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Oh. My!

December 24, 2009 on 4:20 am | In Chat, Quilting |

Whew! We’ve had a whirlwind of a day here in ThimbleannaLand! TheFirstChild and SweetiePie were here for a very short 10 hours (it’s their year to spend Christmas with her family, so they stopped by here early.) It was non-stop fun — we went bowling, held the gingerbread competition and had our little gift exchange. They left at 1 a.m. and hopefully they’re home safely by now.

In the middle of it all, there has been some serious — and I mean SERIOUS — hyperventilation going on around here.

OHMYGOSH!!! It’s Here. IT’S HERE!!!

It’sHereIt’sHereIt’sHereIt’sHere!!!!!!! HERE it is!

And Holy Cow — it’s absolutely gorgeous! I mean Really. Words can’t express how beautiful this quilt really is. And the pictures truly don’t do it justice. (I had to take some snow pictures — Just for you Kellie! It’s so amazing to me that in only five days, this quilt went from being in Hot Australia to landing in the cold snowy midwestern United States. Poor shivering little quilt — it probably wishes it could go back home!)

Oh. Just in case you’ve been hiding under a rock you’re new to this blog or Kellie’s, several months ago I won this fabulous quilt from Kellie at Don’t Look Know. Shortly after I ripped open the package today, I took it to our family get-together where there was MUCH oooohing and aaaahing and quilt fondling. And fortunately, I came prepared with paper bags.

Because, there was MORE hyperventilating. I had BIG plans for this quilt. I reasoned that if I could only SEE Kellie’s fabulous machine quilting up close and personal, surely I’d be able to teach myself how to machine quilt the way Kellie does. Silly Me. There is No. Way. On. Earth. I could ever quilt as beautifully as Kellie does. She jokingly mentioned in her note “don’t look too close”. That just made me laugh. Seriously. Those quilted circles are perfect. PERRRRR-FECT! So, So Beautiful! (And look at the adorable bead eyes on those birds!)

I feel so Very Honored to have this quilt. And it means so much more to me than just a quilt. The fact that quilters who live half a planet away from each other can become friends, never ceases to amaze me. And then…to have such a beautiful piece of workmanship to remind me everyday — wouldn’t you hyperventilate too? Look at this adorable quilt label that Kellie put on the quilt. It tells the story of the quilt.

Kellie. I wish I knew how to truly thank you. There just aren’t words — and words aren’t enough. Thank You. Thank You SO Very Much! I’ll treasure this quilt always, and I promise I’ll take very good care of it. Did I tell you thanks? Danke. Dank u. Merci. Grazie. Obrigado. Gracias. Thank You from the bottom of my heart. You. Are. Amazing!

And, (and for the rest of you too) a very heartfelt wish for a very Happy Holiday season. Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate.

Merry, Merry Christmas!
XOXO,
Anna

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Oh dear …Poor Poor Santa. No matter what he has planned he could NEVER EVER top that quilt…

Sorry santa

Comment by jodie — December 24, 2009 #
Wow, the quilt is absolutely gorgeous! Like Jodie above me, I also wonder how Santa will top that!

Have a great Christmas, Anna. I’m one of your newer readers (or was I just hiding under a rock? :oD) and I must say I am so glad I found you! :o)

Comment by Anne — December 24, 2009 #
Merry Christmas Anna!

Kellie’s work is amazing!!!

Comment by Miriam — December 24, 2009 #
Oh. My. alright. Isn’t it just stunning !!!!!!! I am sooooooooooooo jealous. Enjoy your christmas.

Comment by Carey — December 24, 2009 #
Just in time for Christmas, wow you are so lucky to have one of Kellies quilts. What a deserving winner. I know you’ll have a great Christmas but I’ll wish it for you anyway.

Comment by Janet — December 24, 2009 #
I think you’d better pass me one of those bags - it is AMAZING!

Merry Christmas (I think Santa delivered early to you!)

