Into Each Life...

a little rain must fall.
Of course, nothing major, in this case.
I think they changed the formula for my favorite spray.
My favorite Egyptian Cotton Linen Spray.

How could they?
The fragrance is still the same -
except that it now seems to be severely watered down.

I've been using this spray for over five years.
I've even bragged it up to all of you.
I have to admit that I'm slightly peeved.

I want my old spray back.

I used the last of the old batch on these (now finished) Flying Cloud quilt fronts and backs. These went off to Kathy at Sandy's Quilt Shop on Thursday so that she could perform her thread magic on them.

Kathy said that everyone at the shop always knows when I bring my quilt tops in because they smell so good. She said she could barely smell the cotton spray on these tops this time. My quilts consistently smell clean (I'm fanatic about that)...but also unique because of the spray. I like that.

I don't want to use lavender or chamomile. Heck, I'll fall asleep trying to piece them! I'm going to be looking for an explanation from someone about my cotton spray. If anyone knows anything about whether or not they've changed the formulation, please shed a little light on this for me. If I learn anything more, I'll be sure to let you know.

In the meantime, I'm taking suggestions for an alternative from my blogger girlfriends. Anyone have any ideas?

300th Post Giveaway...

Here we go again, my friends. Yesterday was my 300th post, and today I'm launching another giveaway. I am humbled and grateful for all of you who read my written thoughts. My giveaways are just my small way of letting you know that you matter to me. So, here we go with another celebration, and I'm going to do more than just one main giveaway. I have a few other mini gifts I'll be sharing, too!

This is the main giveaway package which one lucky follower will win.

In this package is a metal tray in a silver-tone finish. (It is magnetic, for those of you who transform your trays into chalkboard message boards.) There is also a linen pincushion I made, four wooden decor seashells and in back, you'll see a chippy wooden plaque, which you can leave as is, or transform as you wish.
I'm also including a sweet pincushion/needlework box which looks like a vintage hatbox, and a complete pattern for a Renaissance gown. I know many of you use patterns for making flowers or wrapping gifts and this pattern is a duplicate in my collection. You might even want to make the dress! (That could be a novel use! lol) I'll be adding little goodies to the box, and those will be a surprise when the winner's package arrives! (Don't you just love surprises?)

I've also written (more than once) about my favorite egg timer,
so I'm going to choose THREE extra names
to win one of these egg timers each.

I'll choose another name to win
a bottle of my favorite Egyptian Cotton Linen Spray.

Oh, Look!
I've added another giveaway package!
This package will go to the last name I draw
through the Random Generator on February 28th!
It includes a framed J for "Joy" watercolor; a soft blue coffee mug
with an embossed sea turtle and coral on it;
a festive little pincushion I made;
a pretty white plate; a beautiful seashell and an angel pin I made.

Here's a closeup of the angel pin.
See the little silver charm in the same pose as one of the sweet angels?

Here's how you get your name into the drawing:

• Leave a message telling me that you follow my blog and you'll get one entry.
  
• Leave a separate message if you put my button on your blog or write about my giveaway for another entry.
  
• If you don't follow my writing yet, you can join during the giveaway and earn an entry.
• Only messages left on this post will count.
  

See? It's easy! I'll close the drawing at 6 pm on February 28th and I'll announce the winners on March 1st. All in all, there will be SIX winners.
(One for Giveaway Gift Package One, three egg timers, one linen spray, and one for Giveaway Gift Package Two = six.) Cool, huh?

Feel free to use any image in this post if you want to blog about my giveaway.

I'll be back tomorrow with sort of a potpourri post - including pictures of my completely finished shawl (whew!), and the cowl I knitted last night with the scrumptious yarn I showed you a couple of days ago. See you then!

2/28/10-DRAWING IS CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED. xoxo
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