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The Bowl

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I forgot to show you a picture of The Bowl.  I stopped at Pottery Barn on the way home from work yesterday and picked up some do dads to put in it.  I love the simplicity and shape of this bowl so much.  Seriously, this bowl must weigh over five pounds!  And Mary Ann carried it on the airplane and schlepped it all over the place until she could place it in my hands.

I love the gift, but I love the gesture even more!

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56 responses to “The Bowl”

  11. What a thoughtful guest! It’s beautiful. I also love your tree quilt, yes, the borders make this top. As for the hand quilting, just enjoy the process. Perfect is for computer quilting, hand stitching is filled with love!

  12. What a thoughtful guest! It’s beautiful. I also love your tree quilt, yes, the borders make this top. As for the hand quilting, just enjoy the process. Perfect is for computer quilting, hand stitching is filled with love!

  13. Lead crystal is heavy. I have a vase that weighs no less then 10lbs, if not 15!
    I love the tree quilt. The border makes me think of a forest for some reason, and not because the number of trees. YAY to you for even attempting the quilting by hand. If you finish it you can always say you hand quilted something, which is pretty cool.

  14. Lead crystal is heavy. I have a vase that weighs no less then 10lbs, if not 15!
    I love the tree quilt. The border makes me think of a forest for some reason, and not because the number of trees. YAY to you for even attempting the quilting by hand. If you finish it you can always say you hand quilted something, which is pretty cool.

  19. What is important to remember is that you are enjoying the process. And, in another 40 years, when your grandchildren’s children are cuddling with that quilt, it won’t matter how tiny and perfect your stitches are. We’re leaving a tangible reminder of our love of beauty.

  20. What is important to remember is that you are enjoying the process. And, in another 40 years, when your grandchildren’s children are cuddling with that quilt, it won’t matter how tiny and perfect your stitches are. We’re leaving a tangible reminder of our love of beauty.

  21. A beautiful gift! She wouldn’t have brought something so nice so far unless she met something very special by it. Keeping my fingers crossed for them!

  22. A beautiful gift! She wouldn’t have brought something so nice so far unless she met something very special by it. Keeping my fingers crossed for them!

  37. A beautiful bowl and as you said Nicole, a beautiful gesture. The arrangment in it is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing the treasure.

  38. A beautiful bowl and as you said Nicole, a beautiful gesture. The arrangment in it is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing the treasure.

  39. Dear Nicole, You might have lost the love for your quilt that you pictured on your last post, but I wonder if a certain pen-pal, maybe a future daughter-in-law (fingers crossed) might love it more. Really, the fabrics are beautiful and so is the design. I bet all the commenters would not mind if you chose to finish it for that sweet girl instead of giving it away. Are you with me girls? Love Maple Leaf.

  40. Dear Nicole, You might have lost the love for your quilt that you pictured on your last post, but I wonder if a certain pen-pal, maybe a future daughter-in-law (fingers crossed) might love it more. Really, the fabrics are beautiful and so is the design. I bet all the commenters would not mind if you chose to finish it for that sweet girl instead of giving it away. Are you with me girls? Love Maple Leaf.

  43. Hey it looks like I can post now! Yea!!!
    First of all, that bowl is lovely. Beautiful, in fact. I love pretty things, especially glass and china. As large as it is, I bet it does way a ton!
    Secondly, regarding your previous post: So I’m scrolling down and I come to the picture of your closet and your stacks and stacks of quilts. I’m sitting here with my mouth wide open! OMG! If you need more storage room, I’d be glad to babysit some of your quilts here! And you know that posession is 9/10ths of the law! LOL! mazing!
    Stop by my blog today as I have a post about the Irish floods.
    xo

  44. Hey it looks like I can post now! Yea!!!
    First of all, that bowl is lovely. Beautiful, in fact. I love pretty things, especially glass and china. As large as it is, I bet it does way a ton!
    Secondly, regarding your previous post: So I’m scrolling down and I come to the picture of your closet and your stacks and stacks of quilts. I’m sitting here with my mouth wide open! OMG! If you need more storage room, I’d be glad to babysit some of your quilts here! And you know that posession is 9/10ths of the law! LOL! mazing!
    Stop by my blog today as I have a post about the Irish floods.
    xo

  47. That is such an appropriate and beautiful gift. You added just the right things, and it looks so pretty on the table with the little red clock.

  48. That is such an appropriate and beautiful gift. You added just the right things, and it looks so pretty on the table with the little red clock.