This year I joined a few birthday swaps.. and wow! They did not disappoint! I am just thrilled with my birthday 'loot'! LOL ;-)
First I joined in a FQ swap. About 20 of us sent a FQ to each other on our birthday's. We got to choose what theme we'd like for the FQ's and I chose Civil War. Granted, not everyone can find CW FQ's in their area, but I think the ladies did an awesome job!
Second I joined a secret sister birthday swap on HGTV. We were each given the name of someone else who joined and we sent them a b-day box. My secret sister's birthday was early in the year. I made her a sewing machine cover and sent a bunch of other goodies. I received this lovely box from another HGTV quilter. I love everything she sent!
And then the icing on the top was this wonderful wall hanging she made and hand quilted! It is one of the blocks we presented in the BOM for the year! I just love autumn and this was such a fun surprise!
And finally, another group of my friends is sending each other a block on their birthday. Our one rule was it did not have to arrive on time. LOL I chose a block from Quilter's Cache called Four Squares 2 and they are making blocks for me in autumn fabrics~ won't these make a lovely lap quilt? :-)
Its been a wonderful birthday! Hubby bought me a few books and took me out for lunch. DD called. One of my besties called. :-) I am so very blessed!
I hope you are having a wonderful day too!
Next time I will show you what I've been sewing on. ;-)
Until then~
Happy Quilting!!
22 comments:
Well, Happy Birthday! I am glad you had fun!!
First things first...happy happy happy birthday and I wish you many more fabulous birthdays to come!!!
You made quite the birthday hall there...lots of fabulous things. I like the idea of signing up for a birthday swap. I may have to do that in the future one day.
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looks like you are in some good exchanges - I have been in two in the past - one of them half the people would never send when it was there turn and the second one I was in I got such a load of crappy stuff it was unbelievable -you are lucky you have good ones. I'm never doing one again!
Sounds like a totally fabulous birthday (haul). :D Happy happy birthday (and I have made the same decision about enjoying birthdays :D)
Lots of fun stuff! Happy Birthday!!!! Hope you had a blast!
My DD's birthday is today too.
Happy birthday, Sandie! You have made a fun day out of it, for sure! Loads of fun!
Oh my gosh - I want another birthday if it's as fun as yours! Happy Birthday!!!!
Happy Birthday to you!
This is my bday month too and I got a little gift today and a gift certificate from a friend, so celebrating early and treating myself to new patterns.
Debbie
Well Happy Birthday! Lovely bunch of gifties you have received!
Happy Birthday!
What a nice way to celebrate your birthday. Well planned swaps and a variety of them. Gave you something to look forward to.
Happy Birthday...so nice that you had such wonderful friends and treasures to enjoy!
Happy Birthday! Your fabrics are on the way! Hope your day was happy!
Cheery wave!
Bev
Happy Birthday! What fun to receive so many wonderful gifts for your special day! Sounds like a lovely birthday to me!
Hugs!
Lola
Oh no I'm late!!! I'm glad you had a wonderful birthday - you deserve every joy bestowed on you.
Happy Happy Birthday!
Who can complain about getting older when you have such wonderful and creative friends???? I hope the year ahead will bless you in a million ways.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!!!! what fun you had!!!
Happy Birthday, Sandie! I'm with you. Birthdays are a Good Thing!
Oh my goodness! A very happy birthday to you my friend! It looks like you are reaping the rewards... I hope your birthday is full of love and surprises and that your year brings many blessings! xxoo
Love the loot and so good to hear you had a great day!
I am SEW glad that your birthday was wonderful! All the best!
P
Great idea, the birthday fat quarter swap. That really would be happy mail!
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