Don't let the difficulties of the present moments overshadow the reality of God's promises. God's promises still stand. And God's promises are stronger than our failures.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

I'm so Lucky!



In the last several weeks I've won four, yes four blog giveaways! I have no idea how that happened since I've gone for 62 years winning almost nothing! Two of them I haven't yet received but two I have and I want to show you those today.

This first picture is the cute, cute, cute purse made by Cindy at Imagine-Dream-Create. First of all, is that not the cutest fabric you've ever seen? Since I can't wear high heels any more (on my feet) I'm now wearing them on my arm. :) It is a great size and has lots and lots of pockets inside. Thank you Cindy. By the way, Cindy is from Canada so this came from a long way away and that's exciting all by itself!





And I won this quilt! Aubird Woman (otherwise known as Sheila) picked the most wonderful, bright, cheerful fabrics to make this rag quilt. The back is a beautiful green flannel. It's perfect for these cool fall evenings and just great for snuggling under while I watch tv or read. And this, my friends, came all the way from Australia! Oh how I'd love to visit there. This was washed and dried in the Aussie sun though so I got to bask in the scent of an Australian day. How cool is that! Thank you Sheila!
I've been blogging now for just over 6 months and I can say with complete authority that bloggers are the most generous, loving and compassionate group I've ever been around. I am blessed by your sweet spirits and by your crazy, chaotic lives that make me laugh when you share them!

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ahhh you have been such a lucky girl! When I first started, I never won... then I won 3! It seems to go like that for me :o) I mailed yours out on Monday, so it should be there any day now :o)

Salem Stitcher said...

Wow! Congratulations! They are both beautiful prizes!

Tracy P. said...

Oh that quilt is so yummy! I am making a rag quilt for my daughter. I'm getting it back out this weekend for craft day, and I must finish it! (Well not this weekend, but for Christmas.)

Birdydownunder said...

awww I is all red faced now. Glad it traveled so well. Must admit I did have a job parting with it. hugs s

Lindi said...

Lucky you! It must have been your time to win. Funny how it sometimes goes like that.

Marie Rayner said...

Wow! What wonderful prizes. You are indeed very lucky!

Linda - Behind My Red Door said...

Those are wonderful prizes - so pretty and special - enjoy them!

Jacquie said...

How cute are they?? It's AMAZING that you've won 4 giveaways and it's so cool that they've both come from so far.

Anonymous said...

Aren't you the lucky one! Beautiful material and workmanship. Cherished even more becasue they are handmade.
Mama Bear

Quilting For Less said...

You must be doing something right! Beautiful prizes! Congratulations!

Susan

molly said...

Both gorgeous! You're right about bloggers---best in the world!

Mary L. Briggs said...

What great prizes to win, Marlene! The colors in both are so pretty~and those are my kind of heels--off my feet!

R~Mary

Teresa said...

Congratulations on your wins - very nice gifts indeed.

Janet, said...

Wow! Those are beautiful. Congratulations.

Aunt Julie said...

What a stunning quilt! I'm gonna show this one to my SIL, Aunt Julie, who's a quilter, too!

sister sheri said...

Couldn't have happened to a nicer sister! Congratulations! I love how you share your joy and gratefulness with us.

Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie said...

Hi Marlene, Congratulations on the winssss. You might want to buy a lotto ticket at this time. The purse and quilt are beautiful, they are very talented ladies.
I had to catch up on your blog. I will have a weekend to sew. Yea!!!
Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie

Lindi said...

You have just been tagged! lol
See my blog for rules if you want to participate.
Cheers!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the wins!! I agree bloggers are totally generous!

Cornfield Quilter said...

You are one lucky lady! I have never won a give away but it is just so exciting to enter them. Congratulations to you! :D

Colleen formerly of South Africa said...

Lovely winnings. Congrats.You are lucky. It is fun to see what all these giveaways are!

Anonymous said...

WOW - Marlene, you are one blessed gal! Those gifts are lovely!