My Mama Always Told Me I Was a Winner

You may have actually looked at my recent raffle, or you may not have. Either way, most of the raffles/auctions that A Bit of This & A Bit of That helped to organize for her Japan Quake Appeal, finished up yesterday. Because I was a late comer, mine won't finish until Monday, but I don't have any raffle entries yet, anyway, so it's just as well. (Besides, I was told that there may be some school children looking for some origami paper to use for gifts to Japan.)

Anyway, my point here is that I woke up to this message this morning:

Diane said...


Hi there and congratulations! You were the winner in my Japan quake appeal raffle!

Please let me know your mailing address, and any fabric preferences - do you like traditional Japanese designs, cute kawaii things, particular colours? Also, the prize is 25 fat quarters but if you'd prefer the odd half yard or even full yard I can do that too, as long as the total is the same.

Again, congratulations, and thank you for your generous donation!

3/26/2011 2:31 AM 

Sweet!

Diane has closed her shop because she's about to give birth to her second child, so I cannot direct you there to show you what I might get. Here's a picture that she posted of some of the possibilities though:

(If you are really interested, her sold fabrics may also give you an idea.) 

Since I don't quilt, I'm going to see if she'll send me 5 yards and 5 fat quarters instead of the 25 fat quarters. I won't have as many sewing options with just the quarters, if I am making clothes or bags.

Now, if I'm going to be set to tackle a whole new stash of fabric, I have to go and actually get some sewing done on existing projects (hint: expect a new post soon)!

Also, apologies for the bold at the beginning of the post. It just won't format correctly.