vintage sheet parcel

My return parcel of vintage sheet FQ's arrived earlier this week.
Just look at this rainbow of loveliness;

This fabulous stack has made my vintage sheet stash just that little bit extra special and bigger!
My mind is abuzz with thoughts and ideas of what to make with these beauties, I am hoping that I will find the time to start the first idea this weekend.
Thank you again Kel for your time and energy in running this fantastic swap!

First Swap

48 fat quarters of lovely vintage sheets are on their way to Kel's place for a bit of a swap!

I am very excited to see what comes back to me in a couple of weeks!
There is still time to join in, pop over here for more information.
Have a happy weekend!

sunflowers, small pickings, and a swap:

I like to grow sunflowers!
I love them, they are bright and cheery and put a smile on my face every time I look at their golden sunshiney-ness.

I like to keep the seeds from my sunflowers.
I keep the seeds to plant the following year and I also like to share my sunflower seeds with family and friends so they can grow their own beautiful sunflowers.
This morning I went to visit my sunflowers, I hadn't checked on their progress for a couple of days.
And this is what I found: *huge gasp*

Now I don't mind sharing some of my seeds with the native birds or nocturnal creatures, but I definitely am not sharing all of them!
After a little huffing and puffing, I cut the sunflower heads off so I can salvage the remaining seeds.

They are going inside the house and into an old pillowcase.

In the veggie garden also this morning I harvested some more small stuff;

yellow toms

the lovely large beetroot, which will be roasted up tonight Jamie Oliver style.

I am looking forward to harvesting these Golden Nugget pumpkins,

The bush cucumbers are making progress,

And I am planning on making a chilli paste with these beauties....I just need to find a recipe.
Have you ever made a chilli paste? How do you preserve your chillies?

This morning I also discovered a Swap!! I have heard of this swap before but never participated.
It is the Vintage Sheet Fat Quarter Swap hosted by Kel over at green tea and red nails

I have signed up and added a link in my sidebar.
I have a couple of vintage sheets in my material stash and I will be venturing out to the op-shops to find some more!
What are you up to on this sunny Monday?

Swap Parcels

This afternoon the Postie delivered a little package! 

I have been looking forward to receiving this parcel with great anticipation!

I received the most gorgeous gifts!

I love the angel wash cloth - it is very special and I am not sure I want to use it to wash the dishes with! 

Also in my swap parcel was some lovely handmade soap, a gorgeous printed napkin, and the cutest little Christmas charm! 

Thank you very much Jenni - your gifts are very special! 

Thank you to Jodie for organising a great swap!

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I posted about my swap items here.

And here is a picture of the gifts that I sent to my Swap Partner.

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I really enjoy participating in swaps. 

Do you participate in swaps? 

Do you know of any swaps that have sign ups happening?

I will be on the look out for a good swap or two in the New Year!

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