on the 20th day of Christmas blogging - I got happy mail!!

Is it just me who is not feeling especially Christmassy this year? I'm hoping that once school is finished and the last bits of shopping are done (the food shop, oh god) I'll relax a little and start to enjoy the build up but really? Everything is an effort this year. Which is why receiving some amazing happy mail has really brightened up my day.

 

Yesterday (or the day before? I forget...) I got a brilliant bundle of wee squares from Sarah. I've finished my granny squares top (I hope to quilt it during the holidays - fat chance, I know) but have run out of squares and really fancied doing a cushion to match. Tah-daaaaah!! Lots of bits of fabric I don't have (I'm trying not to duplicate any) so I am sorted! Thank you, little dude! Such a thoughtful wee chicken.                         

And then today I had to pick up a mystery parcel from the sorting office. I had received all the gift parcels (last one today.....and breathe) so had no clue what it was. As soon as the girl brought out a US mail envelope I kinda guessed. Yes, my special friend Dolores has been playing Santa again. Honestly, she spoils us so!

 

Chook's favourite thing by far were the wee LED lights that went straight on her Christmas tree. You can't see them so well but they are perfect with the white. Like wee fairies!!

I got thoroughly ruined. Fabric (BIG cuts, no scraps, despite what the customs label said!) including some new Lotta Jansdotter (LOVE those trees!!!) some of the Madrona Road that I almost-nearly bought a wee while back (love me that donkey) and three cuts of  London Cats. With a suggestion that we make Temple and Jones their own quilts. Consider that a given, missus! Plus a book, mini charm pack and the dearest little needle book. I know there was something else but things have disappeared all over the house in our excitement!! Oh yeah, the skulls? A bag for Chook? Not a snowflakes chance in hell that is happening. Just sayin'.  It is mine.

And spouse? I think he was incredibly touched to not be forgotten. And we had such a giggle over his new heavy duty gloves!! Just what he was needing (he's not got round to replacing the ones he split open when he hurt his hand) and has christened them his mini gloves. For when he startes restoring his mini - not coz they are tiny.

    

 

It's not so much about the stuff, y'know. It's that people were thoughtful enough to want to spread a little Christmas cheer. And I feel a bit bad that I've hardly even written a card. Let alone sent gifts. Maybe next year I can spread a little cheer of my own though, right? Right.