Thursday, October 8, 2009

Some Lovely Mail

GR&DF thank you so much for your kind get well wishes - I am feeling better. Probably sitting still last night and having hot soup and going to bed earlyish has done a world of good. What is left now is a raspy cough and a stuffed up nose - but I guess it could be worse.

Yesterday when I came in there were packages waiting and then the mail brought more lovely things - so where to start......

I received from my SBBC partner Su a wonderful package -

She stitched up and lovely bag, strawberry and reindeer pyn pillow. The finishing is perfect as is the stitching. Included in the package is some very pretty linen, fabric a cute pair of scissors and a wonderful little Pin Wheelie project. Thanks you so much dear Su!!!

I also got a package from Valerie -

She included some chocolate, licorice (a favorite) and some lovely HDF silks - how sweet was that!! Thank you dear Valerie!!

Another package from a great friend of many years was from Daytona Beach - I am sure I have mentioned this company before...... Angell & Phelps - she sent me a box of their tasty truffles....

This little chocolate place has been around since 1925 - and is a Daytona institution and my favorite candy. If you ever get to Daytona Beach, Florida you should stop by their shop on Beach Street and pick some up!

There was also a package from Vonna - a while back in the throws of cleaning out the guest room closet I came across a piece of needlepoint I did a really long time ago - I thought to myself if anyone could make this into something nice it would be Vonna.... and yesterday this arrived.....

Her finishing is just gorgeous and how she made my little piece of needle work into a beautiful pillow I haven't a clue. This piece brings back so many memories - it was the first painted canvass I had ever done and the first piece I had to decide what coloured wools to use and the first time I had ever used a metallic thread - I couldn't be happier and would highly recommend Vonna and her super finishing!!!!

Last but certainly not least of the mails - I received the Shepherd's Bush chart - Hallowe'en Night - I won in Becky's Drawing over at Stitching Smalls with Friends -

She also included 4 Bats and a Cat - how great are these Hallowe'en pieces!! I know that Hallowe'en Night will be the next Shepherd's Bush piece right after I finish Sail Away.

That's about it sports fans - Thanks for dropping by!!

Take care,
edgar

22 comments:

  1. Brilliant Edgar what a lovely postman day, I am so pleased that you liked what I have sent you for your birthday that has made me quite happy.

    Love all the other gifts you have had and that pillow finish from Vonna is a stunner (she is so clever).

    Glad to hear that you are feeling much better too.

    ((HUGS))

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  2. What a spectacular mail day you had! So many lovely gifts from friends - who could ask for more!

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  3. Wow, talk about hitting the jackpot with all the wonderful mail! Lovely stuff, and richly deserved. Vonna did a spectacular job with the pillow!

    I'm glad you're feeling better. We've all been trading a head cold around here--hope it clears up quickly for you.

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  4. What a great mail day you had. All of your gifts are so pretty. I absolutely love your needlepoint pillow your color choices are stunning and Vonna did a wonderful job on the finishing.

    Sounds like your on the mend and feeling better.

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  5. If all that wonderful mail doesn't make you feel better I don't know what will! What lovely gifts! ;)

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  6. Wow, Edgar! You really were spoiled with all those beautiful gifts! Would definitely make my cold blow away! LOL
    Hugs, Deb

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  7. oooh, what fantastic mail you got! Everything looks so fun. The pillow looks great.

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  8. Wow, what a great mail day!! Glad you liked the little giftie. Love the pillow Vonna made out of your needlepoint piece!

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  9. Edgar look at that haul :) You deserving birthday boy! Everything is just beautiful!
    Hey my Mama reads your blog...and she just called and told me to get the movie you watched the other night because she wants to see it...LOL! SO here I am looking for the title....She even called me and said, "Did you see Edgar's Blog today?" and I said "no, not yet..." and she said to get over here and get that title of the movie because "Edgar said it was so good"....you're collecting fans all over the place! HUGS!

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  10. well that wasn't from Katie (I see she's signed in....) that was from ME (Katie P's MOM :) )

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  11. It's official....when I grow up I want to be Edgar!! What a winfall!! I'm so glad you're feeling better.
    Leeanne

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  12. Que tu es gâté! Que de charmants cadeaux! ravie que tu te portes mieux. prends soin de toi!

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  13. Glad you're feeling a little more "human" again :)

    What lovely gifts!!! You have a great many friends and that's more precious than gold :)

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  14. you sir are a blessed being
    happy day

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  15. Can I come live at your house? lol! What lovely mail!!

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  16. Glad you're feeling better. And what could cheer one up more than a great mail day. Lots of goodies - well deserved!

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  17. Edgar, what a great mail day. The needlepoint pillow is beautiful - Vonna did a perfect finishing job.

    Glad to hear that your are feeling better. I just got over a bad cold that turned into of bronchitis. Chicken soup and tea became my best friends for a while!
    Carolyn

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  18. Wow what nice mail you recieved! Lucky you! Hope you are feeling a lot better!

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  19. Wow, what an awesome mail day! Hope you are feeling all better soon!

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  20. Oh,lovely gifts Edgard!. i hope you feel better soon, take care.

    the cushions is beautiful,a great finish.

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  21. The pillow is trully amazing!Just love it. Congratulations for all of your work.

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