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favorite things

When I decided to take a few classes last year, I knew I would need to take a few things off of my plate.  One of the things that I crossed off the list was participating in swaps.  This year, I have no classes and made my return to swaps by participating in Kelly's Good Things Swap.  And I'm so glad I did!  I got Allison as a partner.  I have been a fan of her Etsy shop, Annie & Jack Designs, for a long time and was so excited to get my hands on some of her goodies.  My favorite thing has to be that key fob - so easy to find my keys in my purse now!  Now, if I could just remember where I put them down when they are not in my purse, we would be in business.  I think I might be a good candidate for this product, if only I could whistle.

super swap

I just thought you should know that Beth over at Modern Jax is hosting a super fun Scrappy Christmas Block Swap.   Sign-ups end on August 1st.  I am so looking forward to a fab Christmas quilt this year!  Thanks Beth!

oh the vintage goodness!

I was lucky enough to participate in Elizabeth's Vintage Sheet Swap and I opened my mailbox to find my package of fat quarters on Saturday.  Hooray!  I've seen pictures of other's packages popping up all over blogdom, so I thought I'd share mine.  I'm especially taken with the one on the top of the right pile - such lovely brightness. 

Now I think it's time to get to some of those doll quilts and wall hangings I keep wanting to do - it's been too long since I've made a quilt!