Thank You Sherri and Dawn

While we were at our quilt retreat last week, I received some handmade gifts.
These "work't by hand" gifts are always such a labor of love. I know how much time and effort go into making these projects and I am so appreciative when I am the lucky recipient.
Thank you Sherri and Dawn!

Dawn (Piece and Love) made these cute linen bags. Fully lined and filled with quilt note cards and treats.

I love the little piece of teacup fabric on the side.

This cute potholder was a gift from Sherri (A Quilting Life).

Sherri did a blog post about making these potholders called Alexander In The Kitchen.

Willow Orchard by Alexander Henry.

As a side note: I had the opportunity of visiting Alexander Henry Fabrics in Burbank, California (see post August 3, 2008) and fell in love the minute I walked into their design studio.

Their artists sit at easels in a beautiful room full of books and art, and hand sketch, and then watercolor each drawing. No computer aided design in the creative process.

If you ever have an opportunity to go on a tour at Alexander Henry, I would highly recommend it. I have no formal training in art, but the environment was so inviting I was ready to ask for a job, even if it was just to hover and sharpen pencils.

Toad stools, birds and birdhouses in bright, cheery colors. Takes me back to the 1960's.

Willow Orchard at Fat Quarter Shop