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As nice as it is to receive an exciting email, maybe from a friend that you haven't heard from in a while, or from somebody that wants to offer you something exciting to try, but nothing, NOTHING beats going to your letterbox to find it overflowing with goodies! Some expected and some not so expected arrived in my letterbox this week ......

The above three pictures were the contents of a surprise parcel from my friend Jessicah of Spinning a yarn. Last year she asked if I had a vintage embroidered linen tablecloth  from my collection that I might be willing to part with. She was putting together a very special 21st present for her sister and had been unable to find one. I said "yes" and instead of payment I asked for some fibre in return -she dyes fibre so beautifully, it seemed like a "win" for me! I didn't expect all the extras she sent, a beautiful bone crochet hook, a Japanese crochet book, that is going to stretch my chart following to extremes as there is no English instructions! But I'd love to make that shopping bag so it will be a good brain workout. 

This book, written and photographed by this lovely lady also arrived this week! It needs a whole post of it's own so I'll do that this week, I'm already part way through sewing something amazing from it. 

This Emma Makes journal made my day, I've wanted one of her Red Roman Sandal notebooks for quite a while. I love it! 

Also I'm spreading the word about a big sale on this weekend for Stuck on You! They are celebrating 1,000,000 customers! They have an amazing 25% off store wide and free shipping! A perfect time to stock up on some of their great products. I think their wooden name puzzles would make a lovely gift. The discount runs out at midnight on Monday, head over to the Stuck on You Facebook page for more info.

snail

I don't think opening an email will ever compare to opening some "snail" mail. I received a couple of things last week that I'd like to share. I was lucky to win Nin's mother's day competition, so I found a bag of goodies arriving at my door. Thanks again Nin! Don't you just love those heart hand warmers? Miss E has eyed those up with a suggestion of "walking to school with them in her pockets on a frosty morning". If you want to buy some of those heart hand warmers or check out more of Nin's crafty goodies you can check out her felt shop.

Stella sent me that super cute stork thank you card, with a couple of other postcard designs she's come up with. Mini DIY bunting and a mini DIY kite! A bit too cute to cut up me thinks, but I'll try! Thanks Stella. You can click here to see more of Stella's work and she offers those postcards for sale too! I think they would brighten anyone's day if they got one in the mail.

I've got a few packages to send off this week, and I love the fact that they will hopefully brighten someone else's day too.

This is my 400th post! So pop back tomorrow for a little giveaway competition xx