Early in November I turned 25. My dear friend Michelle came over in the morning and cooked breakfast for Jamie and I. Then Mum and my brother Jack came in for lunch - and ended up staying for dinner as well!
I was very spoilt! Mum gave me some beautiful antique dessert bowls. Michelle gave me some gold earrings, and Mill sent me a handmade apron and tea towel from America! But Jamie saved the best until last. He gave me this antique double wedding ring quilt! He bought it from American eBay and had it sent to us. When I first got it out of the box it stank of cigarette smoke, and I mean stank. I did some 'googling' to figure out the best way to get the smell out. First I was told to vacuum it with a stocking covering the vacuum hose. That did not work at all. After further research it turned out all it needed was some fresh air (go figure). I hung it out on a windy day and left it all day. The result is a beautiful quilt that has no odour whatsoever! I am delighted!
My dear friend Mill also sent me an early Christmas present. This is a Royal Doulton trio from the early 1930's. It is an art deco styled trio and the pattern is called "Shower". I love it! Thanks again Mill!
My collection of Royal Doulton trios is growing!
Sam xox
Sounds like you had a great birthday. Your husband was so sweet to get you that antique quilt. What a treasure! Karen
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice wedding ring quilt and that tea cup is super. Glad your back I have been wondering about you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Kiddo- looks like you had a great time. cheryl
ReplyDeleteJaime did good!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back, I wondered where you were. The quilt and cup and saucer trio are lovely, Patricia
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you .. Happy Birthday ......... Wow 25. You're turning into an old lady ;-) .. By the way, the Wedding Ring quilts are by far my favorite of all the patterns... I like to think each one tells a story of love between an elderly couple (just my imagination). Glad to see ya back!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat is it with quilting and porcelain? I have a teapot collection and a growing quilt collection!
ReplyDeleteSAM, where ARE you? I hope everything is OK and you are just caught up in being a newlywed and all.
ReplyDeleteWow, your husband gave you such a thoughtful gift! Thanks for sharing! It is really amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth! I have to say I did point him in the right direction... ;-)
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