Happy Birthday to me!

My birthday was on the 18th and boy did I have a good one :)  

These were from my husband :)  They're all from Etsy, but I don't know where so you may have to do some snooping to find them.

Holy oilcloth!  This is from my in-laws :)  Roughly 2 1/2 yards of TOTALLY GORGEOUS oilcloth :)  

Heavy weight cotton that was also from my in-laws.  These gifts were also from Etsy, but again, I don't know from which shop.

Can I get an amen?  First of all, if you sew and do not own a magnetic pin cushion— kick yourself.  It makes life A MILLION times easier.  Second, if you sew and do not own a pair of Gingher scissors—kick yourself twice.  I know they are pricey, but they are well worth the investment because they will last FOREVER and the only thing you have to pay for is to have them sharpened once in a while :)  These lovelies were from my sisters in a basket full of many other sewing goodies :)

From my brother and his lovely fiance :)

And to all the people who gave me money, thank you for helping me get my new sewing machine!  It came in today and I have been sewing all evening and making lovely things :)

xoxo Alyssa