Saturday, February 25, 2023

That time of year....

We've had the beetles playing "Will You still Need me, will you still feed me?"  I turned 64..

There were flowers


and fabric.... this is one metre of fabric but it has 4 different fat quarters printed


Its very hard to show all the work that has gone into this scroll from Michelle....


It's full of stitching with special meaning....


I would never have the imagination for something like this so I feel very privileged....


Also included was this nifty little ring - I have to admit I needed some help working out what it was for

there was a question asked why M sent me a knuckle duster.... 


It is to use to catch yarn when you crochet to stop it twisting up.... 

it works


balloons and chocolate arrived....


Shez visited Brisbane and so kindly brought with her one of her amazing clutches.... they are just the perfect size to hold phone, glasses and the all necessary piece of plastic....


A bunch of these roses were gifted... 


and lovely to hear from friends and family from all over

Lunch and movies enjoyed.  We watched Banshees of Inisherin.  I laughed, I cried, I was surprised. 

Righto, Gotto Go and enjoy the weekend...



20 comments:

Michelle Ridgway said...

Beautiful flowers and so glad you worked out the knuckle duster but let the Mister know it can do double duties lol! Shez bag is lovely. It was a pleasure to stitch the scroll for you and also glad you were spoilt by family and friends xx

Jeanette said...

Beautiful flowers. Love your knuckle duster. :) lol. It's a great idea. Gorgeous scroll from Michelle.

Pink Rose said...

Hi Fiona happy birthday my friend ,so glad that you had such a wonderful day. I love that scroll that Michelle made for you ,it is a very special gift made with love.
It was so good to see you again Fiona and to give you a big hug,you haven’t aged a bit you still look the same as you did 10 yrs ago.
It was so good to laugh and have fun with you again my friend,enjoy your birthday week 🌹🤍🌹

Karen's Korner said...

A great way to celebrate a birthday.

Astrid said...

Happy belated birthday Fiona! Lots of great gifts! The stitchery is amazing, all those details. Knuckle duster to catch yarn, great idea!

loulee said...

Happy Birthday wishes. You were spoiled and so glad he still needs you to feed him. LOL
The roll is beautiful. As you say a lot of work, imagination and love went in to it.

Julie said...

Belated Birthday wishes Fiona!!! What wonderful gifts you were surprised with. Michelle's snippet rolls are to die for 💗 ... just love her work. And Shez's purses are amazing too. Looks like a wonderful way to celebrate another special year. xx 💘🎉🎁🎈

Jennifer said...

What a grest day, Fiona! Beautiful flowers....and a gorgsous surprise from Michelle, how lovely. That ring is a very nifty idea!

Lin said...

How lovely to have one of Michelle's beautiful fabric rolls! And one of Shez's lovely bags!! Beautiful flowers too and I like the idea of the ring. xx

Maria said...

Pleased you were spoilt for your birthday with beautiful flowers, thoughtful gifts , balloons 🎈 and then a movie too.
Was also intrigued by the ring but what a great idea…

Anonymous said...

Special gifts from special friends.
Well deserved too… xox

Anonymous said...

Sorry… I’m undercover again. It’s Cheryll S

Susan said...

What a wonderful birthday - That work of Michelle's was lovely...interesting ring...I'll ask her about that.
I was also lucky enough to be gifted a Shez bag. they are all gorgeous.

WoolenSails said...

I have missed a lot lately, you have so many beautiful projects made and working on, so much inspiration. I do love the rugs you made and not sure what you mean by wadding. I would love to do some rugs and any way to use what I have and make it easier, is good with me.

Debbie

Ondrea said...

Happy belated birthday wishes. Beautiful thoughtful gifts. I haven't been able to chat with Shez since she stopped blogging so please say hi for me. Enjoy your goodies.

simplestitches said...

happiest of belated birthdays to you Fiona...lots of lovely presents and flowers.

Jeanna said...

Happy Belated Birthday, Fiona! You received some lovely gifts. The spool from Michelle is gorgeous.

kiwikid said...

Happy belated birthday wishes, I hope you are celebrating all weekend. You received beautiful flowers and the spool is just gorgeous.

Janice said...

Belated birthday wishes to you. Boy, were you spoiled. How special to have one of Michelle’s beautiful rolls. I’m intrigued by the ring. Does it work well?

Jindi's Cottage said...

Very very belated birthday wishes Fiona....so far behind in the reading...blogger or the internet connection has decided that I don't need to see your pics but I'm sure all the flowers and fabric were/are fabulous...

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