Treasures and giveaway.

I did not buy a lot of fabrics, over in India. Most of what I found where silks, and textiles like bedding and scarves, etc… I'm at a point where I do have enough fabric.(GASP!) yes, it's true.  I did not come across a place where I could just buy fabric on bolts… This said, We did only take a few hours, on one day, to shop anyway. My husband and daughter and I, are not big shoppers... We made the effort to stop at one shop, so I could flip through a few quilts, and here is what I purchased.

We have a fondness for Elephants in this house…  SEE POSTS HERE.   So, our elephant ride was the highlight of our trip!  Therefore, Of course this quilt had to come home with me, right?  They had a better one where all the elephants where clearly visible., BUT, If you know my quilts and my work, then you'd  know why I chose the slightly ODD one, with the elephants visually, blending away. haha!
Perfect!

The big stitch quilting, and the fun fabrics chosen for the elephants, just made us smile.

 The second one I bought was this white reverse appliqué on cream background.  The white pattern is cut from all ONE piece of fabric.  Very cool.

I was deliberating over the chartreuse one. I loved the color! But I couldn't see where I'd use it in my home. This cream/white version, is King size, and may be a beautiful summer bed cover.

I very much enjoyed the views in India! Particularly the one below in my shades.... ;-)

Today, though,  I will take a break from any quilting matters, as today is my BIRTHDAY!

I'll be spending the day getting a massage, my nails done, eating the carrot cake,  made with Beatrice, and heading out to dinner.  ;-) a perfect day!

I have a gift for you!  

I picked up these cute cards in India, 

which is a collection on cards embodied by cutwork jaali patterns froth Mughal era.

Leave me a comment. Tell me anything SPECIAL about today, and

I will pick a winner Wednesday April 2nd, 7 a.m!

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