Comment by Ali — December 24, 2009 #
That sure is one beautiful quilt….I can just see myself curled up on the sofa under it….no wait, it’s at your house….not mine….damn!

Have a great Christmas and I hope that Santa isn’t under pressure now!

Comment by Di — December 24, 2009 #
Oh my goodness, it is very lovely indeed, and it looks very at home in the snow to me!

I think you should spend the day snuggled under it and giving instructions to everyone else in the house. Because really, once under it, who could ever bear to get out again?

Have a wonderful Christmas, Anna!

Comment by dottycookie — December 24, 2009 #
I think the quilt has found the perfect home with you Anna!! Kellie’s work is indeed beautiful, and looks wonderful pictured in the snow!

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family:)

Comment by Lisa — December 24, 2009 #
Don’t stop breathing Anna!! It’s breathtaking indeed. Lucky you, what a wonderful quilt to win!

Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

Comment by nicolette — December 24, 2009 #
WOW! WOW! WOW! That is just amazing! Blogland is wonderful…it sure makes the world a whole lot smaller. Hope you have the best Christmas ever!

Comment by Carol — December 24, 2009 #
Oh. My! IS RIGHT!!! You lucky, lucky girl! Keep a paper bag handy for whenever you pass by the quilt, and maybe get started on a quilt to keep this one warm! Merry Christmas!

Comment by Beth — December 24, 2009 #
So glad that it arrived safely! So beautiful! It is pretty amazing that people from anywhere can link over the internet! :) Merry Christmas!

Comment by Jennifer Henson — December 24, 2009 #
OMG, you lucky girl - it’s fabulous! I know you will treasure this beauty for many years.

Comment by Darlene & Thimbles — December 24, 2009 #
It is absolutely beautiful, I’ve been admiring it for months! Is the white quilt top quilted in circles first…then the applique placed on top of that? When I clicked on the close up of the bird it looked like the applique is on top of the quilting??? Maybe we could fly her over to this side of the planet for a quilting class????

Have a blessed and Merry Christmas, Anna
Niki

Comment by Niki — December 24, 2009 #
gasp … gasp … still gasping … ooooooo …. it is truly gor-gee-ous!!!

Comment by dianne — December 24, 2009 #
So pretty out in the snow!! Merry Christmas, Anna!

Comment by Jan — December 24, 2009 #
That quilt is lovely and congratulations to you on that fabulous win! You are a fortunate soul! That is beautiful! I feel similarly about my friendships with tatters internationally. There is a special “kinship” felt of crafters with similar interests regardless of propinquity!

Comment by tattingchic — December 24, 2009 #
What a perfect Christmas present!! Congrats on the win and I’m sure it will be treasured!!

Comment by Jane Weston — December 24, 2009 #
Miss Jean here, typing from under a rock! I had no idea you had won THE quilt! Might have been when I was gone. I LOVE Kellie’s work. Oh, my goodness!!!! I am so happy for you!

Have a blessed Christmas holiday and a very Happy and Healthy New Year!

Comment by Miss Jean — December 24, 2009 #
And breath out…. gorgeous quilt, worth having a paper bag constantly to hand! Merry merry merry Christmas to you and your family
xxxxx

Comment by kim — December 24, 2009 #
Same to you and your family! That quilt is so beautiful!

Comment by Anita — December 24, 2009 #
Thank God for paper bags! I think I’d need one, too. That quilt is just simply GORGEOUS!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Comment by Elaine/MuddlingThrough — December 24, 2009 #
Oh my is what I was thinking looking at that beautiful quilt! Congrats on winning! She’s a beauty! :)

Comment by Diana — December 24, 2009 #
What a beyond beautiful work of art! Oh, I wouldn’t be able to let that out of my sight. Congratulations and a very Merry Christmas!

Comment by wayside wanderer — December 24, 2009 #
Wow! Just wow!

Merry Christmas, Anna! All the best to you and yours!

