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My birthday is in December, it also means that every 4 years I need to make the pilgrimage to the Department Of Motor Vehicles, also known as the DMV. It is never a fun place, ever. Everyone that works there seems to hate their job and people coming in never know what they are supposed to do, where they are supposed to sit and it takes forever for your number to come up. Let's just say I had a ton of things to do and was not looking forward to spending the day there. My number was 172, the number on the wall was 140.....and I forgot my book. Thank goodness for an Iphone!
Imagine my happiness as I opened the mailbox and saw there was a great big package in there addressed to me! I signed up for a the Little Quilts Swap a few months ago and could barely contain myself to get in the house before I ripped it open.
Kim from Kentucky made this adorable quilt and hand quilted it too! I didn't know she was stalking me because your partner is a secret but this was the one I picked out that I liked the best. I was so surprised to see all the goodies tucked in with the quilt.Three fabrics, a small little seam ripper that I will be putting in my Sew Together bag, 4 candy bars.... I immediately ate one as I perused my loot,
a spool of variegated blue thread, a Creative Grid ruler in a size I don't have and if you look at the top right of the picture those little hooks that you slip a bobbin on and then put it into the spool to keep your colors together.
Look how wonderful the hand embroidery looks, I could never get mine that perfect. You can also see the hand quilting up close.
It instantly put me into a good mood and made me forget all about the DMV. Kim thank you so much, now I have to look for the perfect spot to hang my little quilt!
Kelly
Oh what a wonderful gift package--congrats! Enjoy Hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteLOL I just finished my stint at the DMV so that my youngest daughter could get her license! I actually remembered my quilting bag this time and practically dared someone to take away my dangerous 'tools'. hehe Very sweet package from your partner! This looks like it could have come from your home.:)
ReplyDeleteThat IS happy mail! Lucky girl, and the little quilt is so nicely done. You will certainly enjoy those goodies. You deserve it!
ReplyDeleteBummer about the DMV but look at what was waiting for you at home. Can I say I am in Love with that Bee! and just look at all those other goodies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt!! I bet Kim has had a great time stalking your blog and stitching this amazing bee for you. I often this thank goodness for my iphone! Your hexies would be good for the DMV too, you could get a quilt sewn in the waiting time.
ReplyDeleteMy first comment just disappeared! Yikes!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, sorry to hear about the DMV. It's never fun, and the worst part is the photograph! Everyone looks like a convict or something. Yes, thank goodness for the smart phone. Mine has saved my sanity many times.
What a sweet package to salve your soul! The embroidery on the bee is amazing, and her hand quilting is great too. Darling little quilt! And chocolate - that always helps too!
Oh, my goodness! What a delightful quilt!!! Is it oval? I love all of your loot,too. What a good girl you must have been this year, Kelly! It must be a rule that when you work at the DMV you can't wear a happy face because that's pretty much how they experience is in KC as well!
ReplyDeleteIt was nice that you had your lovely package waiting after the trauma of the DMV. My DH spent a day there this week too.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is a beautiful gift! She is very talented! Just wanted to say how much I admire it!
ReplyDeletejoy joy joy! What a really fun package of goodies! Great swapping!
ReplyDeleteoh, the DMV. It looks clean at least, ha ha. You should see the ones in Jersey!
Oh the DMV stories we all could share! Right up there with Comcast! But at least they are not being paid by us! Nice package...what fun.
ReplyDeleteFunny - I knew the photo was the DMV before I read your post! I lucked out and was able to renew by mail! Big bday for me this year - great gifties for you, love the bee, beautiful detail work. Happy birthday !
ReplyDeleteYou ate the candy bar! I'm so happy, I was seriously worried you wouldn't eat the candy bar and that would just be soooo wrong! What a cool, sweet, interesting gift box. Love the small quilt but the unexpected little sewing items are just delightful fun. Never seen those bobbin thingys. Good thing you explained
ReplyDeleteWhat a great surprise of quilt happiness!!! He work is just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
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