Surprise! in the mail today
 

While in NY last month, a friend heard me going on and on about quilting, this board, my plans, dotcomdotcom's works of art, etc. etc. Though not a quilter or sewist, friend remembered a show of quilts she attended (last year I think) at the Armory in Manhattan. Showed me photos she took there, & they were beautiful, what a show I missed...

Fast forward: today, what arrives in the mail but a package addressed to me. I thought, oh no, I'm not expecting anything, hope it's not some regrettable impulse buy I'd forgotten about...

Well - it was the hardcover catalog to that show. I just about fell out. It's a gorgeously printed book with so many full-page reproductions of the quilts, all red-and-white, belonging to a single collector. I love quilts, and I love history, and these quilts span 3 centuries.

Just one book - that's all it took to send me over the moon. Bless my friend.

What a thoughtful and generous gift from your friend. Obviously someone who listens and cares deeply about you. Enjoy.

Your friend is wonderful and so thoughtful.

Could not have said it better!!!

I've seen pics of that red/white collection show and it looked phenomenal, how great for your friend to send you that catalog.....enjoy, drool, dream.......

Now you can enjoy the show whenever you want. A very thoughtful gift.

How delightful!!

I have that book after attending that show! What a treasure you have! Try something in red & white!!

That's one of the best feelings in the world--getting a surprise in the mail, from a thoughtful and generous friend, just for you. The fact that the subject matter is not something she also enjoys, says a lot about her. Some people excel in gift-giving, and I do believe it has a LOT to do with listening. My second DIL is like that. She listens with everything in her, and remembers. My son is very blessed.

wonderful gift! enjoy it