Pillows, Purses & Super-Hero's

I am overwhelmed by the birthday wishes left for my kids.

Your comments truly touched my heart, & made me bawl harder than ever.

I thank God everyday for bringing so many beautiful friends

(& Aunt's)

 into my our life.

My sweet girl Dawn sent the greatest package yesterday.

Goodies for me, & the kids.

First me!

Look at this gorgeous journal she made to record my thoughts & ideas. 

Dawn always finds the most inspirational quotes. 

I will cherish this little book forever!

And she sent the teeny tiny shoes she made for my upcoming class. 

What a friend! 

 Can you imagine stitching all of these? 

(Don't say anything, but I think Clara made them)

Now the kids.

Actually these gifts came from Dawn's youngest son Noah.

He knows the kids are crazy for super-hero's & gifted each of them with treasures from his personal stash!

Plus some cool soap from Shop Fun Soap.

I guess this is 2nd generation blogging.  Little hoarders.

What a sweetheart Noah is!

 He takes after his Mom, huh?!

While I'm on the subject of friends....

I did a swap last month with another special person, Diane Knotts. 

Diane is seriously one of the most generous people I know.

Generous in spirit. 

She will always share anything from art techniques to copyright information.

I was happy but a little intimidated to swap with her.

I'm not sure how it went down,

 but somehow it became a pillow swap!!

I say this because Diane is a creative & flawless seamstress.

Have you seen the pillows in her shop??

There are so many beautiful elements in her pillow.

Touches of nature.

I love this handmade pin,

tons of seed beads & a silver charm.

Just perfect!

Now here's the one I made for Diane.

I made the pillow from a scrap of canvas drop cloth covered in lace.

A tiny suitcase pocket holds an antique cabinet card.

I'm loving this combination of colors.

Or should I say 'non-colors'.

Since the sewing machine was already set up I whipped up a new bag.

In the same tones.

Cream, grey & black.

The cream quilted fabric is one of my favorites. 

Hob Lob.

The ruffles are sewn from fat quarters I've had for quite a while.

I'm now obsessed with handbags, made 2 more today.

It's still in the triple digits here, I cannot wait for Fall!

Hope your having a cooler week.