Outgoing

Susan and I are doing a little swap.  When I saw these Sulu Design earrings, I had to have them.  In return, Susan is getting a patchwork belt.  Here is a sneak peek...going in the mail tomorrow!

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In other news, we have a bathroom remodel that isn't going quite right, a first grader who is a little needy, and a very stubborn four year-old.  Fatty is out of town so I am fending for myself in the parenting department, too.  Add to that a big whack I took on the head today and the even larger headache.  Oh jeez - it's only Monday.  Thank goodness I have the package from Susan to look forward to!

ooops....just noticed that the title of this post is almost the same as one i saw earlier this week.  it obviously made an impression on me.  credit for originality goes to six and a half stiches. my bad.


Hooray!

I love getting mail!  I am not talking about all those bills and flyers.  I am talking about the good kind...handwritten notes, invitations and especially packages.  When I got home this afternoon, there was a nice brown box from the Fat Quarter Shop waiting on my stoop.  Inside, lots of Denyse Schmidt's Flea Market Fancy (on sale, too!).
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August_31st_2a All those warm reds, golds and browns are really appealing to me.  Can you tell I am ready for fall?  Also inside was a fat quarter bundle of some of Amy Butler's Belle.    I have been eying these prints for a long time, but just couldn't decide which ones I liked best.  I love the turquoises, pinks and greens so the sampler pack was a good solution to my dilemma.  I am off to get them all washed so I can start sewing.