I'm back ...

... from wherever I've been!

Actually I haven't been anywhere, and I just don't know where last week went.  I think I did a Sleeping Beauty, (or is it Rip van Winkle?) for a week and have just woken up again.  The only thing of note really is that I have done my tax return for this year, so now I know how much I owe the tax man - ugh.

I have also realised what a very bad blogger I have been.  In December I was lucky enough to win two giveaways, and I have only just got round to showing you the great things I won.

Firstly, I won a selection of handmade cards from Rhonda at Quiltnut Creations.  I had seen some of Rhonda's cards before on her blog, but when they arrived I almost couldn't bring myself to use them, they were so lovely.  I have though, and several of the people I sent them to have commented on how lovely they are.   Thanks so much Rhonda.

Then Linda from Living the Dream celebrated her first blogiversary by giving away a voucher to a great online shop called Intrepid Thread, and I was the lucky winner.  It took me ages to decide what to buy, but I did eventually manage to make a decision.  These are the fabrics I chose.  They are so different to my usual style and colours, and I love them.  When I ordered them, I knew just what I was going to do with them.  Unfortunately, I have now managed to forget!  Still, it doesn't matter really, cos they're so lovely I am happy just getting them out of the cupboard and stroking them.  Thanks Linda for picking my name out.