Departures and Arrivals...

I took a trip to the post office today and sent a number of packages on their way. The boxes were sent to family members, and the padded envelopes that fill my tote are winging their way to the participants in the Farmer's Wife quiltalong (stateside). The packages for our group members out of the country will be mailing by the weekend. I sure hope everyone likes the surprises I've sent to them just to say "thank you" for participating.

I also have more beautiful friendship blocks to share! This block came from all the way from New Zealand. Raewyn of lovetostitch blog is so lovely. I love the colors she chose!

Friendship block from Raewyn at Love to Stitch

Thank you, Raewyn, for adding another block that will become part of a treasured Farmer's Wife friendship quilt. What a generous gift from your hands. xoxo

The second block that came was from my girlfriend, Sherry at Createology. She chose a butterfly theme for her packaging and a sweet tag that she added to her envelope. I'll be using it as a bookmark for my next reading break. All those butterflies were so lovely, too! I'm even saving the wrapping!

Friendship block from Sherry at Createology

Here's a closeup of Sherry's block. I can even see a butterfly settling into these pretty flowers! Thank you, Sherry, for the gifts of your hands. Another beautiful block to add to my treasure trove until I join them into a friendship hug from my Farmer's Wife friends, old and new.

Isn't it truly amazing how a small gift from the heart can brighten someone's day? I'll be gathering up more goodies to send to two special granddaughters and a grandson very soon, too. I know how much young people love mail. It's not just us ol' gals who get excited with a surprise in the mail, after all! It's always nice to spread around the joy.