Recently I sent some of my Little Sketchbooks off to different parts of the world. I was happy that people wanted to use them for their creative pursuits. [If you asked me for one and it hasn’t arrived, please let me know — it is either a problem with the post or my brain…] Imagine my delight when I received a package in return, from Mount Vernon, Washington.
It was a mug mat, made specially for me by Sue.
In her card Sue says that she made it with me in mind. I can tell that is true because not only has she selected flowers, but there are bird and feather patches!
She also writes
It’s meant to be large enough for a mug or cup and saucer and an edible treat to boot!
It is a perfect fit on the arm of my comfy red chair, and does fit a mug and the edible treat — a slice of cake that I made with my new mixer!
Sue has a delightful blog, From the Magpie’s Nest, where she blogs about her adventures with patchwork and other deliciously crafty things. Hop on over and say “Hello”.
Thank you Sue, for a thoughtful, and useful, gift. Enjoy using your pen and ink in the sketchbook.
Anne Lawson Art 
18 replies on “A gift from overseas”
What a wonderful blog post of Sue’s gift. The photos are cosy. And I like the addition of the cake made with your new mixer. Lovely
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The generosity of other bloggers never ceases to amaze me.
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What a lovely gift, and a lovely blog as well. 🙂
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Aren’t I lucky?
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lol – yes! And I noticed the mat perfectly matches you mug too.
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I hadn’t picked up the colours — well spotted!
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-takes a bow- Thank you thank you!
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Smiles
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Ahah! That’s who it was for! She posted about it when it was done, and said it was for someone as a gift. How suitable that a bird (Magpie Sue) should make something birdy for a bird-loving feather illustrator…
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How right you are! I hadn’t picked up the connection between Sue’s bird loving and mine. She is one talented lady.
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She is, and I’m enjoying working with her on the FootSquareFreestyle block swap we devised together. Speaking of sketchbooks, I have something coming your way in the not too distant…
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Hmmm, I am intrigued
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My, aren’t you brave to perch that mug on the arm of a chair! Glad you’re happy with the mat and that you’re finding it useful. I’m honored to have it featured in your header photo too. 🙂
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Thank you for your generous gift. But no need to worry — the wide and stable arms are one of the many wonderful features of my chair. 👍
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What a clever, thoughtful and lovely gift. So styled to you with the feather and bird panel. I love the blogging community 🙂
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I love the blogging community too. The generosity of people — and generosity in so many forms — blows me away at times. There is hope.
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What a lovely gift, full of creativity and as you say, shades of you. This blogging world is full of generous souls: You, Sue and others. I love reading these posts.
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I am touched too. (I have been the recipient of your generosity too, Alys) Glad that you are safely back home after your northern adventures.
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