Comment by Lisa L. — December 24, 2009 #
there will be a wonderful glow radiating from your home from this beauty so that Santa will surely find your home (again) tonite. There are such wonderful, generous people in this crazy world that it makes my heart feel happy - and no one deserves it more than you…I am envious, but I’m sure everyone else is also. Have a wonderful
Christmas Anna and hope to see you soon in the new year. (hopefully there will be a show-and-tell). love, Robom

Comment by Robin Brown — December 24, 2009 #
Robom (?)…my fingers have a lisp
ROBIN

Comment by Robin Brown — December 24, 2009 #
That quilt is just gorgeous. You are so fortunate! Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas, Anna.

Comment by Stacy — December 24, 2009 #
its gorgeous! and to have it arrive right before Christmas? too cool for words! Hope the rest of your Christmas is as lovely, and glad you had a good, albeit short, visit with TheFirstChild and SweetiePie
Merry Christmas!

Comment by What Comes Next — December 24, 2009 #
Pass the bag sister - it’s BEAUTIFUL - your one lucky duck. Sounds like your holidays are off to a wonderful start.

Happy Holidays Sister :)

Hugs- Karen

Comment by Karen — December 24, 2009 #
Wow - that is one seriously beautiful quilt. No wonder you needed that paper bag. What a wonderful gift!

Merry Christmas, Anna!

xoxo

Comment by Rachel — December 24, 2009 #
Gorgeous quilt! Merry Christmas to you and yours in Thimbleannaland!

Comment by MJ Smith — December 24, 2009 #
Oh Thimbleanna land. I LOVE my visits here. Look what I found today! Absolutely wonderful.

Have a magical time over the coming days Anna. Much love from all the pebbles xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by Emma — December 24, 2009 #
Oh My Gosh! How beautiful! You are the luckiest lass!
A very Merry Christmas to you and your family Anna! May your holiday be as wonderful as you are!

Comment by Janet — December 24, 2009 #
You were so lucky to win that beauty, Anna…and so deserving. It is the coolest quilt ever. I would just design an entire room around it.

Comment by Dandelion Quilts — December 24, 2009 #
The quilt is gorgeous. I can certainly understand why you’d hyperventilate over such beauty.

Happy Christmas to you and your family, Anna! I wish you all the best this holiday season.

Comment by Junie Moon — December 24, 2009 #
Anna, that is just the most awesome Christmas gift that you could get. I rushed off to the kitchen to get a paper bag for myself while reading your post. You are one lucky lady. May you have the most wonderful Christmas and a joyous and prosperous New year!

Comment by Jackie — December 24, 2009 #
Oh, you lucky duck! I’m breathing in a bag just pretending I’m you. Love it.

Merry Christmas, Anna~
Cassie

Comment by Cassie — December 25, 2009 #
I think your quilt is happy to be in the cold US, knowing it can keep something warm, even if it’s only your wall :}

Comment by Karen — December 25, 2009 #
That’s just gotta be the most amazing blog prize ever!! Woo, and just in time for Christmas!! It’s just beautiful, and it sounds like it has a very appreciative owner!

Comment by rohanknitter — December 25, 2009 #
Oh my what a way to start your Christmas, a very good start indeed. Stunning. Verry merry Christmas, I can see it will be wonderful xoxoxo Clarice

Comment by clarice — December 25, 2009 #
Having seen Kellie’s work up close I can fully understand all your huffing and puffing. And I just LOVE that some of her work is now in your home. It’s sort of connecting all my special blogging friends together somehow. Oh, how much fun it would be to all meet one day. I wish you and your wonderful family a very Merry Christmas. I’m sure like everything else you do it will be completely gorgeous!! Lxxx

Comment by Louise — December 25, 2009 #
oh aren’t you the luckiest lady in the world!!!!!!!! I love kellie and I love her quilts. I feel so lucky I’m going to get the chance to sit in on her class next year and she is so sweet and lovely in real life

I love the snow pic! so pretty!!!!!!!!!!! enjoy it, it’s so so beautiful and I’m sure it came to the right home!

merry christmas since you’re about to have yours and we’re done with ours!!!!!

