Power of the pen

Greetings folks.  I want to share my joy with you!  Yesterday I received a hand written letter from Susan thanking me for her knob hanger (giveaway winner).  How wonderful it was to see hand writing and read about her life on her ranch.  Thank you Susan!  What a pleasure it was and I truly appreciate your taking the time out of your busy schedule to thank me and share a part of your life. 

 

Today I received a package from a reader that would have blown my socks off had it not been for the 40 compression stocking which seems to be permanently embedded in my leg.  The diet will wait.  There is no way I can limit myself to a small daily sampling.  Heck, I'm not sure if anything will be left for another day!  She also included a thoughtful hand written note expressing her reason for my gifts which totally brightened my week. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I immediately had to sample and OMG that dark chocolate is better than any piece of Dove.  Whoa!  I think I can find the Moser Roth around here and will do that tomorrow. 

The other is local for her and also outstanding.  I remember when Bertie sent me Cadbury fruit and nut bars which led me on a local search.  Found them at a Walgreen's in Ohio.  Such fun receiving new to me goodies!  So thoughtful!  Thank you so much.

 

 

I started listing the linen pieces under the new tab for fabric, haven't worked out the grab bags or prices.  Some of the linen was stored as a roll but many pieces are still folded as received and I am concerned about creases.  I will try Martha's suggestion that she left in the comments.  In case you didn't see it, here is her solution ..

"My mother was a seamstress and taught me a trick especially for linen and wool. She would keep a measuring cup of distilled water with about 1 teaspoon of white vinegar in it. She always used one of Dad's old white hankies. Dip it in the water and wring it out real well. Of course you are ironing from the back over soft cloth so the floss does not compact. Lay the hankie across the wrinkle and give it a press. This has always worked for me & makes quick work of a frustrating task."

 

I have no idea how to price some of the pieces and except for two of my projects, I would have to purchase linen anyway.  They're all short by two inches so I kept two half yard pieces for Elliot and Spence.  I would love to do Ballard and the others but do not see that in my future.  I need to purchase envelopes for mailing so I can estimate postage and can't believe what they want here for a padded envelope!  Won't be listing until I find some online and get an order in.  Until then I will try to update and show a few photos of the offers.  Next will be a ton of R&R repro charts.

Consider writing a letter or short note to a friend.  If you would like to correspond or thank a military member, here are some suggestions.  I know of two Vietnam vets that regularly write to service members, and find it therapeutic to correspond.  What a great family function to gather once a week or month to write letters to those that would love to receive a note.  Maybe a few jokes, local sports, your pet stories, so many things kids can share.  But with the majority of schools no longer teaching cursive, can they write a letter?

http://amillionthanks.org/send_a_letter.php

https://soldiersangels.org/letter-writing-team.html

http://www.operationwearehere.com/CaringInsightsMilitaryPersonnelLetters.html

https://www.operationgratitude.com/express-your-thanks/write-letters/

Have a good day everyone. 

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