About a week ago the mail lady knocked on my door and handed me a really special package. I was really intrigued since I hadn’t ordered a thing (my husband would be shocked by that comment). When I opened it I have to say I was truly stunned. It turns out the Miss Kyra’s (of the Miss Kyra quilt) grandma is a collector of vintage things and she just happened to have these quilting magazines from 1929. She sent them to me as a thank you for the Miss Kyra quilt. They are unbelievably precious and I will treasure them always. I thought you might like a look.
Here are some directions:
This one was really fun…Hmmm I wonder what this season’s newest frocks look like in 2012? Don’t you just love the word “frock” ? I am seriously thinking of going out and buying myself a new “frock” for Easter.
What a treasure! I bet she is as glad to give you these wonderful magazines as you are to receive them.
Posted by: Becky Ganzhorn | 03/27/2012 at 06:08 AM
How did she store them to have them so pristine? No discoloration and the colors still so vibrant! Treasures for sure.
Lucky girl.
Posted by: Tammy | 03/27/2012 at 06:31 AM
Wow, those are truly treasures. I remember seeing the cover with the little girl reprinted in a quilt magazine. I think it was Quilter's Newsletter. So nice that they were given to someone who could appreciate them.
Posted by: Ellen | 03/27/2012 at 07:24 AM
You are truly blessed!!
Posted by: kaholly | 03/27/2012 at 07:40 AM
What a treasure! You are a lucky lady.
Posted by: Jill | 03/27/2012 at 07:55 AM
What an absolutely appropriate thank you gift! What goes around comes around. "'Tis blessed to be a blessing" applies here, I think. I don't remember if you said, does Miss Kyra herself get the quilt named after her or are you keeping that for business/sentimental reasons?
Posted by: Tina in NJ | 03/27/2012 at 07:57 AM
What a treasure indeed! But Erin, you are a blessing to so many of us. Your giving heart impels others to want to bless you.
Posted by: Penny Foree | 03/27/2012 at 08:52 AM
Gotta love the finger wave hair of the one model. My mom used to do that to my hair when I was little with Dippity Do(sp?). Jeez, I hope that stuff is no longer sold. LOL
Posted by: jojo | 03/27/2012 at 10:32 AM
Wow, what a fabulous treasure for her to share with you. I can't believe they are in full colour too. Enjoy!
Posted by: Mishka | 03/27/2012 at 12:55 PM
What a treasure in so many ways these magazines are! What you have done for Kyra is blessing to that family and there would have been no better way to thank you. I am truly touched.
Judy
Posted by: Judy Lawrance | 03/27/2012 at 05:39 PM
Love them. What a lovely treasure.
Posted by: Sheryl W | 03/27/2012 at 07:10 PM
Oh wow! You are so lucky to receive those as a gift. They are truly treasures!
Posted by: Elzaan | 03/27/2012 at 10:21 PM
What a treasure!! the covers are beautiful!
Posted by: fleurette | 03/28/2012 at 04:47 AM
What a great gift. I looooooove the 2 front pictures with the quilt patterns.
Have a nice day
Posted by: D y a | 03/28/2012 at 10:38 AM
What a great thank you gift. How cool! Now you need to make one of those dresses, too.
Posted by: Cheryl | 03/28/2012 at 10:56 AM
What wonderful treasures! I just love vintage stuff like that--lucky gal!
Posted by: Kim P. | 03/29/2012 at 12:33 AM
I am so green with envy. I don't think this publication ever made it to New Zealand. I love looking at old quoting books and magazines.
Posted by: Helen | 03/29/2012 at 03:31 AM
How special that you now own those fabulous magazines.
Posted by: Carrie P. | 04/08/2012 at 02:35 PM
Love those! My MIL gave me a bunch of her old WorkBasket magazines from the 1950s. They are a treasure too.
Posted by: AnnieO | 04/09/2012 at 09:51 AM