I am so very happy that the little package made it safely to you... I am just so sorry that it took me so long to get around to mailing it to you!!! I meant to send it weeks ago! Hopefully, you have enough from the land of Ahhhh's! (OZ) :) Thank you for being so patient and sweet, I'll be in touch again soon!!!
    HUGS!
    Christina :)

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Blessings, Donna