Susan and I are doing a little swap.  When I saw these Sulu Design earrings, I had to have them.  In return, Susan is getting a patchwork belt.  Here is a sneak peek...going in the mail tomorrow!

In other news, we have a bathroom remodel that isn't going quite right, a first grader who is a little needy, and a very stubborn four year-old.  Fatty is out of town so I am fending for myself in the parenting department, too.  Add to that a big whack I took on the head today and the even larger headache.  Oh jeez - it's only Monday.  Thank goodness I have the package from Susan to look forward to!

ooops....just noticed that the title of this post is almost the same as one i saw earlier this week.  it obviously made an impression on me.  credit for originality goes to six and a half stiches. my bad.

I love getting mail!  I am not talking about all those bills and flyers.  I am talking about the good kind...handwritten notes, invitations and especially packages.  When I got home this afternoon, there was a nice brown box from the Fat Quarter Shop waiting on my stoop.  Inside, lots of Denyse Schmidt's Flea Market Fancy (on sale, too!).

All those warm reds, golds and browns are really appealing to me.  Can you tell I am ready for fall?  Also inside was a fat quarter bundle of some of Amy Butler's Belle.    I have been eying these prints for a long time, but just couldn't decide which ones I liked best.  I love the turquoises, pinks and greens so the sampler pack was a good solution to my dilemma.  I am off to get them all washed so I can start sewing.