It's a beautiful world

I have been a recipient of kindness from people around me; some of whom I've never met. Back in January, when the news of my medical emergency spread, many people immediately said that they would pray for me. Guild member friends sent flowers and get well cards.  Some left messages offering help in any way. They gave me rides when I needed it, and some brought dinner to my house. I'm touched beyond words.  I know I'm blessed to know so many nice and wonderful people.

It's been awhile since my last post.  It's been quite crazy around here after the book promotion and giveaway in May.  Again, I'm so thankful for wonderful quilters/bloggers who volunteered to review my book.  Thanks to Julie Cefalu from thecraftyquilter.com, Stephanie Palmer from latenightquilter.com, Amy Smart from diaryofaquilter.com and Julie Stocker from pinkdoxies.com

Summer vacation is in full swing but we haven't planned to go anywhere this year.  We are just taking it easy around the house but this may change next month, who know?  I took this opportunity to finish some of the quilts that I started sometimes ago and to start some new ones.  My American sister just welcomed her second grandchild and she wanted a whale design.  So I made a whale quilt from the book Soft and Cozy Keepsakes.   It's been shipped to Hawaii yesterday.  Here is the picture.

  
I also finished the VMQG May challenge, using the Faux Rag Quilting technique as well.  I'm behind schedule, shame on me.  The lightening part is  really tricky but fun to sew.  I'm really happy with the way it turned out. 

The pile of Japanese fabric below is from my VMQG friend, Lois.  I've been collecting Asian fabric for some time, but the collection is growing very slowly.  With this pile, my collection is triple in size.  I can't wait to make something out of these fabrics.  Thanks Lois!!!

It's a beautiful world!!!

The winner got her prize

I just want to give a quick update to everyone. 

Congratulations to D. Reeves from 'Quilting Tangent'.  She's the winner of the giveaway prizes.  I'm happy to report that she is quite happy with them.  Here is the copy of an email she sent me:

Hi Margo,

Letting you know your very generous, wonderful giveaway arrived today.

THANK YOU! 

D. Reeves

I was down about two weeks.  Nothing serious, just didn't have energy to do anything.  The doctor said it's normal for brain surgery patients.  I just have to rest a lot and take it easy, so I did just that.   In those two weeks, while resting, I daydreamed and scribbled a lot about projects that I wanted to do.  On the mend now, I think, and in serious need of creating something.  I'm excited to start sewing and making quilts again.  

Have a great week and Sew on.....

And the winner is.......

Thank you everyone who came to visit and left your kind words here.  Thanks also to our guest bloggers for taking the time to review my book.

I entered all the names, 80 of them, into Excel to make sure that there weren't any duplicates and printed out all the names on paper.  I cut out each name and folded the paper, put them in a box with lid, shook it real good and my DH picked one out with his eyes closed while I took pictures. 

 
The winner is 'Quilting Tangent' who wrote:

Please send me an email to let me know your name and mailing address by Friday May 6th.  If I don't hear from you by then, I will pick another winner.  

Again, thanks everyone for making this giveaway a success.

Have a great week!!