Okay, so I'm down in the dumps. I'm depressed. We're running out of money, job hunt for DH is not going well, and it's getting close to "that time of the month" for me (TMI, anybody? Sorry...)

So I come home today, pop open the mailbox and see a few bills...and underneath is a massive package. I see a return address in Elverta, and remember that MADQUILTER said a little something popped into her shopping cart for me and wanted my addy....This must be the "little something", right?

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She sent me 8 yards of stunning, beautiful fabric, with color designs in two schemes, most of it by my most favorite fabric designer, Kaffe Fassett! I am posting photos so you can drool along with me. I have NO IDEA what I am going to do yet...but somethings special, that's for sure. I don't know what I did to deserve this (she put a note in about our hard times...), but I feel so blessed and thankful that someone special like Martina saw to it that I had a GREAT Valentine's Day after all!!

Wow, all I can say is THANK YOU Martina. You made me cry...your thoughtfulness and generosity is so much appreciated. It came at the PERFECT time...

Love and hugs to you,
Rachael, aka Esqmommy

Okay, just a couple more shots!!

And, I forgot to mention earlier...she said that Pat helped her pick out the fabrics. Sounds like you've got a keeper there kiddo...what good taste!!

Thanks again Martina. You are a doll!!

Those are wonderful! What a great friend you have in Martina.

Beautiful FAbric! That suits you perfectly!

Well, I'll tell ya, I had no idea such a wonderful squishie was going to come my way. I LOVE the orange, it's one of my favorite colors, but I never buy it. It's hard to find orange that's just right. But Martina did it! I would've chosen each of those fabrics myself, so she must be on to my taste!!

Wow, what beuooootiful fabric! How blessed you are to have a friend like Martina and how lucky you are that she has ESP!!!!

I can't believe how fast our mail is running these days. SOoooooo glad you like it. Pat kept pulling out the bolts, so I said what the heck......Based on some of the comments, it must be my current goal in life to make people cry. lol (normally when I do that it is not from being happy - arr arr)

One word to describe all those wonderful fabrics, SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!!

what a great friend you have in MadQuilter.

Hard to be depressed with such cheery colors around. I hope the fabric gives you an island of peace from your worry while you work on it...

I am drooling so much here. Just love all of those fabrics! Try not to worry Esqmommy. Pet your fabrics and zone out for a bit!

guess what I'm doing right now??? hmmmmm, so soft, so pretty...:)

Gorgeous! You MUST post pictures when you decide on a project for it!

Those are gorgeous! Isnt it nice when you are having a bad day to have someone there to brighten it for you! That is sooo nice of you Madquilter, once again shows me how nice people are on this board. Enjoy your lovely fabric!

Madquilter-kudos to you for your generosity and thinking of others. Esqmommy, what wonderful fabric. That should chase the blues away. Have a wonderful time making something with it!

WOW!!
What beautiful things she sent you!
Wish things would pop into someone's cart for me...such as a plane ticket off island. lol

I'm sorry you are having such hard times, just sucks....hopefully things will start to look up REALLY soon for you.
HUGS!

Love them all..especially the orange!! She truly is a great friend!!

Awesome fabrics and sounds like perfect timing, too! Madquilter is a sweetie for sure.

Yep, our Mad is a gem. And you are too! Enjoy. You both are such great!

Oh those are beautiful!

And Martina is an ANGEL!!!

Just gorgeous!

See there are angels to watch over us..... FABULOUS fabrics.. that orange is yummy!

Kaffe Faussett is a great designer - what a great collection

How thoughtful to send ou such lovely fabrics. Like others have said I am also not into orange either but that orange is gorgeous :shock: Doesn't it just make your day to find someting like that waiting for you in the mail? How wonderful!

How wonderful ! Isn't it great when you get such a wonderful surprise when you least expect it :lol:
{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} that you get more wonderful surprises :thumbup:

How wonderful of her to do such a thing!! Bless her heart, she is one special lady. You must be just beside yourself with joy. Those are just fabulous!

Mad you are wonderful to make Esqmommy's day! That fabric is so pretty and we know that Esq will make something gorgeous!

What a thoughtful thing to do! :)

That is so thoughtful of her! The fabric is beautiful! I really like the paisley one. You could make one for yourself and cuddle under it whenever you are depressed and it should cheer you up! Hope things improve for you and your family soon. :)

BEAUTIFUL fabrics!

I guess retail therapy works by remote!!!

Rachael, this shows me you've been a giver to others & it's coming back your way via your/our friend Martina. She may be Mad, but she has a heart bigger than Texas. I love all the fabrics/colors/designs, but the bright, bright pink & purple are so super. Enjoy, enjoy!

Your DH will get another career move (not just a job) the same way this package came. I feel it will be an unexpected opportunity. Are you ready to move cross country if need be? Sometimes for those great ones, we have to sacrifice the cozy, comfortable life we have today. There are lots of directions life can take us, embrace change.

Now, go make something beautiful with your new fabrics. Can't wait to see what you do with all of it. Blessings coming your way.

Beautiful fabrics!! I am almost in tears here guys, and I don't even know either of you! I have seen more uplifting, encouraging, helping, {{{{hugging}}}}, just all out good kind people, in the last four months than I have probably my whole life. I am really truly in awe. Hats off guys, you're good people.

What a kind and generous friend you are. Rachael seriously needed a pick me up and you found a way to do just that. I love the fabrics you chose for her.

I've only been a member for 5 months and I am really touched by the kindness of you and the rest of the members.

There is nothing better than a dear friend

:) :) :)
the only thing that can come from those wonderful colors, is the very best therapy, and the most BEAUTIFUL QUILT.

Beautiful fabrics sent by a beautiful soul. Thanks for sharing your joy....now the good things have begun, so stay strong and make yourself a lovely quilt.

It's so nice to know that there are other people in this world that think of others and not just themselves. Mad that was such a touching thing to do and for Rachel to go to the mailbox and find something fun for a change! Awesome! Beautiful collection of fabrics and very cheery!

That is so sweet. May God bless her for being so kind and giving and may God bless you through your hard times.

Beautiful gesture, Mad ---- and Esq, you're so very deserving of some of the kindness you've shown others.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh that blue paisley and that purple are yummy. The rest of 'em aren't bad either.

Way to go Mad. Hang in there Esq. Some more good is coming your way, I'm sure.