Friday, January 25, 2013

Simply Charming

Aren't blog friends just the best? I'll explain why in a minute. First let me tell you that the other day I was reading Darlene's blog when I saw she and Kathy had decided to have a sew-along making little quilts from the Simply Charming book by Tara Lynn Darr. I left a comment saying it sounded like lots of fun but since I didn't have the book, I'd just enjoy watching their progress instead. 

About the same time, I won a giveaway on Debra's blog. She hadn't posted what the prize would be...just that it would be something quilty! Works for me! LOL 

Fast forward to today, when I go out to get the mail. There's a package from Debra. I open it up and see this book, and I'm thinking...it looks familiar...it looks like the book Darlene posted about. So I checked and it was. When I thanked Debra and mentioned this coincidence to her, she told me she had seen my comment,and decided to order a book for me when she ordered a copy for herself! Isn't that just the sweetest thing? Thank you so much Debra! You really did make my day! So now I'll be sewing along making these sweet little quilts and hopefully using up more of my scraps. Life is so good! :0)



28 comments:

Tudy said...

That had to brighten up this very snowy cold day for you.

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

Don't you just love goodies in the mail??? Can't wait to see which one you make first??? Are you all doing the same one each time--or just picking one and doing it???
Hugs, di and miss gracie

Jeanette said...

Lovely book to win. Can't wait to see what you make from this book. Hugs,xx.

Debra @ Life is a Stitch said...

You are so welcome!!! Can't wait to see which little quilt you start with!

Betty Lou said...

How sweet of Debra. She is a sweetheart, I got to meet her at Good Wives. I just received my copy of Simply Charming in the mail today also---from Amazon. I'll be doing the little mini quilt-along too.

retdairyqueen said...

What a lovely thing for her to do
Bloggers certainly are the best

Sue said...

What a thoughtful thing for Debra to do. So I guess you'll be joining along with us for making some small quilts :D

Darlene said...

What a delightful find in your mailbox. That's an incredibly thoughtful thing for Debra to do. She ROCKS!!!! :-)

Melody said...

Bloggy friends are the best.

Fiona said...

How lovley... and that book is perfect for you love of scraps....
Hugz

Just Ramblin' said...

Bloggers are the best! Hope you have fun with your new book. Nola

Bev C said...

Hello Terry,

What a wonderful world blogging is. Have fun with your new projects.

Happy days.
Bev.xoxo

Jane Galley said...

Can't wait to see what you make from it

Neabear said...

I think I am going join you for the Whimsy Sew along thingy. I just checked my stash and I have a charm pack to use AND a background fabric to use. Yay! Don't even need to go and get anything. Right now I am finishing up the Winter Block Exchange I am involved in and then I will have to catch up with the rest of you.

Linnea

Merilyn said...

What a lovely thing to have happen Terry!!! It is a delightful little book, (I bought it quite some time ago) now I expect to see lots of exciting new projects LOL!!! no pressure!!!

Noela said...

How wonderful Terry. You are right bloggers are the best. Hugs.....

Sew Create It - Jane said...

What a lovely looking book. I b3et it will be very inspirational!

Marie said...

I know how you feel Terry, our blogging friends are the best, always lifting us up and being there for us. enjoy your book! Hugs, Marie PS I love your pin cushions

stitcheranon said...

More enabling (sigh): yes it is an amazing book. I love little quilts so I am looking forwards to seeing what you come up with!

Linda said...

What a lovely surprise for you. Bet that made your day! Have fun.

Carol said...

What a happy surprise...it was meant to be!

Cindy said...

How very thoughtful and considerate

andsewon said...

What a lovely thing for Debra to do as a giveaway prize! Look forward to seeing your projects!

hetty said...

How kind of Debra and how wonderful for you. Bloggers are the best. Have fun with your scraps!

Cathy said...

I just ordered the book and want to join in on the fun. Hugs

Miriam said...

How wonderful!!! :)

Congratulations on your win!

Robin said...

What a nice surprise! That looks like it might be a fun book!

Wendy said...

This book is one of my favourites. Blogger friends are really the best.