I've met some nice people in my day!

And one of the nicest would have to be Miriam. We live a world apart, but we have become friends, true friends. Miriam is always encouraging, helpful and kind. She is also making a reproduction of the Sarah Morrell quilt and her blocks are just wonderful. Yesterday I went to the mailbox and pulled out a soft package...hmmmm I said to myself, I don't remember ordering anything and I didn't, it was a wonderful package from Miriam. She had it wrapped up beautifully, but I ripped into it before I remembered to take a picture. Take a look at what she sent me for my birthday.

 

I had seen the cute little bag on Miriam's blog and now it's mine and I love it because the blue and red fabric is one of my favorite fabrics (I haven't been able to cut into my piece of it yet :o). Look at those scissors, well actually they are "scissoroos"...can you see the kangaroo? Scissors are my "dirty little secret". I LOVE them and I collect them. I don't think I've mentioned that here before, but now it's out...lol Also she included a very pretty batik fat quarter and a lovely card. Thank you Miriam, thank you!

I made an easy Nearly Insane block yesterday afternoon...I know I should have been cleaning, but I just had to sew.

 

I also finished the first block from the Material Obsession bom by Sue Ross that I joined in a weak moment. But I'm glad I did because this block was fun and it challenged me because I had to needle turn applique the large circle onto the background and that's the first time I've done that. I am going to love this quilt...I think it's going to be a happy quilt.

 

I'm off to work in a bit. Have fun and pick up a needle and thread today if you can. It makes the day great!