Mr Postman...

Tuesday started like any other day. Running errands etc. Got home to find the postman left a pickup slip in the letterbox. When DH got home with it later that afternoon I got a shock when I saw that it was for me (I thought it was for Emily from either her Grandparents or her birthday swap partner). I was half right.

It was from a VERY GENEROUS friend of mine from my online parents group. Emily received a gorgeous 2 piece set made in the delightful 'Sandi Henderson- spring dahlia & spring stripey' fabric.

She also received some cute covered hair elastics and a gorgeous handmade card. I absolutely LOVE this outfit and so did Emily who asked to put it on straight away (she was dancing, again, in the photo).

So, here I am sitting all confused as to why there is so much stuff inside the box (there was no senders name on the box so I couldn't figure out who it had come from and why there was so much in there!). As I went through it all I came across things with my name on it saying happy birthday. I was blessed with some beautiful goodies. There was, a 'Homespun' mag pack, a booklet, some thread, a Portabellopixie- Gracie pattern, denim, a WHOLE HEAP of FARMERS MARKET fabric and a gorgeous glass jar filled with buttons and cotton. (all buttons and cotton in coordinating/matching colours for the fabric).

I just couldn't believe it. I was seriously holding back the tears. It was a total unexpected surprise.

Here is the totally cute little jar. She's even stitched buttons on there, awwwwww! You can see a bit more of my yummy fabrics in the background..
Anyway, after drooling over all my goodies and recovering from the shock of receiving such a thoughtful gift, I did a bit of detective work and figured out that the beautiful Leoni sent this awesome package. Unfortunately Leoni doesn't have a blog but she really should!! You should see some of her craft work! Talented is an understatement. I don't know how she fits all the craftwork in whilst looking after her 4 young children.

Thank you again Leoni. As I've said before, this is one of the most thoughtful and personal gifts anyone has ever given me. Saying thank you just doesn't seem like enough.

So now I am thinking of what I can make with all my lovelies...

Surprise number two will follow in another post.. Stay tuned (again). I'll be back!!!