Corrie
ps love the paper bag shots! hilarious!

Comment by corrie — December 25, 2009 #
Merry Christmas Anna!

Comment by Anne — December 25, 2009 #
OMG! It is soooooooooooooooooooooo Beautiful. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. love, jewels

Comment by Jewels — December 25, 2009 #
Merry Christmas to you and your family. What a lovely, lovely quilt!

Comment by christina — December 25, 2009 #
I stopped over to wish you a Merry Christmas… and instead the wind was knocked out of me when I saw the quilt. AND THAT YOU WON IT… that’s it… pass me that bag! Breeeeeathe. That quilt is AMAZING and beautiful… and could not be in more loving hands!

And if you ever go away on vacation, I offer now to quilt sit for you!

Merry Chirstmas, SW1!! xoxosw2

Comment by happy zombie — December 25, 2009 #
don’t let monica quilt sit. she has alterior motives.
what great timing for your quilt to arrive!
merry merry christmas wonderful anna!!!

Comment by brigette — December 25, 2009 #
Hand me a bag too…That is beautiful!
Merry Christmas to you and yours Anna!

Comment by Judy — December 25, 2009 #
Gasp! Sigh! You are such a lucky girl! Good thing I had a Christmas bag nearby when I saw that quilt. :) It’s just stunning.
Merry Christmas, Anna!

Comment by Karin — December 25, 2009 #
You are so right, Anna. That beautiful quilt is fabulous. Merry Christmas and God bless you.

Love,
Amy

Comment by Amy — December 26, 2009 #
Such a beautiful quilt and it is now in the perfect home! Congratulations Anna….can’t wait to see it in person! Merry Christmas! xoxo Junie

Comment by Junie — December 26, 2009 #
You’re so lucky! That is absolutely beautiful! Yay for you!!! What a great Christmas present!

Comment by amber johnson — December 26, 2009 #
What a perfect time to have that beautiful quilt arrive!! Wow, I would be hyperventilating too, just awesome!!!! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas Anna :)

Comment by Tammy — December 26, 2009 #
Thank heavens for those paper bags! That quilt is sooooo gorgeous! Hope you had a really lovely Christmas Anna! Lots of love Lucy xxxx

Comment by Lucy Locket-Pocket — December 26, 2009 #
ANNA!
Much hyperventilating here just looking at pics of your glorious treasure.
Hope you enjoyed a lovely Christmas~

Cathy

Comment by Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacups — December 26, 2009 #
Very very pretty! Don’t let the cats near it!

Comment by Isabelle — December 26, 2009 #
Oh what a great Christmas surprise, your quilt is beautiful, you are one lucky lady! Merry Christmas Anna.

Comment by Shawn ; ) — December 26, 2009 #
You. Are. So. Lucky.
Kellie’s quilt is fabulous. Thank you for sharing it with us. Love your blog.
WendyBee

Comment by WendyBee — December 26, 2009 #
Miss Thimble, you are one blessed lady! I’d be hyperventilating too! It’s a gorgeous quilt! Gorgeous!

Merry Christmas!
Jody

Comment by Jody — December 27, 2009 #
wow, wow , wow ….. just gorgeous , I never knew about the birds being family members — how cute. I got a little parcel from Kellie on Christmas Eve too- brought a tear to my eye :-)

Comment by periwinkle — December 27, 2009 #
Oh I had to break my blogging holiday and say OMG it’s in the snow!!!!! How very very cool or is that freezing!!!! It was VERY hot on the day I sent it to you. Thanks Anna for your kindness and friendship … and I look forward to meeting up with you in May!!!!! (I hope … fingers crossed!)
Kelliex
PS … Lisa I didn’t want to make you cry!!!!!

