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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Cherries and a Winner!

Every year my other half has an extravagant indulgence. He orders 2 kg of Tasmanian cherries and they arrived at our door yesterday morning. We are not extravagant people (quite the opposite) by any means but this is a little gift to ourselves each new Year.
Oh what a treat it is.....
They are so sweet and delicious and HUGE.
Speaking of fruit. I have all the borders on my strawberry quilt.
So backing, batting and into the quilting hoop are next on the agenda and then I'm afraid you will have to wait until later in the year to see the end result. I have to say I am quite pleased with the result.
WINNER: The winner in my little blog anniversary giveaway is..............
LESLEY from Cuddle Quilter!!!!!! Congratulations Lesley. If you could email me your snail mail address I shall send off your little win. Thank you everyone for taking part.
Today is our first stitching group catch up and as always can't wait to see the girls. I am sure "the jaw will be sore". We are expecting the higher temperatures that the southern states have been experiencing so not looking forward to that. Being with friends will help I am sure.
Do something kind for yourself today and treat yourself as your very best friend.
Blessings Michelle xxx


30 comments:

elliek said...

mmmm cherries. Enjoy.

Sheila said...

Oh yummy , I love cherries ! Congrats to Lesley !

Fiona said...

Oh gosh those cheries look awesome... I have just loved them this year ... enjoy the sore jaw time.... congrats to Lesley (can you see the green in my eyes?)
Hugz

Jeanette said...

Those cherries looks so yummy. Congrats to Lesley. Hugs,xx.

shez said...

yum i have never seen cherries that big,yummy.Love the colours on your strawberry quilt Michelle and congrats to the winner of your giveaway.
Have lots of fun with your group of friends today.
How strange is the weather we have been in the high 20's and low 30's and today we are back to 18.xx

Daisy Jayne said...

Congrats to Lesley..... cherries.... yummy yummy

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Yum yum how delicious do those cherries look Michelle! I love your advice at the end of the post...made me stop and think!

Marilyn said...

They look delicious, Michelle. Have a great day with your stitchy friends - hope you are in a cool spot.

Susan said...

Michelle - is this a food blog or what??? mangoes...cherries...strawberries (on quilts) where will it end???

Christine M said...

Boy! They are big cherries! Enjoy your stitching day.

Lesley said...

Thank you, Michelle! Aren't I the lucky one! I sent you an email with my address and am looking forward to receiving your package. Thanks so much...I am indeed fortunate! Enjoy those cherries and I'm looking forward to seeing your complete quilt!

Cheryll said...

Oh Yummmmm... to both the cherries and the border... :)

Loretta Thomas said...

Love love cherries...these look soo good! Congrats to te wnner!
Hugs,
Loretta

Karen said...

Yum!!! Both to the cherries and the quilt!
Congrats to Lesley, too.

Cath said...

ooooooh, those cherries look devine! they are one of my favourite fruits... next to mangoes. Have a lovely day with your stitching group today. I had to miss out on mine yesterday as I decided it wasn't fair to share my horrible cold.
Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

Elyte said...

Those cherries are an indulgence that we treat ourselves to as well. Our cherries have such a short season that we choose to enjoy them as much as we can. Congratulations to Lesley on her lucky win.

Sharyn T said...

Those cherries look delicious. Sharyn:)

tubilinha tiacarminha said...

Bençãos a você também,beijo GRANDE.

Allie said...

YUM cherries! I live in a cherry-producing state and we love them too. You are SUCH a tease with that quilt, lol, I can't wait to see!

Jennifer said...

Wow, they are big cherries! Enjoy your catch-up with your friends.

Heather said...

Those cherries look so yummy and the borders are just beautiful, can't wait to see it finished. Lucky Lesley, a lovely stash is coming her way.

Tracee said...

Oh Yum. Congratulations Lesley.

Susan said...

Huge cherries, they look so yummy. Hope you had a lovely day stitching and catching up.

Briar Rose said...

Those cherries sure look delicious Michelle, so big and shiny, enjoy them. Your strawberry quilt looks delicious too.I'm happy for Lesley, your giveaways are lovely.Hugs R.

Carin said...

They look so yummy those berries !!
Have a great time with your friends.

Lesley congrats with the beautiful prize.

FleurBleue said...

I'm slobbering just looking at those cherries.

We have to eat by season here in France, which is good for the French economy and the farmers, but sometimes I really long to eat a cherry or strawberry in December.

Fiona x

Marg said...

Congratulations to Lesley.
Yummm I love cherries.

Sunnybec said...

Love cherries! Congratulations to Lesley! Hugs x

Shay said...

Love the idea of getting in those cherries. We all need to have one or two special extravagances as a treat. And boy are they HUGE!

Congrats to Leslie!

Teresa said...

What a wonderful idea for a special treat for yourselves. The cherries look delicious!!