There have been some treats in the mail over the last few days..... making a very nice change from bills and unwanted catalogues and suchlike ;-).....i was the very lucky winner in the lovely Katie's giveaway over at her crafty blog
Booty-licious.....
.....there were lots of lovely gifts all sweetly wrapped in this lovely union jack paper....the toadstool and the keep calm card holder in the top picture were amongst the lovely surprises, and there were chocolates (now gone) and ribbons which i will show in another post....and a set of miniature postcards......
.....i picked out some romantic couples today as it's valentine's week, but there are lots of others too........so a big ThAnK YoU to Katie for your gorgeous giveaway ................i will enjoy using these treats vey much.....
........ i love the postmark stamps on these sweet Greengate egg cups.......
....another delightful parcel arrived too this week ....my valentine/anniversary present is this sweet teapot..........i can just imagine using it for afternoon tea in the summer garden, surrounded by real flowers............
.....not too long to wait.......the weather is definitely more spring like today, with sun peeking through, and spring flowers popping their heads up by the day........i even went into the potting shed yesterday for a little potter about......and it felt
almost warm with the sun shining in there too......
....my latest farmer's wife quilt block is sooo appropriately named for this post.......because it's called postage stamp :-) i loved making this one even though the squares are exceedingly tiny.....it would mke a nice little mouse quilt.....
thank you so much for dropping in to see me here today.....i love your visits......i hope you are having a happy week, with sunshine and things you love...and maybe some treats in the mail......back soon xxxxxx
40 comments:
Oh I love your teapot! I was looking out at our summerhouse yesterday thinking...I can't wait until it's warm enough to have tea in there....roll on Spring! :0)
Great gifts, so pretty :) love your egg cups and teapot, Greengate is so wonderful! have a great week sweetie.
Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!
A little sunshine here today, but no treats in the mail :( in fact,
I've never won anything in my life!
You must be very patient to work with such small squares - lovely fabrics.
Oh I do love Greengate, enjoy all your lovely goodies :) Hannah
Ooh, where to look first ... the teapot, the egg cups, the quilt block, the giveaway pretties ... just what I needed to see on a gloomy, grey day :D
Helen,
Actually, I did receive treats in the mail this week. From a friend, there was a CD and a valentine. Also, there was a big, fat knitting reference book I had pre-ordered months and months ago! Inspiration. Have a wonderful week, sipping tea and potting about...
-Karen
Wonderful treats and a perfect teapot!! Kxx
oohhh your little quilt block is beautiful such pretty fabrics its very cute. Love those egg cups and teapot to very pretty. Have a lovely week, dee x
Your new china looks so pretty. Very summery
Julie xxxxxxxxx
Thankyou for your lovely comments on my post,i love your little quilt its so sweetxx
What pretty china. I love Greengate. The quilt block is beautiful, such summery colours. xx
Happy mail is definitely the best kind! :)
I love your gorgeous new teapot and the sweet little egg cups.
It would be a very lucky little mouse to have a pretty quilt like that!:)
V x
Oh you lucky lady, love all the lovely gifts you received!!!!!
The farmers wife block is real pretty, beautiful fabrics.
Did you say anniversary.... have a very happy one, ours is this week also :D can't wait
Lol Karen x
I LOVE the union jack paper and the tiny squares to make up the farmers wife block, such lovely fabrics.
xxx
What a beautiful tea pot and egg cups, I have total envy! I am still yet to own any Greengate :( Your giveaway win looks perfect too, love the spotty toadstool especially. Nice to hear it's a bit more Spring like with you, down here it still feels decidedly wintery but I think it is a bit warmer, I don't have quite as many layers on as I did last week! A beautiful quilt block too, you are very patient! I love the blue fabric with the rose (four rows down, three rows in) I don't recognise the print but it's lovely! It's going to look gorgeous all together. Anyway, hope you have a lovely rest of your week, Jenny xxx
I love your blog. And your farmer's wife block. And all your pretty gifts. And your book. And I could go on but will stop with the gushing! Can you tell I'm a fan? Deb.
