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An Abundance of Riches
I received a package in the mail this weekend from the very generous designer for whom I have been doing some stunt sewing. It came completely out of the blue and surprised the heck out of me! Inside the package were a ton of layer cakes, charm packs, her latest patterns, and a lovely note…
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Thanks For All the Good Wishes
Thanks so much for all the good wishes on my surgery yesterday. I feel very blessed to have such wonderful friends in Blogland! The doctor says the surgery went very well. A great success. I say maybe so, but my gosh, my entire face, including my teeth hurt. Good thing for vicodin. This should just…
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Some People Are Just So Nice
We love it when things come in the mail! Sophie was so excited as I tore the package open and pulled out this fun little gift box and envelope. Isn't she adorable? She has the prettiest face. Now if only she got along better with her brother Ozzie… Anyway, she immediately snatched the envelope, which…
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Happy Holidays!
Best wishes to all of my blogging friends for the happiest holidays ever! I hope the New Year will bring you good health, prosperity, and many wonderful hours of sewing. Thank you all for giving me so much support, encouragement, and friendship in 2009. Just think what we can accomplish together in 2010!
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Thank You Dee
The best thing about having a quilting blog? The kindness of other bloggers! You can share your work, see what others are making, exchange tips, join challenges and generally offer support and friendship to others who share your passion. Today I have a big reason to celebrate blogging. Yesterday I posted a picture of my…
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Much Lovliness
Blogging has introduced me to lovely people all over the United States and the rest of the world. If I hadn't started blogging almost two years ago, I would have far fewer friends than I do now. One of my special blogging friends is Susan Ramey Cleveland, who has a blog called Blackberry Creek. …
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For the Love of Quilting
What amazing discussion evolved from my posts of the past couple of days. You quilting friends are marvelously thoughtful and intelligent individuals. I got so much out of all your responses. Many of you pointed out that it is possible to find a balance between taking your time to make a quilt, (including doing hand…
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Secrets
I have a good friend who is my best shopping buddy. We love to talk on the phone about the latest fashion trends, the gorgeous out-of-our-budget purse we are coveting, and the sensational End Of Season Shoe Sale at Macy's. We talk every week, see each other often, and enjoy seeing one another look…
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Generosity
I have to be one of the most fortunate people in Blogland. Through blogging over the past year and a half, I have made some truly fabulous friends all over the world. Imagine my astonishment when I opened my front door and discovered this package that had traveled all the way from Australia! My friend…
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And Now, A Word From Our Sponsor
This little doll is Katy: dancer, swimmer, artist, kindergartner and grandaughter of Perry. Katy also has Cystic Fibrosis. There is a raffle going on right now to raise money for research to find a cure for this presently incurable disease. Your contribution would be so helpful to Katy and children like her. Please go to…