Where Did May Go?

My thoughts lately have not been lining up with my photos. 

My thoughts have been getting dragged down by the "it's all about Kathy" world.

 Meanwhile, I am still creating things.   Sometimes it goes quite slowly.
 

I needed to take a few weeks off from journaling and reaffirm what I am journaling about.

What are my goals for this journal? You know - deep, profound thoughts.

I made thank you postcards for my fat quarter swappies utilizing some of the fabric I received.
I took the paisley and sandwiched card stock in between this fabric and a second fabric. Then I free-sewed around the paisley pattern to hold things together and zigzagged loosely around the edges. I simply wrote on the back with a sharpie and labeled them on the front. 

While doing eight of these -  four per card stock sheet, I remembered one of my neighbors has been dealing with a newish diagnosis of colon cancer. So- I took more of the fabrics and sewed a patchwork card to let her know - she's a sewer, so she gets it, that I was thinking of her that day.

I thought to wait to post the finished photos - and the process to create these fun projects.
 May has always been a busy month, and for now, here's a sampling of what I have been working on. 

The Big Reveal

Wow. There are more than 8 fat quarters here. I participated in two swaps of four people each.

These two paisleys were the first to arrive. 

This bottom one is more hot pink background with orange and white semi-paisleys. All of the participants came from afar - but look how coordinated the fabrics look. ESP- for sure.

These black prints on the bottom right are extras sent in another huge envelope.

This chocolate is made in her hometown.

Unfortunately, the chocolate arrived broken.   haha.

This gal decided to de-clutter her house and send on some much appreciated goodies. This is absolutely one of my favorite books. Strong women always rock. The pin cushion is soft and adorable with ultra suede on the bottom. She also sent not one but TWO fat quarters in this huge box that was very unexpected.

This was all very fun.
Thank you.Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Guess What Came In The Mail

Anja's fat quarter swap from Germany escaped Europe and arrived today.

Unfortunately, I have to go back to work - next post will be all about the fabric and how some people go above and beyond.

Notice the zigzag stitching of the handmade envelope above?

Fat Quarter Swap - update 2

Okay. These lovely packaged goodies left my house today. Most of my swappies have already sent theirs. I have received two today.  

Both are - what are the odds? - paisleys. So Cool!

I sent mine off in quart-sized freezer ziplocs. The meter strip from the post office sticks nicely to the plastic. (I'd worry about using stamps.)  The freezer style because it is stronger than the storage style. The label is inside and you can see nicely inside as to what you are getting. This works really well to send socks in. Very exciting - socks in the mail.