At the middle of May, I decided that I was going to re-do my January, Febraury and March squares since I wasn't happy with the others ones and I did it right away but just now remembered to post pictures.

So, here they are:







Now, if I could just get the June one finished, I would be caught up.  Oh, as much as I like my new casual job, it sure interfers with my craft time!

I am one of those people who has been waiting impatiently, oops, I meant patiently  for package #1 to arrive and today I picked up the mail, saw there was a package for me, got it, got home really fast to open it only to discover it said package #2 - I have no idea what happened to package #1.

Anyway, in this wonderful package was a pattern book for making quilted tops and some jar tags:



AND,

drum roll, pleeeeeeeease



I would like to introduce to you BERNICE:



The most wonderful bear!!!  I've been wanting a cuddly bear for awhile and now I have one.  I've also been tempted to make one so I was checking this little gal out to see how she was put together and, let me say, the sewing on this is fantastic!!  She now has a place of honor on the cedar chest in my bedroom and I will be sure to show her off when friends come to visit.

THANKS, THANKS secret FOC for this wonderful package and I promise to give Bernice a good home like you requested! and I really hope the first package isn't lost.

I'll play!  I claim a FQ of #10 and #16.

Here's what I'm offering:



1.  Lighthouse fabric - cotton - FQ
2.  White with black flower outline - cotton - FQ or 1/2 yard
3.  White with red hatching and hearts - cotton - FQ or 1/2 yard



4.  Green with flowers - cotton - FQ
5.  Blue and white stripes - cotton - FQ or 1/2 yard
6.  Green with gold flecks - cotton - FQ
7.  Cream with blue angels - cotton - FQ



8.  Green with marble effect - cotton - FQ
9.  black and white
10. Light green with blue and pink flowers - cotton - FQ
11. White with red dots - light weight cototn - FQ

I received my (i believe it fits in the 4x4 rule, so THERE) OTT from Homerof2, and she fulfilled one of my desires for a little crocheted beastie.

I love the way you described that Tiffany!

Yes, I did stretch the rules just a little and made something that was about 6" x 1 1/2" (which is still less than 16 sq. inches).  Next round I promise to stick to the rules!

So, here's the little caterpillar I made:

Today I received the most wonderful, wonderful knit slippers from kinkyknits.

They were exactly what I wanted and fit like they were custom made.  The picture doesn't do them justice because they have a really nice design in them but it doesn't show up.

THANKS!!!!!!!

I received my blue/green package today from Miss Violaceous.

She sent me some yarn she dyed herself (now I have to decide what to make with it), some vintage buttons, a fabric/button pin (made by her) and a keychain (also made by her) with 2 sharpies attached to it (never seen them this small before).

THANKS for everything!

A week and a half ago I received a package from Sonjaboo, took a picture and then forgot to download it (silly me!).

I had asked for some purple and yellow fabric for a quilt I am making for our bedroom and Sonjaboo picked that wish to fulfill and let me tell you she went far above and beyond what I expected.

Thanks to her contribution, I now have enough material to finish the quilt.

Here's what she sent:

I will claim a 1/2 yard of this fabric:

5) cotton pianos, washed (this one comes with a surprise comapnion piece)

Here's what I have to offer:


from upper left corner going clockwise

1.  Green with marble effect, cotton, FQ
2.  Black and White checker, cotton, FQ
3.  Light green with blue and pink flowers, cotton, FQ
4.  White with red dots, light weight cotton, FQ



5.  Blue with lighthouses and tall ships, cotton, FQ
6.  White with black flower outline, cotton, FQ or 1/2 yard
7.  White with red hatching and hearts, cotton, FQ or 1/2 yard



8.  Tulips and other designs, not 100% sure what this is but perhaps a cotton blend, FQ or 1/2 yard
9.  White with red flowers and blue leaves, cotton, FQ
10. Christmas designs, cotton, FQ or 1/2 yard
11. White with Christmas wreaths, cotton, FQ or 1/2 yard



12. Green with flowers, cotton, FQ
13. Blue and white stripes, cotton, FQ or 1/2 yard
14. Green with gold flecks, cotton, FQ
15. Cream with blue angels, cotton, FQ

I received two packages on Monday and am finally getting pictures posted.

First, crystalfairy made me this wonderful cross stitch sunflower, which will be an excellent addition to my fall theme.



And, second, rain sent me this beautiful knit summer purse (it's lined).



THANKS to both of you!

Batgirl let me know last night that she had received the apron I sent her and I've been dying to post this picture - not only to show off the apron but because I convinced my 14 year old son to model it.  He would only do so if I promised not to take his head in the picture and if I promised not to show the picture to his Dad or brother and if I promised not to show it to anyone we know personally.  So, I have stuck to all those 'guidelines' but wanted to post it here.

batgirl wanted a retro apron, something that Lucy would have worn back in her day.  She gave me a number of color and pattern suggestions and the one I could find and was happiest with was lime gingham.  This pattern was tons of fun to make (for the most part) and it took over 3 yards of fabric (lots of ruffles).

So, here it is: