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28 October 2010

OH MY FREAKING WORD!!!

No seriously!  OH MY FREAKING WORD!!  Look what arrived in the mail!!  FOR REAL!!


You may remember my post earlier this month about a divine book I have been coveting, but when I went to search for it on Amazon and other book sellers, it was insanely priced.  And alas, I did not buy it.  The book is "The Baltimore Album Tradition" by Nancy Davis.


However, somehow, through the mysteries of mail, a copy of this amazing book has appeared on my doorstep!  I am still in awe, and flip through it - as gently as possible - to adore the quilts from more than a century ago.


Such wonderful inspiration!  And where did this lovely surprise come from you ask?  Well, I'll tell you, and then you all have to sing her praises - my Mom.  I know people say it doesn't count when your Mom reads or comments on your blog, but from now on in my books, it so does!


Thank you, thank you, thank you Mom!  I am still so excited to even see it on the coffee table!  I can't believe how crazy it is to even think about it, and yet here it is!!


12 comments:

Nancy Sue said...

That is awesome! What an uber surprise for you!!! Yea Moms!!
Here, I thought it might have been Santa a bit early!

Darlene said...

Mom's ROCK! :-) Enjoy your special treasure!

carol fun said...

What a wonderful surprise - Moms are the BEST~

Yankee Valley Stitcher said...

You are one lucky ducky my friend...with one super awesome mom!! I know you will treasure that book for many years to come!! Can't wait to take a peek myself..hehehe

FlourishingPalms said...

A thoughtful Mom like yours is such a blessing. Give her a big hug at your earliest opportunity. She's as wonderful as they come. I'm happy you got your book.

Deb said...

Wow!!!! I bet you were speechless! What an amazing gift. Go Mom!!

Carin said...

What a wonderful present from your mom !!!!
My mom also surprised my with presents but unfortualy she passed away suddently almost 10 years ago, so treasure these moments :-)

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

You have a very special mom! Aren't surprises fun!!

Quilt Doodles said...

Congratulations on this special surprise from your mom. Your a blessing to each other. Happy quilting. :)

antique quilter said...

well I am just so happy for you that you were able to get this book
don't you just LOVE It????
I still think its one of the best BA books out there
so full of inspiration.
you have the best MOM!
Kathie

antique quilter said...

oh and I see you have it opened to a quilt I started very recently....
yup think lots and lots of leaves!
Kathie

Taryn said...

I have to agree with Darlene...Moms rock!! I remember when I found that book I was so pleased.