Goodies in the Box

Lately I got a some of NICE things in the mail.  Last week I got this lovely charm pack that I won from Quilt Taffy.

It came with this sweet note AND a nice little coaster from Quilt Taffy.  How cool is that. I love Sandy Gervais designs, so I will do something fun with this charm pack.

Then today, I got this envelope in the mail:

Hmm... what could be in there? I looked at the return address and made ooooh noises. Why? It said...well you will see in the picture

Can you see that? it says "Quilting Lodge"  I won these lovely fat quarters. They were tied with what I thought was a thin ribbon, but is actually tiny fabric trimmings. (an idea to remember!)  The one on top absolutely sings to me.  The giveaway was from the Quilting Lodge but it was hosted by Quilting by the River.  Two great things that go great together (the Lodge and the River. )

Then there was a box that I was totally not expecting.  It had several things in it but the thing that made me dance and go SQEEEEEE was this:

 A Fat Quarter bundle (and two larger pieces.)  The label says 27 piece.  There are 25 FQs and two other pieces that I think are a half yard.

I am not going to name the person since this was done as a surprise and I don't know how she would feel about the disclosure.   What I can tell you is that this was a thank you for something I did.  I really didn't think it was a big deal. I was just helping a friend out. (and it didn't cost me anything except a few minutes of my time)   I did not expect any thing more than a thank you email.  (which I had already gotten and it made me smile.)
I guess my Mom was right. No, I know she was right.  It is always worth it to be nice.