First of all, thank you to everyone for your prayers for my mom. I didn't go into much detail, but she was diagnosed with leukemia last month and has been in the hospital going through chemo. Good news though, she had a bone marrow draw a few days ago and the sample came back devoid of cancer cells! Your prayers have made an impact!
A few weeks ago, Emily contacted me to let me know she was going to be in the area, so we were able to get together for coffee and a little fabric shopping. We were also excited to be able to meet up with Patti and Christine at Mama Said Sew! Thanks Em for getting me hooked on Trader Joe's dark chocolate almonds, they're awesome!
Then a few days later, she sent me this awesome package in the mail:
There are some really great fabrics in there, but I'm really loving that Nancy Drew fabric! Isn't it awesome??
And then, a surprise package from Ayumi arrived! She included the sweetest note saying that she wanted to send something to cheer me up.
She hand carved the cutest stamp for me with my intial, do you see it there at the bottom? That went straight to the heart of me and it's something I will always treasure!!
Then a couple of days ago, I received a wonderful surprise package from Leila with the sweetest note that she was thinking of me.
She made the spool from Kerry's Sew-Ichigo pattern and also included a leaf potholder (pattern here! Just enlarge to make the potholder instead of key fob!) that I had favorited on flickr a while back! What a sweet, sweet thoughtful package! I feel so blessed to have such thoughtful friends!
Now, on to the "first" kit winner. Thank you to each and every one of you for your sweet comments about "first". The winner is:
#75, Mama Spark! Please email me at {sewtakeahike at gmail dot com} and I'll forward your info onto the folks at Connecting Threads.
It's giveaway central here at sewtakeahike, so make sure and stop by tomorrow for another giveaway!
Yaay for the negative blood draw! Prayers do get answered.
what a delightful bunch of goodies. I really love the carved stamp.
Posted by: Gene Black | 27 July 2012 at 10:30 AM
I too have experienced the love and support of on-line friends... it means a lot!
Congrats to Mama Spark!
I just bought everything I need to make a "First" quilt myself :) although I did get kiwi instead of jade as I didn't see it there, and I got 1/2 yards because 1/3 wasn't an option... very excited!
Posted by: Katy (LethargicLass) | 27 July 2012 at 10:32 AM
I am so happy to hear that your mother's chemo has helped! I hope she continues to improve.
Posted by: Amy | 27 July 2012 at 10:42 AM
What sweet gifts, such lovely friends x
Posted by: Kerry | 27 July 2012 at 12:01 PM
So happy your Mom is doing well...and that you have kind and generous friends that give you cool stuff - love that stamp! You lucky girl!
Posted by: Jane | 27 July 2012 at 12:45 PM
How hard for both of you. But what a blessing are the gifts from your friends! BTW, I have a set of vintage checked trays like yours....so fun! Mine belonged to my mother-in-law.
Posted by: Carla | 27 July 2012 at 08:55 PM
I didn't know about your Mum but so happy shes doing OK....itsnt it it lovely when folk do nice things, there are some lovely people out there.
Posted by: Effie | 28 July 2012 at 08:15 AM
Glad to hear about the negative blood draw ~ what a relief that must be! What a lot of nice gifts from friends ~ always nice to know that someone is thinking of you in a time of need.
Posted by: elsa | 28 July 2012 at 09:02 AM
So glad to hear that your mom's test came back negative! You have some great friends!
Posted by: Kelie | 30 July 2012 at 01:51 AM
Dear Penny
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. But Happy to hear that the treatments are helping!
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers
xo
Charise
Posted by: Charise | 30 July 2012 at 01:11 PM
That's really great news about your mum's treatment! I'm hoping it's all good news from here on in. I'll keep praying for her. And you. :)
Posted by: CItricSugar | 30 July 2012 at 11:52 PM
Sorry to hear about your Mom Penny -- I'm glad to hear that she is doing better. Love that Nancy Drew fabric!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 31 July 2012 at 08:01 AM
The fabric is all killer. I'm sew excited for the Nancy Drew fabric to come out in the fall. I want it. I don't know what I'll do with it. But I was a Nancy freak as a kid. Love all of it though.
Posted by: nanette | 06 August 2012 at 03:59 PM
Enjoy your blog very much, thank you for sharing!
Posted by: bennysmith | 13 August 2012 at 04:11 AM
What a strange coincidence. I didn't know anything about that Nancy Drew fabric and my Mom said she saw some when she was in Vancouver last week. I'm so excited for it to come out!
Posted by: Elizabeth | 22 August 2012 at 11:30 AM