The beauty of it all!

Since a blog entry without a picture is somewhat boring, I'll share with you one of my favorite. The photograph credit goes to NASA. I love the moon! For me it signifies that life is a mystery!

I was tagged by Sharon of Red Geranium Cottage to post my "to do list". Since this will be my last entry for a little while, I thought I would post what my day will be:

1. Give dd a big hug and tell her how much I love her - put her on the school bus

2. Pack my bags - George Clooney and I are going away!

3. Prepare my hand applique basket - in case George gets boring

4. Call Martha Stewart to let her know that my home will not be ready for the photographer

5. Answer some e-mails & perhaps read blogs

6. Go to the post office

7. Leave for my trip - Bon voyage!

Have you ever taken magnesium citrate? Well don't, it's not an experience I would recommend to anyone. Oh, and if you never thought you were full of crap, well you'll get a whole new perspective on your person! lol So, here I am, literally empty and unable to eat! Stephen completely forgot and brought me my coffee in bed, like all other mornings. Talk about temptation!

I don't have to be at the hospital until noon, but I do have a few things to get done. I shall leave you.

Thank you for thinking of me, whether in prayers or in sending positive energy. As I mentioned in a prior blog entry, I am truly blessed to be surrounded by wonderful souls! I bow to you in gratitude! Namaste

Just puttering around!

Yesterday, I puttered around in my sewing room, cleaning here and there.

I traced the panel on the French Cottage Quilt. I checked my huge collection of DMC floss, a remnant of my cross stitch days, and would you believe I was missing seven (7) colours for the panel! Geez, why is it that you always need more colours?

Today, I went to see my doctor, Dr Gamal Eltabbakh. He does chemo therapy in his office. When I go there, I am reminded to count my blessings. It is difficult for me to see women plugged into a chemo IV. It truly gives one a whole new perspective on life and the importance of health. I bow in gratitude, thank you!

After my pre-op, I took the opportunity to run some errands. Micheal's was having a sale on DMC floss, four (4) for a $1.00 - Bonus! I also bought an embroidery hoop.

In the afternoon, I met a friend for coffee. Rabbi Waldmann is a quilter, whom I met from the newsgroup a couple of years ago. We caught up on news and quilting. She has offered to include my name in the misheberach on Friday! I am truly blessed to be surrounded by wonderful people who are thinking of me during this trying time! I bow once again in gratitude, thank you!

Off to get some laundry folded! Oh joy! lol Which reminds me of a book I read by Jack Kornfield, After Ecstasy, the Laundry! Great book!

Tah Dah.......on to quilting!

My paper is finally done! Hurray! I can move on with my life!

First, I want to say that the picture you are seeing is not a quilt of mine. It was done by Wendy, who posted an entry on her blog Snippets of a Quilter.

When I first saw this quilt, I immediately feel in love with it. Wendy has graciously given me permission to use it on my blog. The picture on the pattern does not do the quilt justice. And well, Wendy's quilt does! So thank you again Wendy for allowing me to show your beautiful work.

My mother, like most women in the late 50's, hand embroidered. She has a few pillow cases and serviettes that she's kept. She is not a quilter, however she has agreed to work with me on this quilt.

You see, my daughter has nothing made by my mother. Given that she just loves quilts, I thought it would be a great idea if my mother and I worked jointly on a quilt.

The pattern is called French Cottage Design by Crab-Apple Hill . It has two columns on each sides that are hand embroidered, which will be done by my mother. I shall do the sewing/piecing part. I think it will be wonderful that my daughter will have a quilt that has her grandmother's hand work.

Today, I shall attempt to get the embroidery panels done so that my mom can get working on it. She's been asking about it! My mother is coming down to stay with us for approximately a week in order to help me out. I'm sure she'll appreciate a bit of hand work while she takes care of my daughter.

Have a great day every one!

My baby turned 10 today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PUMPKIN!







You bring me so such joy! Thank you for being a part a part of my life!

I love you my little Beanhead!

Temptation, here I am!

Talk about lacking focus!!

The Fat Quarter Shop was having a sale on patterns and fabrics. So I took the opportunity to check out their site. I found two patterns on sale. I just love the Miss Rosie line of patterns and was looking to buy the Lucy in the Sky quilt pattern. Bonus it was on sale! The Bunny Hill Designs was also on sale, so why not! Who can pass up a sale!

Of course I like to take advantage of shipping charges and try my best to bring it to the max of the dollar tier. It makes me feel as though I'm getting my money's worth in shipping charges! ;o) So I looked around for a book I had seen on Darlene's blog (she has such great taste) called Comfort & Joy by Acorn Quilt & Gift Company. What a beautiful book it is. I can certainly see myself making quite a few quilts from that book! Great, just what I need, more distraction! lol The beauty about this book is that I can actually use fabric from my stash!

Yesterday I went shopping in Vermont. I was in one of those moods where I just wanted to run away. I bought fabric and notions for the Amy Butler - Weekend travel bag that I had blogged about. I fell in love with this fabric. The background is dark blue. I think I'll just be styling when I go away on weekend trips.

I'm hoping to start all of these projects before I listen to my Stephen Covey audio book on Focus! LOL

Have a great day every one!