Comment by Kellie — December 27, 2009 #
That quilt is a thing of utmost beauty. I am not surprised you needed a paper bag when it arrived!

Comment by jo — December 27, 2009 #
That quilt is just gorgeous! And it’s especially nice that it gets to live in a good home where it’s beauty will be appreciated.

If I hadn’t already gained five pounds in the last two weeks, I’d try some of your cookie recipes. They all look delish, and I love you presentation too. The cards are darling and, of course, I love the glass canisters.

Comment by Caroline — December 27, 2009 #
wow Anna! you are one prepared chik! paper bags and all! your new quilt is beautiful, I would have hyperventilated for sure! and btw, this is such a sweet thank-you post to Kelli. I’m amazed at the lack of manners of some people who I’ve sent things to who have won giveaways on my blog. Not only have many not even said “thank-you”, but many have not even acknowledged they received the gift. ok, I’m done. you’ve given me hope that there are some out there that do have manners and are very thankful. so thank-you!

Comment by Penny — December 27, 2009 #
OMG. That is GORGEOUS! I remember your win and forgot all about it. It is AWESOME and Congratulations again! You’re one lucky gal!

Comment by Jen — December 27, 2009 #
It’s lovely, Kellie’s work is just amazing! You’re very lucky, and what a nice surprise to arrive just before Christmas!

Comment by Vanessa — December 27, 2009 #
OH MY Anna. That quilt is beautiful and even more so hanging there in the snow. Just wonderful. I’m so happy for you. Couldnt happen to a nicer person. Honestly, I mean that.
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
Hugs
ps. No snow in Tenn. I’m sure I would have seen some in Indiana. :-)

Comment by Sharon — December 27, 2009 #
Oh, it is lovely, Anna! It couldn’t have a nicer caretaker than you.

Wishing you peace, and happiness in the new year, my dear friend.

Lena

Comment by Lena — December 27, 2009 #
What an incredible work of art. It is really beautiful. It went to a deserving and appreciating home! For sure.

Comment by nanette — December 28, 2009 #
Amazing, beautiful quilt! Quilters and bloggers are a pretty special lot….And quilting bloggers are the cream of the crop!

Comment by molly — December 30, 2009 #
Oh Anna… Happy You.. What a wonderful quilt you won… Im so happy for you… It must be even more beautiful in real life…
Just back from Holiday at my parents…and catching up in blogland…. hope you have had a wonderful time during Christmas and New Year… wish you a fantastic 2010!!! :o)

Comment by Stina — January 1, 2010 #
I’m hyperventilating just lookiing at it! It’s gorgeous! Lucky you! Well, enjoy! If you get tired of it, I’ll take it off your hands! What are friends for! lol Cheers!

Comment by Carole Meier — January 3, 2010 #
I am sooo jealous…Lol…. you are soo lucky…. to have one of Kellie’s quilts in your pocession is amazing…I love the snow picture….I am sure the quilt is happy to be there after 40 degress C here in Aus….now it can have a cuddle…he he… I did a workshop with her and I tell you try to get her over to the States… she is amazing… her teaching is wonderful truly wonderful… amazing…. she explains it so easy… you can learn… but it will take years of practice to get to kellie’s standard… I am trying…. the patterns are superb as well….CONGRATULATIONS
Hugs Dawn x x x

Comment by Dawn — January 4, 2010 #
I am so happy that someone who REALLY appreciates and loves it received Lilly Pilly! Enjoy it forever!!

Comment by Mary on Lake Pulaski — January 4, 2010 #
I love that quilt…Kellie brought it with her when she taught a class in November and we were all green with envy! I was lucky enough to win one of Kellie’s pillows this time last year….I LOVE it….I am awe of Kellie’s work..and she is also a very nice person..!!….enjoy the quilt….! Loved your gingerbread houses and I wouldn’t have been able to throw them out either…they look so cute out in the snow!

Comment by Lorraine — January 6, 2010 #
Enjoy your beautiful quilt, Anna!

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