in my mailbox this week

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the postie has been busily visiting my home this week with lots of lovely thoughtful surprises..... Christmas hasn't even arrived yet but I am getting all of these gorgeous goodies... As I have said many times before, the stitching community is one of a kind.

Although totally unexpected Tomi sent me all of these from the USA - missing from picture - chocolates - sorry they're gone.

This little box is just to die for....

From Jantine in the Netherlands came this gorgeous scissor fob

I will never forget who made this especially for me..

Then out of the blue from 'not a stitchers angel' but a seasoned swap mama who has been sharing her experience and advice

Chooky Blue - note that the link is to a particular post she wrote which some of our angels with fallen halos may like to read.

She found these lovely serviettes and thought of me. Isn't that so nice... in the background are some of her lovely cards. She takes the best photos, another skill I envy her for...

Next came this

from Diana, I did already have a copy but she thought I may like one for family, so this ones going to gran - thanks Diana.... This was quite exciting for me as I have not done a project for Down Under Quilts before and I have always loved the quality and projects in it so although I still haven't done a project, it wont be far away now and it was lovely to get a whole NINE pages. This is a great mag to learn new techniques from...

For overseas friends did you know you can sign up for this magazine free online now..? click the pic below.. I think its for a limited time and there is a choice of magazines also.

okay, a long post I know but I did say I have been getting lots of things in the mail..... I am so spoilt.

save the best for last....

From Jhoanna of One Red Robin - how did she know my biggest vice was chocolate.... mmmm maybe its because I advertise the fact..... note that they are not all gone and I have had them more than 24 hours now! being strong.....

We launched her range of got to have softie patterns recently at market and they are so popular.... we wish her luck as she goes off to Hong Kong for a very exciting exhibition of her work.

I was going to get tuff here and write to all the naughty angels but I am wimping out as this post is long enough and I shall try again tomorrow...

so hugs to all my wonderful and generous and thoughtful friends who made my week.

Helen

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