Fourth of July Blessings

As many of you know there were a lot of giveaways going on during the Fourth of July. I left comments on three of my favorite blogs not thinking a whole lot about it. As we all know when there a great giveaways going on the comments can reach really high numbers and you don't really even think of winning even one giveaway. But I was blessed three times.
The first giveaway was going on over at Bee In My Bonnet. Lori has a fabulous blog and it is so much fun to read. I always look forward to seeing what she is going to show on Vintage Mondays. Here is what she sent to for the giveaway that I won over at her blog. She sent me these flour sack towels and the pattern to embroider on each of the towels.
Lori is a pattern designer of applique patterns. And now I own two of her patterns. These were just little extras she put in the package.
Some more goodies from Lori. Thank you so much Lori. You blessed my socks off!!!
Anne Sutton of Bunnyhill Desgins was having a giveaway on her blog too. Many of you are doing her Tisket, A Tasket BOM and you know what a sweet blog she has. I was one of three winners on this giveaway and I could pick any pattern I wanted. I had seen Darlene working on Rabbits Prefer Emboridery and have admired it from a far. Now I can do one myself. I might do it in brown thread and fabrics. Thank so much Anne. Another blessing.
Kaaren at The Painted Quilt who has a way with words and a great sense of humor was giving away four of her creations. I have seen several of Kaaren's painted pieces on her blog and have greatly admired them. Now I am the proud owner of this original reproduction utensil box. The detail is phenomenal.
Look here! She sent me one of her books too. The pieces in the book are amazing also. Kaaren you have blessed me with one of your original designs. Thank you so much. I will treasure it.
I am blessed and somehow thank you just doesn't seem enough to say to these ladies for their generosity. But I will say a great big "THANK YOU" to all three of you.

With Passion,

Carrie P.

Let us not look backward in anger, or forward in fear, but around in awareness. James Thurber