Boy did I get some great goodies this year!
Of course I already introduced you to Constance…
And hubby got me two very nice sweaters and two pairs of footies to keep me warm!
And then I received such a surprise from a friend. Cyndi from Cut-Up and Sew! blog (isn’t that the cutest name?) sent me a gift certificate from the Fat Quarter Shop. She is so sweet!
So last night after Boston Cream pie and ice cream (I’m not much for traditional birthday cake, so hubby always treats me to Boston Cream pie), I sat down to shop.
First I thought maybe I’d buy this fun alien fabric for a quilt for my son. Remember that game from when we were kids? But I worried that he might not use it at college, might not want to look like a MaMa’s boy in front of his 3 roommates, you know.
Then I thought maybe I’d get this really cute pillow pattern. Though I just love the one with the zippers, I remember how much my Dean-a likes zippers, too (and I don’t mean that in a good way!).
But then it suddenly dawned on my exactly what I should get! A while ago (seems like ages and ages ago, really) I won this pattern from Sue Hauser at Alderwood Quilts.
I think it is pretty obvious why I chose this pattern, but of course I haven’t had time for sewing lately. Still, when I saw this fat quarter bundle, that pattern immediately came to mind.
What do you think? I think this will make perfect doggies! Thanks so much, Cyndi! What a great way to end my birthday!
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9 comments:
Absolutely perfect, Melissa! I love that pattern and think you are going to have lots of fun making it once your schedule calms down a bit and you have more time. I'm glad you had a wonderful day...you deserve it! :o)
XOXO,
Cyndi
SCORE! You done good girl.
Oh that's a lovely gift and a clever purchase. I can see that Dean-a would like the zippy cushion. They have some lovely fabric at the FQS, I've been shopping there a few times too. Even with postage it is way cheaper than fabric here. I am glad you had a lovely birthday an un-cake!!
how sweet! what a great birthday for you! Can't wait to see the sleeping dogs quilt!
Happy Late Birthday, wonderful goodies!!
I'm so pleased to hear you had a nice day - and lovely gifts too - well deserved!x
Great choice! And Happy Birthday.
That old Atari fabric is funny, and yes that bundle will make perfect doggies!
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