Tuesday, April 12, 2011

IT JUST DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!!

So...my son David and I were headed out to pick up the 4th son this evening in Richmond, he came from Hawaii......(whohooooo....now this young man has an infectious laugh and it is so fun to hear his laugh fill the house....how I have missed him).


Anyways, I check the mail before I left and to my utter surprise and delight (I think I actually squealed)....good thing my son was driving, I was sent 4 cards of buttons from ButtonMad!!


I did get a strange look from him as I was jumping up and down in my seat (not good for the suspension).... Check out their blog!!! I can't get enough of their buttons!!!


What a creative group of women.... Women Empowering Women!!! Thanks soooooo much!!!


Then I received this a few days ago from "The Second Twin"


She wanted to know what 47 felt like.....let me see if I can remember while I walked 20 miles in the snow to school, all up hill...HA!!! She has a wonderful blog.... Thanks so much!!


....okay...a person can only take so much but it just didn't stop there.



So...I am going to the grocery store but by the store is a Tuesday Morning .....I love this store and well....I decided to stop in and have a browse before going next door for food.


Low and behold....look what I found and for cheap...12 fat quarters for 4.99....oh...yes 4.99!!


Two yards of fabric for 2.50 each..... I think I hit the mother load....but wait...there is more!!!



Then I found these Pre Printed Paper Piecing for Crazy patches (8 printed pieces for 48 - 6" finished blocks, or 9 printed pieces for 54 - 8" finished blocks or 6 printed pieces for 36- 10" finished blocks.



The other is Flower Power - pre -printed freezer paper to create an applique garden....Says more than 140 reusable flowers, stem and leaf patterns....


Why am I going to such pains to tell you about these packets? Because I am going to offer one to a lucky winner. Just leave a comment and tell me which one you would like! Why not share the finds? Oh...I will pick a winner on Friday....I have another son coming in then!



Today's Spring Accuquilt Go cutter hop is


Sunshower Quilts


and


Bits and Pieces


Thanks for coming by and visiting me yesterday.....I hope you continue to visit the other blogs in this hop. There are so many talented people out there, it just floors me.

(I think my computer is still on Samoan time but it is Wednesday, even it it says Tuesday)
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50 comments:

  1. JessicaApril 13, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I love the Flower Power packet! -and your prizes and fabric finds :)

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  2. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Hello Barb,you made me grin....with the buttons...I am the same...my love is 1930's buttons...which are becoming harder to find....Hugs Lyn

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  3. Wacky WomanApril 13, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Did you collect your son? And, you have another one coming in tomorrow? Lucky lady! I love fat quarters.

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  4. Bev CApril 13, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Gosh this post made me smile. Love the fat quarters you got. The buttons are great aren't they.
    Enjoy the time with your family.
    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  5. SewCalGalApril 13, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    What a fun day and great post. The best news is updates about your sons coming home. So very happy for you.

    I didn't realize Tuesday Morning was also in your area. I certainly enjoy shopping at the ones in my area.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  6. SunnybecApril 13, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Wow you did get some bargains. Love those buttons I won some penquin ones and they are cute. Thanks for the giveaway my choice would be Flower Power.

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  7. AnnieofbluegablesApril 13, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    sweet give-away. Congrats on all your wins and findings. Its always fun.
    ~a

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  8. BetsyApril 13, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Barb, I did not know Tuesday Mornings had quilting supplies. Thank you for sharing. I would love the crazy quilt foundation blocks to help me finish my blocks.
    Congratulations on your sons coming home. I know you are doing the happy dance.

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  9. Tangos TreasuresApril 13, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Great deals!! I love the crazy one!! LOL Enjoy your boys!!

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  10. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Those buttons ARE to die for! Great blog! Thanks for that...lol, I've been whipped into a button frenzy!!!


    hugz

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  11. Rhonda the RamblerApril 13, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I think I would like the flower power one...it looks interesting. How exciting that all your boys are coming home. I would love to see my son. It has been way too long since he got to come home. Have fun!!!

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  12. JustCindyApril 13, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    The buttons are so cute! What a great buy on the fat quarters. Although I don't have a GO, I am enjoying the hop.

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  13. CrispyApril 13, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    The buttons are great!! Did David tell you to calm down while he tried to control the car? LOL

    How wonderful to have your "boys" coming home. Your house will be so quiet again when they all head out :0(

    Crispy (Don't put me in the drawing for the usual reasons LOL)

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  14. BarbaraApril 13, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    This is a chock-full post, but the one that stands out in my "bargain mind" is 12 FQs at that price! Thanks for sharing all the fun, including how much we all miss our "kids".

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  15. Melissa ;-)April 13, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Oh, I just love Tuesday morning for the quilting and sewing bargains! I am going to have to try to stop by there today after work!

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  16. LacyApril 13, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    The flower power is so neat.. ;)

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  17. phaedra96April 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    After doing a king-sized log cabin, paper-pieced, I swore I would never paper piece again. But.....I want to do a crazy quilt, always have. This seems to be a good way to jump in and actually do it.

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  18. DeannaApril 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    WOW! What a batch of great finds (particularly the tall, dark and laughing one). Have a great time gathering your boys around you.

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  19. Miss HillbillyApril 13, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I am still waiting on my penguin buttons. I love them and am so glad that you introduced this company!!

