Wednesday 23 April 2014

A Winner, a Swap and another Bloggy Get-together . . .

I do so love a long weekend, but it really does throw me off kilter . . .  
Usually I work on a Monday, but Monday was a holiday and I worked on Tuesday instead. 
 So yesterday felt like a Monday but was actually a Tuesday, which means I woke up this morning thinking it was Tuesday but it's actually Wednesday (still with me ? )  - which is why when the alarm service guy arrived at the door for his scheduled appointment at 8.30am this morning, I greeted him with surprise . . . and still in my PJs . . . OOops. 
 I just pretended that I was expecting him, and hoped he'd think that it's really quite normal and acceptable to swan around in one's PJs sans make-up before 9am. 
 And hey, don't judge me - it could have been worse . . .
; - )

Right, enough about that and let's get on to more exciting things shall we ?

a Winner . . .

Thanks to everyone who commented on and entered the little giveaway in celebration of my 200th post.
 My resident Random Number Generator (aka The Hubby) selected comment #17 and the lucky winner is . . .

the lovely Joy from Joyjinks Creations,
all the way down under in beautiful Western Australia.



Congratulations Joy, and your Kate Dress pattern will be winging it's way south to you shortly.

Thanks again to Jules at Sew Me Something for your generosity in donating this fab giveaway - And if you can't contain your disappointment at not winning this time, remember all three of the lovely patterns are available at their online emporium - just pop over here.


a Swap . . .


Now a wee while ago, Jo over at Three Stories High organized a little Spring Brooch Swap and I was lucky enough to be paired up with Chrissie at Chrissie Crafts.  But Chrissie and I both had things happening around the swap date so we agreed to swap once life had calmed down a bit.  And last week, this fab little parcel of gorgeous goodies arrived in the post:


Thank you sooo much, Chrissie - I LOVE my pretty lace brooches and my special little puzzly one too : - )
And the chocs were dee-lish-ious . . .



I think this little brooch will be permanently attached to my favourite denim jacket for the season.

And thanks to Jo too for organizing this fun swap . . . can we do it again next Spring ?

. . . and another Bloggy Get-together.

Lovely Jane who blogs at Plain Jane is organising a get together of fellow bloggy peeps on Friday, 30th May 2014 at Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire. 
The plan is to meet up for a picnic and spend the day nattering and crafting and exploring this beautiful National Trust property.
Would you like to come along and join us?

 It'd be sooo lovely to see you.
So hop over to Jane's blog and leave her a wee comment or drop her an email if you'd like more details. 
And for my fellow Midlanders - I've got space in my car for another 3 peeps so if you'd like a lift, just let me know : -)

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Right, I'm off to do some baking for Book Club tomorrow morning . . .
It is Thursday tomorrow, isn't it ?
; - )

'til next time,
xoxo

25 comments:

  1. Wow Gilly, I really am so thrilled to be the winner of this fab pattern, thank you so much! I'm really looking forward to its arrival!
    Now as I type this message it is Wednesday and in two and a half hours it will be Thursday, but in two and a half hours it will still be Wednesday for you - at precisely five o'clock in the afternoon; does that confuse you even more? Sorry about that - I couldn't resist it!
    I feel quite envious when I hear about these bloggy friend get-togethers you have over there and wish I could be part of them; have a great time when it comes around and I hope there will be pics to share again!
    Thanks again, have a happy week, love, Joy xo

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  2. Ah you had a lovely brooch swap. I can't make the meet up unfortunately as it is is the half term holiday here and we are on holiday - on a boat! But do say hello to everyone for me. Jo x

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  3. Congrats to Joy! The brooches are so lovely. It was well worth the wait. :)

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  4. Congratulations to Joy! I'll buy the Kate pattern, it is just too nice. I love the idea of a bloggy get together, maybe one day I'll be able to join for such a meeting. Enjoy it! Still Wednesday in Scotland... xx

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  5. Alas it is too far away for me - maybe next time there could be a get-together further north!
    I know what you mean about being confused about what day it is (Malcolm at this point would say that I am easily confused!)

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  6. I would love to come but its too far away for now. You made me laugh, so funny. I totally understand the whole "one day behind ALL week" feeling. Its great when you gain a day though. Thinking that its Thursday but its actually Wednesday. Or is it just me that loves that.

    I cant wait to take part in some sort of give away and hold my very own give away for blog land. What an awesome bloggy comunity we have :)

    Have a good rest of the week as well.
    Birgitta xx

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  7. We were away for the long weekend and it's taken me until now to be sure that it's Wednesday. It is Wednesday ... isn't it? :oD

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  8. Love your lacy brooches they're lovely. It doesn't take a lot these days for me to get confused with the days especially now John and I are retired, the days all seem to meld into each other!
    Patricia x

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  9. Your lace brooches from Chrissie are lovely. It looks great on your denim jacket, Gilly.

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  10. If it makes you feel better, I totally understand the Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday thing!! Love your little lace brooch on your denim jacket. Really cute. Nice swap. I am new to your blog and am your newest follower.

    Judy

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  11. How is it that you can wake up one day convinced it is some other day than what it actually is? :) Congratulations to Joy, winner of your give away. She is going to have a fab time sewing that lovely pattern. Swaps are always fun, glad you enjoyed yours.
    Anne xx

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  12. Congrats to the winner! And such lovely brooches!! (: Wishing you a lovely rest of the week!! xo Holly

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  13. Ooh...I'd love to come but I'm too far south. Have a fab time :-)
    Tracey xx

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  14. You really did receive some beautiful brooches swaps are such fun.

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  15. Congratulations Joy. Hope you have fun with your pattern.
    Hugs

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  16. Those lacy brooches were a delight. Lucky you.

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  17. What lovely brooches Gilly, and congratulations to the lucky winner too!

    Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot to me xxxx

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  18. Hello lovely Gilly and congratulations to our wonderful Joy, well deserved winner. I am popping over to the shop Gilly to have a look at this pattern as it is one I have my eye on as my next venture is hopefully going to try and make a tunic for myself - might even wear it at the get-to-gether to give everyone a huge laugh. Love the brooch, unfortunately my partner and I ran out of time which was a shame. Maybe we can all doing something similar later in the year. Have a fabulous weekend Gilly, hope the book club was fun. Big hugs and loves
    Dorothyxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  19. Congratulations to Joy! Love those pretty lacy brooches!
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend, Gilly.
    Helen xox

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  20. Such pretty brooches to get in the swap! Have a fabulous weekend!! xo Heather

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  21. Hi there, just catching up! Congratulations to your winner! What beautiful brooches to have swapped, things like that are such good fun aren't they! Hope that you are having a good weekend. xx

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  22. Lovely, pretty brooches Gilly and congratulations to your lucky winner, Joy too!
    I'm sure another fab time will be had on your next blog get together...it sounds like it will be such a great day in a beautiful place...x
    Happy New Week!
    Susan x

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  23. I've just been over at Chrissie's blog and seen the gorgeous parcel you sent her...it seems you received an equally lovely one in return!! :-)

    Happy baking,
    Sarah x

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  24. Hi gilly..
    You made me smile with this post and I must confess I am a little the same.!.
    I want edto say..
    " I great a few builders and such in my PJ's, but it kinda sounds wrong!! but you know what I mean.. Bank holidays do throw you out off a little..( but I do enjoy the change)
    A lovely give away from Chrissie too!
    Ooh and I am wishing my self a blog get ~ to ~ gether with you all one of these old days..How lovely and a picnic too!
    Have fun, my friend!
    Hugs Maria x

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