Sunday, April 11, 2010

Easter & Birthday Treats

Kath and I always exchange a little stitched item each Easter and this is the sweet pillow I received this year - so cute and I just love those spotties on the fabric Kath used. Kath also treated me to Scatter Eggs by Shepherds Bush :)

On Friday it was my birthday, goodness that came around way too fast this year. I had a wonderful day and got very spoilt with some great pressies from my family and friends. Glenn and Hannah gave me a lovely heart charm for my Pandora bracelet and a voucher to have a facial, and I also got some money from my parents and in-laws to go shopping!


Kath totally spoilt me with some lovely treats - Blackbird Designs Joyeux Noel (which I'd been wishing for ever since it came out. I think I'd like to stitch every single design in this book, its just gorgeous); a pair of fingerless gloves in my favourite colour;

and a pin cushion by Blackbird Designs, another project that's been on my wish list.

We celebrated my birthday by having a dinner at home on Friday night - it was a perfect day, I even had some quality stitching time, what more could a girl ask for.

Since I'm waiting on a thread order to come from my LNS, My Quaker Lady has been put on hold for the present time. Here's my progress so far:

Its been a gorgeous autumn day here today. This time of the year is my favourite - the days may start off a little bit chilly but we are left with a stunning day, not a cloud in the sky and the sun still has a bit of warmth in it. Our Daylight Savings hours changed over last Sunday so its started getting darker earlier in the evenings but I don't mind as I always think that the evenings seem longer, more time for stitching :)

Have a great week!

14 comments:

By Hoki Quilts said...

Belated birthday wishes. Lucky lady, Blackbird Designs. I too would like to make everything in it.
hugs
Miche'le

corinna said...

so nice ....
happy everything!

Rowyn said...

Happy belated birthday. Birthdays definitely come around too fast these days.

You got some great birthday and Easter pressies.

Your Quaker Lady is looking great.

Unknown said...

And silly Kath forgot to change the date to 2010!!! I so enjoyed stitching that pattern that I am going to stitch it for myself!
A lovely birthday Katrina, and good laughs on Friday night. xx

Cathy B said...

Belated birthday wishes Katrina. So many lovely gifts. Kath is a special friend!

Lynn said...

Belated Happy Birthday to you! Such lovely gifts too! I have that BD on my wish list. My birthday is next month so I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Kathryn in NZ said...

Belated birthday greetings!!!
Glad you had a fab day.

CindyMae said...

Happy Late Birthday!! What wonderful goodies you received
!!

Michelle said...

A belated Happy Birthday! Love all the gifts you received.

Great progress on Lady Quaker.

Andrea said...

Happy Belated Birthday! You have received some lovely exchanges/gifts. It sounded like you had the perfect day.

Christine S said...

Pssst...I nominated you for an award. It's my latest blog post. :-)

Nicky said...

Very belated brithday wishes to you Katrina, love the gorgeous stitching you received. Your friend obviously knows you very well!

♥ Nia said...

Happy birthday!!! :D

Susan @ Real Girl Designs said...

A belated "Happy Birthday", Katrina - it sounds like you had a lovely day.

I really like your Quaker Lady!

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