Thursday 8 March 2012

Squeaks

It sort of feels wrong for a grown woman to squeak when she opens the mail- a bit like going- Ahh!  when you drink a cup of tea ( I promise I don't do that...yet).  I have had some great mail this week, almost like a secret extra birthday that I didn't know I had.  These printing press beauties came from Suzanne, an act of kindness, she knows how much I love to see her printing press photos and student activities.
You can just see my vkb initials stamped on the corner.  It is a notebook with upcycled paper- very loud squeaks!  And just look at the cards- I think they are going on the wall.  Printing is one of those processes that I love with an intensity but I am too messy when I work and maybe a bit impatient so I have to admire the work of others.  I really admire Suzanne's!
Ayumi sent me 2 beautiful bright and happy blocks for 318 Patchwork Bee to go with my Teatime theme.   I love them Ayumi, so sunny!   They look very pretty alongside Charise's tea caddy and Leila's teapot.  I plan to make a table runner with my 318 blocks.
And Amy sent me some paper bits and pieces for no reason apart from her general loveliness- this is her latest paper pieced pattern on sale here.  Her shaping on this watering can is unbelievable- look at the handle!
Paper Pieced Watering Can
Thankyou ladies, you are making this a very happy mail week xxx
sib blog

16 comments:

  1. Oh what marvellous mail! Love all those blocks. I considered taking up printing only I didn't have enough space or money for even a small press and thought I'd be too lazy to go to a co-operative to use stuff.

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  2. Only squeaks!! I'd of been a gigging lunatic!

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  3. oh i think squeaks were definitely appropriate! i Love that Word card. and oh man those blocks! amazing!

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  4. Oooh such goodies I fully understand the squeaks!

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  5. goodness...i may start hanging out at your mailbox...beware :)

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  6. Oh man, I want your post!!! I got a reminder from Specsavers that I'm due for an eye test - I groaned... ;o)

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  7. You have to send mail to get mail.

    I love the green teapot with the daisies above. I might have to do another tea cozy. I feel some sewing comin' on.

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  8. What fun goodies you received this week! They really make my freezer paper gift not look so exciting, lol.

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  9. Those paper pieced beauties will make a fabulous table runner! What a happy mail day! Lucky you!

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  10. Yay for squeaky mail! I'm so glad the prints arrived safely to your doorstep. Lovely photos of them. You should start writing in the notebook right away!

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  11. What wonderful gifts! Love the Teatime blocks and the watering can! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  12. Such lovely goodies! Those cards from Suzanne are to die for!Just looking at them I know you love them so much! And I am glad you like those blocks! Can't wait to see your table runner!

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  13. wow Kerry! You are so blessed with talented friends!! I love how bright and sunny everything is!

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  14. Isn't that watercan just adorable! I love all the paperpieced blocks in this post!

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  15. Oooh!! You are one lucky lady!! I totally covet everything in this post, especially your blocks from Ayumi *swoon*

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  16. Love love LOVE your printed goodies, and that watering can is UNbelievable! Definitely good mail :)

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