International Mail Call

WARNING: a very, very, VERY loooooong post!

First loot, a care package from Marise all the way from Netherlands! WOOT! Love the syrup waffles and the candies that tasted a lot like butterscotch (in the blue tin). The licorice drops (Venco) were chewy like gummy bears but the De Ruijter (pink and white pebbles) tasted more like the licorice flavor I'm familiar with. I do not dislike licorice but it wouldn't be my first pick to eat. I'll try the rest of the goodies later on this week. Lovelovelove the fabrics and the crocheted butterfly she made for me! Thanks you so much, Marise!

 

 

 

Next, Marie Claire Idees special issue that I was whining about it here. Denise (from Italy) asked if I wanted to do a swap. I said 'heck yeah' the second she told me she'll trade this magazine for a couple of quilt mags. Loooove it! Thank, you, thank you, thank you! I sent her the current issues of Quilt Sampler and McCall's plus an extra mag. Unfortunately, she's still waiting for them. I hope she gets them soon. Hang in there, Denise! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And Cotton Time September 2008 issue all the way from Japan! Okay, so I didn't order this directly from Japan. I bought this from Superbuzzy in Ventura, CA. The online shop that carries cute japanese fabrics, books and craft supplies. This issue is brimming with patchwork goodies! Check out the TP cozy! LOL!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed all the photos. Toodles!

Comments

[Marise]

Glad you liked everything :)
The pink/white pebbles are anise seeds with sugar coating.

[Vickie E]

Great pictures Doe! I soooo want Cotton Paint now....I'm off to check and see if they still have any on superbuzzy...crossing my fingers and toes here...

[Denise]

Arrived, arrived your wonderful magazines arrived today morning!Many thanks!!!
I'm happy to read your happiness :)
Good sewing,
Denise

[tammyCA]

Man, oh, man...I love the red tulip/Dutch children fabric so much! I have a thing for tulips, esp. red. I have a few Dutch related things in my decorating, like the pillow I embroidered of Dutch children and vintage decals of Dutch kids, windmills, tulips...I have a very happy memory of visiting Holland, MI during Tulip Time back in the 60s as a kid...miles of tulips. Funny, how these happy things/memories turn up in our homes as grown-ups. Great gifts.

[tammyCA]

Also, I am so tempted to have my nephew stationed in Japan to find me some of these cool mags and send them to me...hmmmm, think I might just do that. :)

[Staci]

I am torn between the Marie Claire Idees or the Cotton Time. I guess I'll have to get both of them if I can find them.
:)

[dawn]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the photos! Doe, I must get that Cotton Time issue. I think I will see about that later today! Love the dutch fabric! My step father was born in Holland 100% DUTCH and I grew up with a lot of that in my life.

[corry]

Great pictures...I love that Japanese magazine, thanks for sharing!

[happy zombie]

I drooled over every photo! I stretch out my Cotton Time issues (sorry Japan - economic hardship over here). Anyhoo... I got a semi-fix looking at your pics. And MCI... grab the paddles. CLEAR -cachoonk- CLEAR... beep... beep... beep... beepbeepbeepbeep! Whew... thanks for the jolt!

[amy (sew~amy)]

I love Marie Claire, but I have never seen a Cotton time in person.

[finance jobs]

thanks for the post.. Your page is totally awesome plus the color pink. Its my favorite.

[boracay island philippines]

i just love what you are doing..

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[Toni]

Love your photos, Doe! Thank you!