Monday, May 18, 2009

Fabulous Friday

No I have not lost my mind. I know it is Monday. I just have to tell you about my Fabulous Friday! So many sweet simple things happened last Friday.
My daughter and I went to our first button show. Nothing like a quilt show but it was fun going through all the cards with so many amazing buttons to choose from. As you can see from my pile I found some very colorful buttons. Most of them are glass which I find fascinating.
There was an antique mall next door to the button show so we stopped in for a look see.  It is so much nostalgic checking out all the booths. I found this feed sack table cloth. It doesn't really go with the decor of my kitchen but I just had to have it.
When my husband arrived home from work he had a pile of mail for me and it was not all bills.
Yippee!!  Danielle over at Want to"Bee" Quilting, was having a giveaway and I won! Go over and say hi to her sometime. She just started her blog this year and guess what? She is doing Aunt Millie's Garden too. She does some great applique work. Take a look through her blog. The bag came from America Samoa and Danielle made the pincushion from wool. There was more chocolate in the little bag, but you know how that goes. Love it all Danielle, Thank so much.
Also, in the mail was a get well card and an article about Bluebirds.  These came from a guild friend, Cathy B., who follows my blog. Thanks Cathy, you are a sweetie.
And speaking of Bluebirds, the first four eggs have all hatched and fledged. Now Mr. Bluebird is outside singing for his next mate to come check out the house.
More signature blocks came in the mail too. It is so much fun to see what is on each center. The top right block is of a house that the quilter has lived in for more than 40 years. I think that is so amazing. The longest I have ever lived in one house is 13 years and that is the one I am in now. 
And to top it off, I won a one year magazine subscription from Quilt Hollow a while ago and the first magazine came. Thank you so much Mary. I am enjoying my new reading material.
My elbow is still the same. Hopefully the doctor can help when I see him Thursday. I will let you know how it goes.
With Passion, Carrie P.

Happiness is like jam--you can't spread even a little without getting some on yourself.

25 comments:

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

I'm happy to know your status, I've been worried. I hope things will begin to improve after you see the doctor. Looks like Friday was a winner all around, good for you!

Sherry said...

Well I hopr the doc. will help you soon.
Its great to get mail instead of just getting bills.

Annette said...

Your buttons are beautiful. How fun to be able to go to a button shop. I love buttons!

Candace said...

I'm so glad you're at least getting out and about, Carrie! A little retail therapy always makes the world look rosier! Wonderful goodies you got - luck is on your side!
Cheers

Abby and Stephanie said...

Good eye for terrific buttons. Now you have them for whatever project you need them for. Oh what terrific feedsack fabric. You scored on that one. Congratulations on your wins.

Kaaren said...

Love the feedsack tablecloth and the buttons and the winnings...and, and...well everything.

Got my siggie list today Carrie so you never know what might be in your mail box in the near future. (wink)

It's nnice to see that your spirits are a little bit rosier. Hopefully after seeing the specialist, you'll be doing cartwheels!

Take care.

Janet said...

I love old buttons, I can't resist them. Wishing you well for the doctors visit.

Anonymous said...

I'd forgotten about the button show due to a doctor visit. Darn! AND GET THIS!!! I haven't even received my copy of the magazine yet...go figure. Glad your enjoying dear friend.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Congratulations on the winnings and wow, those buttons are awesome!

Karen said...

A button show. That sounds like fun. Hope the doctor works magic on your elbow.

Crispy said...

Wow Carrie, you have made quite the haul!!! I love fun buttons, I didn't know they actually had shows for them, how fun.

I also see you won the bag that I was eyeing all the way through the giveaway....that's ok, you deserve it :0)

Crispy

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

A button show, I have never heard of one, I would have loved to do and there is no way I would have passed up that tablecloth either! Looking forward to hearing about the doctor.

Deb said...

Carrie, its so nice to hear you sounding better and more bubbly. Sounds like you and DD had a wonderful time out and about. Lucky goodies in the post you received also. All the best for Thursday, sending lots of positive thoughts, keep smiling,
hugs

Stina Blomgren said...

I must have missed about your elbow...whats up????
And oh ...what a lovely giveaway you won.. the wool heart i so sweet!!! And the BUTTONS... love them... what a find!! :o)

Susan said...

A button show sounds wonderful; funny how you never have enough. I too am happy to hear the elbow is doing better. Nice things you receive in the mail--much nicer than bills.

Danielle said...

Carrie, glad to see you enjoyed your giveaway! I hope your doctor visit goes well this week. Good luck :-)

antique quilter said...

cute pincushion!
oh hope the dr makes you feel better...

Robin said...

Best of luck at the doctor's on Thursday! I really hope he's able to help. On the bright side-- you indeed got some seriously great Friday mail! And a button show? That sounds so fun, and the buttons you picked up are just wonderful. So pretty!

Lenna Green of Stitching Cow said...

What a wonderful collection of goodies you had in the mail, how exciting. Thanks too for visiting my blog and for leaving a comment. I appreciate it.
Warmly Lenna

Sherri said...

Love the glass buttons and the feedsack table cloth! You can post a fabulous Friday post any day of the week!

Jenny of Elefantz said...

Carrie, it's wonderful that good things are filling your days while you rest your elbow. I so pray it is well again soon.
Those buttons are gorgeous! I have never seen glass buttons before!

Eileen said...

I'm just so happy that you entered the world of blogging. And wow you are a lucky one.. congratulations on all the wonderful wins!! Now if only your elbow gets back in shape.

Ok. That table cloth. Goodness.. that is enough to make one feel faint. I would have to find a way to showcase that one!

Annie said...

Pretty pretty buttons Carrie

Nanette Merrill said...

Wowie that is a lot for one day! So fun.

Salem Stitcher said...

I'm just getting caught up on blogs after a crazy week. It looks like you had a fun weekend in spite of that elbow. I went to the button show last year but missed it this year. Maybe next time...

I hope your appointment went well today and your doc was able to give you some good news.