A lovely surprise.......

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Some of you know that July 10 is not my favourite day of the year...still quite a depressing day for me actually despite the wonderful things that have happened in my life in the last 18 months.

But today in the mail there was a beautiful surprise from far away!!




Thank you so much Fox! This made my day worth a smile and gave me something else to think about.


I think you have set up my next 25 motif challenge for me... to do all the items in this book!!





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  1. MichelleJuly 11, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Hope your day is a good one!

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  2. SusanneJuly 11, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    A nice gift to recieve today.
    Definitely not the best day of the year, a day for remembering.
    Stay well and happy.

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  3. FoxJuly 11, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    I would do practically anything to keep you un-sad and tatting! Glad you like it!
    Fox : )

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    1. LiyarraJuly 11, 2013 at 11:00 PM

      Just being my friend and keeping me smiling at your tatting adventures is enough....never stop being just you Fox...you are lovely!

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    2. FoxJuly 20, 2013 at 12:54 PM

      Just saw this...*blushing* .... shucks.... : ))

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