Surprise in the Mail Today … Yippee!!

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This wonderful package came in the mail today!  It’s from Jeannie in Florida, and she was my secret “potholder fairy” for the Potholder Pass #2 swap.  I was flabbergasted and speechless when I opened the box because not only did Jeannie make these wonderful potholders, but she also included some additional goodies!
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 I love my potholders!  Jeannie took the time to read my blog and found out that red is my favorite color … wow!
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I also received these two adorable pouches … in red!  The large pouch is zippered, and I am just thrilled to receive them.

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As if that wasn’t enough, Jeannie included this 101 Fun-to-Quilt Pot Holders book … plus the newest Quilts and More magazine … which I had been wanting to buy … how awesome is all that!  And, the “icing on the cake” … a box of chocolates!  I’m in heaven!

Thank you, Jeannie, for the beautiful pot holders and your generous gifts!

Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 7, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    hahah.ahaaa.. You are so welcome, this was a very fun swap!!
    Now I can leave comments on your blog :) you are a awesome quilter!

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  2. DianeMarch 8, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    What a great mail day!

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  3. Amy FriendMarch 10, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Lucky, lucky you! I am so jealous of the selvages potholder. I just love selvage projects.

    ReplyDelete

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