Dear Jo

A month or so ago I wrote here about how someone had disappointed me as a partner in the Advent Swap that Fiona and Jo had dreamed up. I never did hear from her.  But yesterday the postman brought me a wonderful bulging parcel from far, far away.  Jo, one of the two organizers of the Advent Swap, had sent me a consolation gift. 

Now you and I (and Jo, too) know that no way was Jo accountable or responsible for the failings of any of the participants.  That really goes without saying.  She's just a dear and lovely lady, a generous and kind spirit, who wanted someone to be undisappointed.  She must have spent hours making that adorable stocking.  And that precious bag -- with each side a different design!  And look at the many additional treasures that she sent.

There was also a terrific magazine that has made its way to the nightstand.  And a splendid Australian porcelain thimble, which I tried out last night and left with my hand quilting.

And a bag of sweets.  I can't imagine what has happened to them!

Thank you, dear Jo, from the bottom of my heart!