What lovely gifts. I would love to take my tea from that teapot.
What a lovely win there Helen, well done! I am glad you are getting out in the garden, at last it seems to be warming up! Take care,
Jane x
the postage stamp printed on the egg cups are lovely! I have fallen in love with todays farmer's wife quilt block - I am hoping next month to get a cutting wheel and start quilting - this is on my to do list! Thanks
I love the postage stamp quilt :) and the lovely eggcups. what a wonderful giveaway win as well :)
Sue Xxx
What a lovely bright feast for the eyes. Makes me hopeful for spring soon too.
Hi Helen, I love all your little giveaway gifts and the little mouse quilt is so cute and cheerful. I agree, it's so nice to see all the little shoots appearing in the garden.. hurry up Spring! Sarah x
That little quilt is just what I'm going to make for my dollhouse bed. Yours is gorgeous!!
((hugs)), Teresa :-)
What sweetness...your gifts are lovely. I would so love some greengate dishes...can't get it over here in Canada...enjoy my friend. xoxo
Oooh, so sweet mail you`ve got there, Helen! And like always a super cute quilt you made :o)The GreenGate teapot & eggcups are gorgeous :o)
Have a sunny and warm day
Kisses
Natasha
You received some lovely things in the mail Helen. The postage stamps quilt is so pretty. x
Your teapot is so pretty Helen!..I do love Greengate and have recently bought some pretty purses and pencil cases for my daughters in different designs...
Oh my goodness...I can definitely picture a little mouse under your latest quilt block...it's adorable and I love your choice of fabrics..
Congratulations on winning Katie's lovely Giveaway too. There's nothing better than to receive a parcel full of goodness in the post!
Susan x
Wouldn't it be so lovely to have a little tea party in the garden with your teapot? I just love the egg cups, so pretty. Yes, getting these in the mail is so much more fun than junk mail and bills!
Blessings,
Susie
You lucky girl! I wish I had received things like that in my post this week. Maybe I need to do some shopping online. ;)
Lou xxx
tiny quilts, rosy teapots, surprises, so much to love here helen. it always looks so sunny and warm when i visit, i hope you do get to sit in your garden enjoying your treasures soon!
What a lucky lady, lots of goodies I love the teapot and a great Valentine Present (some might think otherwise) but it is definitely the type I would like to receive!!
Have a lovely weekend.
Jillx
Such a pretty teappot! I adore teapots and would collect them (my hubby seems to think I already do!!) but since I'm the only one in the house that drinks tea, I just have to admire other people's teapots.
The farmer's wife quilt block is looking fntastic! You always seem to be able to pick the perfect colour combinations! It's so cheerful!
Have a great weekend!
Rhona
Always nice to receive goodies by mail. Those teacups are very pretty. Of course, so are the teapot and your postage stamp quilt block. Have a wonderful weekend. Tammy
The postage stamp quilt block is serious cute! And congrats on your win!
I SO wish we had access to Greengate products. They are so beautiful!
Brenda
Really bright and cheerful....I really like this little patchwork...ciao Alison
Hello Helen. oh it is lovely when you get nice things in the post. Congratulations on winning the giveaway, it all looks lovely! I love your Greengate china, I don't own any at present but it is on my wish list. I love the blue and white that you have or the new grey design.
Your postage stamp square is just adorable, so very cheerful. Have a wonderful week, with much love, Linda x
What a lovely giveaway you won!
And I just love your Greengate china, especially that lovely teapot!
The patchwork squares look so pretty, they are so tiny they must be quite hard to work with.
Have a great week making!
Gill xx
Hi Helen!
I decided to nominate you for the versatile blog award, I hope you will accept, but if you don't or won't, never mind! You can see all the details on my blog! Amelita
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