Monday, 11 March 2013

A lovely weekend

The weekend was lovely.  Exciting, joyful and happy.  It started with a parcel arriving for me on Saturday morning.  Paul got it from the mailbox and the conversation went something like this:
Me (excited) - I know what that is.
Paul - Did you buy something?
Me - No, but Lynne (my partner in the Christmas Angel swap) said she had a little gift to post me.
Me (reading the card) - She knows Gail Pan ... and she is friends with Rosalie Quinlan!
Me - Look at the pretty sewing kit ... and the cross stitched 'W' ... (opening the sewing kit) and tiny little embroidery scissors!
Paul and Charlie - laughing at me as my voice gets higher and higher.
Me - And there's a Gail Pan pattern ... and a Christmas pattern ... and look at the pretty fabric!
Paul and Charlie - laughing at the tear in my eye.
Me - And there's more, look at the Rosalie Quinlan patterns (happy squeal!)
Yes, I was pretty happy, thank you so much Lynne for my lovely, lovely gift.
Saturday afternoon we had our friends wedding and I got the cross stitch framed just in time.  It was a wedding filled with joy and happiness although I did forget to bring my camera!  Sunday morning was church followed by a relaxing afternoon at home.  I am working on the back of my crochet-a-long cushion, using the tutorial here by the lovely Sandra at Cherry Heart.  Thank you Sandra for such a great tutorial, it is perfect for what I needed, Wendy xx
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27 comments:

  1. Katherine11 March 2013 at 21:25

    You are a very lucky girl! I love your framed cross stitch. It is a wonderful gift for the newlyweds. I love the crochet too. It is going to make a brilliant cushion.

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  2. Teresa F.11 March 2013 at 21:31

    Great week end. Some fabulous gifts you received. Looks like you're gonna be busy for some time.
    hugs,
    Teresa

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  3. Leanne11 March 2013 at 21:36

    Such a lovely bunch of goodies, have fun.

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  4. Raewyn11 March 2013 at 21:38

    Sounds like you were totally over the moon with your gorgeous gifts!! And that you had a lovely weekend - well done on getting the cross stitch all done in time. Hope your week is as happy as your weekend!

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  5. AnitaS11 March 2013 at 21:39

    What a lovely gifts you got. Have a nice week.

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  6. Mistea11 March 2013 at 21:43

    That sounds almost perfect.
    Nice patterns for your pleasure.
    Enjoy your pretty presents.

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  7. Susan11 March 2013 at 22:21

    How exciting for you. Lynne's package is delightful....that little personalised scissor fob is so cute. I'm sure the newlyweds will love your gift, such a timeless and stylish design. Thanks for such a happy post!

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  8. Cheryl11 March 2013 at 22:28

    Wow what a wonderful parcel from Lynne Wendy - no wonder you were so excited. And your cross stitch is just beautiful

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  9. Kathy11 March 2013 at 22:53

    What a great start to the weekend!

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  10. Noela11 March 2013 at 23:20

    It is always lovely to get gifts in the post. Love your wedding cross stitch. Hugs.....

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  11. Sharon - Lilabelle Lane12 March 2013 at 00:12

    The framed cross stitch is perfect and wat a great start to the weekend. Hugs xx

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  12. Cath12 March 2013 at 00:45

    lucky, lucky you....those are gorgeous goodies!
    cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  13. lousnewsandcraftycreations12 March 2013 at 03:05

    Aw bless,enjoy your gifts,well actually ,it sounds like you already are,lol.xx

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  14. Maria12 March 2013 at 04:29

    Sew many gorgeous gifts..Enjoy stitching them.

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  15. Sue12 March 2013 at 06:20

    Sounds like you have a lovely weekend! enjoy!

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  16. Sheila12 March 2013 at 06:22

    Lucky you to receive such lovely gifts !!The wedding gift is beautiful and I am sure much appreciated by the newly weds:-)

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  17. Michelle12 March 2013 at 08:38

    wow where to start? Love the framed cross stitch! And your gift is gorgeous!!!Lucky you!!! Who is the star pattern by? What pattern are you going to do first?
    Michelle.

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  18. Christine M12 March 2013 at 08:59

    Lovely gifts from Lynne. Those patterns will keep you busy! That cross stitch is such a lovely wedding present.

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  19. FloS12 March 2013 at 09:02

    What a lovely parcel to receive !!! Lynne has spoiled you !
    Florence

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  20. Leeanne12 March 2013 at 09:38

    I was just picturing you opening your goodies which such excitement!
    great times & simple pleasures!
    Have a great week.

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  21. Julie12 March 2013 at 10:36

    Hi Wendy, I did laugh at your conversation with your husband as I could just picture it!!!
    I adore your cross-stitch & the frame you have chosen just is perfect for it.
    Glad you had such alovely weekend - mine was pretty special too.
    Julie :-)

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  22. Fiona12 March 2013 at 11:11

    What a lovely parcel.. and I loved the way you did the post.... can just see that in progress...
    Hugz

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  23. Bev C12 March 2013 at 12:49

    Hello Wendy,

    The bride and groom have the perfect present, the framing is beautiful. Enjoy that parcel of goodies.

    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  24. Michelle Ridgway12 March 2013 at 16:01

    Nothing nicer than lovely mail. Lots of future fun there. Gorgeous crochet. Glad you had such a lovely weekend.

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  25. Kristen King17 March 2013 at 00:20

    It is very early Saturday morning and I'm trying to figure out how your weekend can be complete. I know there is a time difference, but wow, that is a big one. :) Seems our time change was a little too much for me and I'm a week behind. Your projects are just lovely and those gifts are amazing! :) I think I need a little more rest and some major catching up this week!

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  26. Blue Lavender17 March 2013 at 08:50

    Hi Wendy,
    What wonderful parcel you have received, it seems you are going to be busy as a bee with those nice patterns. Have a nice weekend.

    XOXO

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  27. Cat19 March 2013 at 16:40

    I know that I would be excited too in getting those lovely goodies in the mail, that sewing kit is just beautiful. I bet your cross stitch you made was loved by the bride and groom. x

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