    I do enjoy paper piecing. I've never tried pre-printed papers. The flowers sound fun.

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  20. LynetteApril 13, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Fun!!! :D

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  21. JocelynApril 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Wow, our Tuesday Morning does not carry much in the line of quilting. They've just started carrying some yarn. They used to have great quilting books at reasonable prices, but no more..... they are all knitting and crochet books now :-(

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  22. Twisted QuiltsApril 13, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Are you saying you have two sons home at the same time? That's fabulous. I am going to the button site right now.

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  23. julietkApril 13, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Hi Barb Thanks for your kind message on my blog X
    You are lucky to have 4 lovely sons I have just one and he is so loving. That store sounds terrific I am sure I would spend too much in there :-) great finds, I could not choose easily between them. Best wishes, Juliet

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  24. Mary L.April 13, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I'm so happy for you! I know what it is like to have your children scattered around the world and how it thrills your heart to wrap your arms around them again! Enjoy!
    And I'd love the Flower Power one.

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  25. Connie Kresin CampbellApril 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Looks like you found some great deals! Love the Flower Power papers!

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  26. Needled MomApril 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Don't you love Tuesday Morning? I find some of the craziest things there. It's as dangerous as Home Goods to walk in the doors. lol

    Love your cute buttons. I have been paying more attention to them since you blogged about them.

    Enjoy your sons.

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  27. sewfunquiltsApril 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    How wonderful to have your son there. He definitely brought you lots of good fortune. Enjoy!

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  28. CyndiApril 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Hey Barb! How exciting to have three of your sons home at once! I know you and your hubby are going to have a wonderful time with them!

    Wow, you did hit the "mother lode"! Great finds...I never find fabric at our Tuesday Morning store! If I was to win, anything you'd like to send would be fine with me!

    BTW, I'm having a give away right now, too. Come on over and enter if you'd like!

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  29. SharleeApril 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Happy for you that you have your sons home, I hope you have a wonderful and blessed family visit !!!

    You have really had a great day!! Such wonderful finds!!!!

    Sharlene

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  30. CarolynApril 13, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    WOW, you DID hit the mother load! I love your new buttons. Aren't buttons fun? I could play in them almost as often as playing in fabric....well maybe not quite, but you know what I mean. LOL I need to check out our Tuesday Morning. If I were to win, either would be fun, but my favorite is Flower Power. I love gardening. :) Thank you for the chance!

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  31. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)April 13, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I didn't notice your day/date was wrong. I'm not very observant I guess.

    You found lots of nice goodies. The crazy patches looks like it would be fun and a new way to use up scraps.

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  32. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsApril 13, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Cute buttons! Love your Tuesday Morning finds too. The flower appliques look interesting~ and I'm sure they have to be easier than drawing or tracing! lol How nice to have your sons visit! Have a happy day!

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  33. hettyApril 13, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I have never heard of Tuesday Morning. It sounds fantastic. I would love to win something - anything. It really doesn't matter what it is. I am just so happy that my new computer is working and I can go and visit all of my blogging friends again!

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  34. ButtonMadApril 13, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    ;)

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  35. BillieBee (billiemick)April 13, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    What a great store.

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  36. Diane HApril 13, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    You are so blessed to have another one of your son's to pick up - that makes me happy for you.

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  37. DonnaApril 13, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Flower Power would be my pick ... I am planning on learning to applique and I love flowers.

    Enjoy your time with your sons.

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  38. Jean April 13, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    You are one lucky woman...all those nice things in one day, plus a son home for a visit to boot! Glad you are getting some family time in this weeK!

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  39. Kim D.April 13, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Sounds like you had a fun day being reunited with your boys. You also hit the jackpot, I didn't realize Tuesday Mornings carried fabric. I have seen rotary cutters, scissors and other quilty things there, but never fabric. You lucky lady. Enjoy! The flower power freezer paper looks interesting.

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  40. onlymehereApril 13, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    It's heaven on earth at your house for sure with all your kids coming home! Oh what joy there must be!

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  41. Ivory SpringApril 13, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Thanks for the heads up on the button company. What fun products they have. :)

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  42. arletteApril 14, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    You found a bunch of lovely goodies, enjoy them!!!, are all your kids single?, just wondering, lol

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  43. Teresa in Music CityApril 14, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Hi Barb! Found your blog site this morning via Redneck Quilter and signed up to follow immediately! I never knew the flower power freezer paper existed and would love to try it out! Thanks for sharing!

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  44. Joanne LendaroApril 14, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    breath in, breath out, breath in, breath out, keep repeating!! lol!!

    hug those boys all you can!!

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  45. RosaApril 14, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Sound that you had a fun day with your boys,that`s fantastic!!

    I love the fat quarter

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  46. ReginaApril 14, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Another son is coming? Yay! Are you going to make him cookies? I think you have to now. Tee hee hee. What a great day you had!

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  47. MaryApril 14, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I love the paper with the crazy quilting. But more importantly, the fact that your sons are coming home. How wonderful is that!!!!

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  48. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Love all the bright fabrics you found! But I have to say that the applique would be my oogling-over fave!

    What a great day!

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  49. Dresden QuilterApril 14, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Congratulations on all of your amazing finds and wins! I would love to try the flower power. It looks really neat.

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  50. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I really enjoyed the ORANGE quilt. So spring inspired.
    Mary Fioretti

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