Do you remember me doing a little show and tell about my friend Robyn's gorgeous "Spool" quilt..
Well I decided I would love the book so I can make this quilt a little later down the track but I was dismayed to discover it was out of print and there was a waiting pre-order list for the new print run. In a conversation with the very lovely
Sunny from Quilting Dreams she said she had a copy of the book and would be very happy to send it to me. Sooo! We did a little bartering and look what the postie dropped outside my door.
With the sweetest little card. I have already had a big drool over the quilts within it's covers but the "spool" still remains a favourite...
I am going to start saving all my 1 inch scraps for the spools but I am going to take the advice of my clever friend Robyn and I am going to have several shades of the one colour on each spool rather than all scrappy.
Having seen Robyn's in the flesh so to speak, I like her arrangement much better.
Thank you so much Sunny you lovely girl for your kindness, I am very excited to have received it and to start planning. Your envelope is on it's way to you as I type :)
Now I thought I would end my post with a bit of a giggle. My Daughter shared this with me and I am sure many of you will relate....
Mr R. will never be in this predicament because he can suss out a bakery in a 30km radius. Hee hee!
Ok enough from me. I apparently have not gotten rid of my bronchitis so a bit of rest and more pills are my orders from the Doctor....yuk! I fancy that my Lucy Boston blocks won't tire me too much. LOL!
Enjoy your day,
Namaste and Blessings,
Michelle xxx
What a wonderful treat for you Michelle! I have that book too, it is very lovely! Now, I just need the the time to make some of the fabulous quilts from that book! Happy Creating.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt will look lovely when its done!
ReplyDeleteLove the hubby waiting!
thats wonderful michelle,looks like a lovely book and i am so glad you are feeling better,take care my friend.xx
ReplyDeleteThat is just such a lovely post Michelle unless your the dude waiting outside the quilt shop.
ReplyDeleteBloggers are lovely and generous. I think we all understand how it feels when an idea takes hold and won't let go. I'm looking forward to seeing your version of the spools. I think my hubby needs to hone his bakery finding skills so he doesn't end up in that predicament. We are going away next week and I'm trying to broach the subject of how romantic quilting shops are!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Michelle - I have found bloggers to be very kind & generous folk too :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad you have some medication to help you get over your nasty bronchitus - I did love that little picture you shared SO much - just delightful !! I am sure many men would just nod their heads :-)
What a stroke of luck - that book was meant to be yours! I missed your post yesterday too, what a pleasant day you both had.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to trade resources. A positive outcome both ways.
ReplyDeleteIt is good that you are on the road to recovery.
Ooh what a yummy book - aren't bloggers the kindest people. enjoy it Michelle. Rest up and get rid of that terrible bronchitis
ReplyDeleteBeautiful book, and more lovely stitching predicted in the near future!
ReplyDeleteVery funny hubby pic - we have found plenty of quilt shops with a waiting chair outside, and G always takes advantage of a little rest.
It is a gorgeous quilt Michelle. Hugs.....
ReplyDeleteGreat trade ... That quilt is wonderful ... What length scraps do you need ... I can look through mine if you can bear to wait a month!!
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What a great barter idea! The quilts in this book are all gorgeous...have fun!
ReplyDeleteGlad you could source the book. Hope you are feeling back to 100% soon to begin that quilt! That's not my hubby either.....he will wander around and find something of interest (and food) !
ReplyDeleteI can see why you bartered for the book. The spool quilt is so lovely -Im thinking now I might make one for myself !
ReplyDeleteMr. P just disappears when he spies a quilt shop in the distance- he knows he's going to have to amuse himself for hours...
Sorry to hear you germs don't want to leave you. The book and the spools quilt look wonderful.
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt and fantastic parcel sent from a lovely lady !!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're enjoying the book. I hope you're feeling much better soon, so you can start stitching.
ReplyDeletegreat idea to barter. Hope those pills do the trick. Sure that a bit of Lucy Boston is just the ticket to keep you resting!
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