Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Sample Spree surprise

As you might know, I wasn’t able to go to Quilt Market in Pittsburgh this year because Mason was due the day before we were supposed to leave.   One of the most fun things to do when there is to go to Sample Spree and I was really sad to know I was missing it.

Well, I got a phone call the night of Sample Spree from Anne telling me that I needn’t have worried about it (which made me think that maybe there wasn’t anything there I would have wanted – Horrors!). Oh no, that wasn’t it at all.   She shopped for ME, mailed the package from the convention center and I got it just as they were all coming home from another successful market.   Now…  how’s that for having a great friend?  

This is what she picked up for me. 

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All the new Jo Morton fat packs (sitting on a Moda bag, LOL)

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Lecien’s new line of Civil War fabrics  

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4 great new books  

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and a pack of Carol Hopkins’ Civil War Legacies patterns.  

Thanks, Anne.   There isn’t one thing that I wouldn’t have bought if I’d been there.   It was ALMOST as good as going but…not quite.  

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38 comments:

  1. Pieced PastimesJune 16, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    Aren't you lucky to have such a wonderful friend who knows you so well and has such great taste!

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  2. CrispyJune 16, 2009 at 3:21 AM

    How fun is that!! It's like Christmas in June and such wonderful stuff!!

    Crispy

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  3. DawnJune 16, 2009 at 4:10 AM

    I tried to get that red Crimson & Clover Jo bundle and they were already gone ~ Anne beat me to it! :) What a great and thoughtful friend! Enjoy your goodies,
    ~ Dawn

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  4. antique quilterJune 16, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    Wow that is one good friend!
    Oh how I wish I could have been there too, and yes I probably would have bought everything you got!
    Kathie

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  5. Abby and StephanieJune 16, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    Now that's one terrific thoughtful friend! What a great pile of loot.

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  6. KarenJune 16, 2009 at 4:40 AM

    You hit the jackpot!

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  7. LoriJune 16, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    I love it all! Quilters really are the best and most generous people. So glad you got to partake even if you couldn't be there.

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  8. JanetJune 16, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    How thoughtful, your friend is wonderful. What a lovely stash of goodies. I'm looking at the great patterns you got, wow.

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  9. LorraineJune 16, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    oh....who's a lucky girl then! Everything looks fantastic.....what a great friend!

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  10. Stina BlomgrenJune 16, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    WOW!!!!
    That is what I call shopping!!! What a friend.. and best of all she knew what you would love..
    Have to take a closer look at all the wonderful patterns.. and Leciens fabrics!! :o))

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  11. YvetteJune 16, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    You hit the jackpot! What a great package you received.

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  12. JocelynJune 16, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    Wow what a great friend you have. I love those Civil War patterns. And the fabrics are beautiful. Have fun!

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  13. ranetteJune 16, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Oh WOW....amazing friend!

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  14. Mary on Lake PulaskiJune 16, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    Wow...all that loot and you didn't even go to market. Yes, that's a good friend.

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  15. sewprimitive karenJune 16, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Wonderful!! That is a good friend!

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  16. SherriJune 16, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Treasures!!! What a wonderful friend! I just got the Geese in the Rose Garden book yesterday and can't wait to start it!

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  17. KaarenJune 16, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    I think I'm going to faint! Now if Anne isn't the bestest friend I don't know who is.

    What a bunch of gorgeous goodies. I think that's a better stash of loot than the lottery...well, almost!

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  18. AnonymousJune 16, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Ohhhh! Lucky, Lucky girl!!

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  19. arlyceJune 16, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    lucky ducky--you are blessed. arlyce

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  20. AnonymousJune 16, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Wow! What a nice pile of quilty goodness!

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  21. PamKittyMorningJune 16, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Anne certainly is a generous friend!

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  22. Sandy FJune 16, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    I think Anne know you too well. Those are all great things and can't wait to see what you do with them. I know you are having a great time with the little ones. Talk to you later

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  23. CarolJune 16, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    OMG what wonderful, wonderful treasures!

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  24. PatJune 16, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    WOW, what a great friend. Enjoy your goodies.

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  25. LibbyJune 16, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Now that is a fabulous care package *s*

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  26. DeeJune 16, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Ok, I need to know where you live:) or better yet, I need to know your friend - awesome. Dee

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  27. ThimbleannaJune 17, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Ooooh, you lucky girl! Anne is a sweetie. You're going to be busy!

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  28. KarenJune 18, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Everything she chose is gorgeous!! Lucky you to have such a special friend who knows you so well!! Enjoy your gifts!

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  29. AnonymousJune 18, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    How lucky you are to have such a wonderful friend, I am totally drooling over the Lecien repros! Yummmmmm!

    Enjoy!

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  30. AnonymousJune 18, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I want friend's like yours. Looks lovely....all of what I would have purchased too!!

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  31. Rose MarieJune 18, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    A great fried and knows your taste ... wonderful and what goodies she bought for you and the fun you will be having in the next wee while.

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  32. PatchworkRoseJune 20, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Anne is one special friend. I just love those Jo Morton Bundles. Sounds like you are going to have a lot of fun with all of those goodies/patterns
    Enjoy :-)

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  33. Gypsy QuilterJune 20, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Now that's a wonderful friend. Do you think she would mind adopting me before next year's spree? Lovely, lovely fabrics and goodies indeed!

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  34. Red Geranium CottageJune 21, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Well wasnt that nice of her. You lucky thing. You sure got some great surprised over there.

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  35. Carrie ~ Cricketwood PrimsJune 22, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Wow!!! Uh...did you know "that Saturday" was my birthday.....I'm just sayin!! :))

    Do you ever sound out the word verification....mine today is "larkers" hmmm...

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  36. WendyJune 25, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    She knows you well to get just the right stuff...I love all those fabrics...you are so lucky...have fun playing with your new goodies.

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  37. Carrie P.June 26, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Lots of cool goodies. How very nice of Anne.

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  38. julieQJune 28, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Fun, fun, fun!! I am glad for you!!

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