We actually got back Monday afternoon, but I was pretty toasted after driving for 12 hours and then unpacking car, laundry, etc. Tuesday I wasn't much better, as my husband is on call this week, and he had several phone calls during the night and was up at 4:30a to go to work early. He only had one phone call last night around 1:30a, so I think things are getting back to normal.
When I got back, I was greeted by a stack of mail and packages, so I'll show you what I got. Some of these things I knew about, but there are some surprises among the group.
First, I got a couple more vintage patterns - I got these on eBay at some point during the last month. I have no idea when, as I've not been home much. There's a JackieO sort of dress and jacket and a wrap skirt from 1960 or so.
Second, I received some fabric and goodies from xstpenguin, from Scotland! She emailed me concerning the fabric so I knew about that, but the Penguin treats were a real surprise. They're good, too: cookies with a chocolate creme filling dipped in chocolate.
Aren't the little wrappers cute? They even have little penguin jokes printed on the back such as: "Where does a penguin keep his money?". Answer, "In a snow bank".
Third, a total surprise, this green velvet vintage dress from Allison (do check out her work - she makes stunning things!)! This one was made from a pattern, and I will show you the insides, soon. 
Last, notification from the IQA that Midnight Garden is in the International Quilt Festival in Houston,TX October 30-November 2, 2008. I'll know by late September if the ensemble wins anything. 
Among other things I received is entry forms for a few shows this fall, and I think I need to get back in the saddle with Ride 'Em Cowboy or else I'll have one disappointed little boy that won't get to strut down the runway. I have been working on that and on my daughter's birthday dress, so I will show you updates on those soon, too. Now, back to inserting sleeves in her dress!Parting Shot: Wild Turkeys. This is only part of the flock of wild turkeys that roams around where I live. There are 5 to 6 adults and quite a few little ones. The cats, of course, are fascinated by this flock as they come by every morning.
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Yeah! The dress from Allie was there when you arrived home. You must feel a bit jet lagged even though you never left the time zone. If Chris lived up there we would all be having a turkey dinner! Yum!
My hubby wholesales British candies and chocolates so I totally agree with you that Penguins are gooood!
Congratulations! I live within walking distance of where the IQS is held so I'm looking forward to seeing "Midnight Garden" in person.
Glad you and your brood made it home safely! Now on a purely selfish note, thank goodness now I have something to read everyday when things get a little tense at work! *LOL*
I'll never forget the first wild turkeys I saw. I thought they were fat buzzards at first!
welcome back, glad you had a good time though it certainly sounds exhausting. Ah I remember Penguins - I used to have one in my school lunchbox, now you have me craving one and they are impossible to get here!
I'm with Carolyn, I was starting to get worried, and having "pins and needles" withdrawl!
I took a little side trip to look at Allie's site, and OMG!!!!! WOW!
Just what I need, BTW - another blog to use up my time that I should be sewing! I'm sure going to enjoy it though!
Congrats on the International Quilt Festival acceptance.
I'm lucky to be able to buy Penguins anytime here in the UK. I remember having them as a treat when I was little and also putting them in my daughters lunchbox before the school 'junkfood' police started getting sniffy about chocolate.
Enjoy your Penguins, maybe someone will send you some Club biscuits if you are very good! (Although I swear they are putting less chocolate on them these days).
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