a gaggle of geese

A little ditty to show you my workings!

*to make this I used gifmaker.me

wordless wednesday

and the birthday beat goes on...

 If this is what its like to turn forty I cant wait to be fifty!!

My celebrations are at an end (for now)

I've been away and seen wonderful things...

but first I must share with you the lovely gifts from 

my dear friend Mary

I often feel like Im skirting round the edge of the quilting community

Mary has a way of reeling me in when I'm about to slip away.

 Any way here are just some of the treats she sent me...

needless to say those sweets did not last long!!

 Gorgeous

 turquoise pompom

 diagonal stripe binding

 Perfect in everyway!!

Thank you Mary

Ditto!

wordless wednesday

Basting time!

the post with many names

 Wow what a week

not only did I turn 40 

I managed to get Audreys giveaway gift to her

and also receive a surprise present of my own!

 I've only known Audrey a few months

she blogs at Quiltyfolk

and I have to say I admire her work immensely.

Its always challenging when picking someone to make a gift for

and then realising just how talented said person is!!

Like a little puppy hanging off the tail of a great dane!

I know Audrey wont mind being described in that way

because I think shes a bit silly, like me,

which is why I went out on a limb and called her mini

Audreys kookoo quilt,

purposefully leaving out an apostrophe for ambiguity.

 Audrey is a traditional quilter who is currently evolving towards a modern slant,

which I love to see, so I tried to give her a mix.

The centre octagon was appliqued on to calm the trippy effect of those stripes

I think I managed to get both our personalities in this quilt,

the plaid binding was definitely an Audrey touch.
Another little one adopted out,
I think I should have a reunion one day with all my
minis that have flown the nest!

 The very same day that I was shipping Audreys gift

I had a lovely surprise gift from my pal Susan at Patchwork and Play

all the way from Australia in a matter of days!

 This perfectly beautiful LIBERTY union jack cushion cover

made by Susan is a wonderful addition to my home.

I love it thankyou so much Susan!!!!!!
ps. sorry I didnt wait for my birthday before opening my parcel
but come on would you wait??

This was a post of many names

Celebration week

Giving and receiving

Spreading love

What goes around comes around

July 4th

or 

Over the hill?

Or maybe my life truly beginning.

I'll let you decide

xxx