The Land of Denial

Sorry that I have not been posting, but I had some rather devastating news that literally rocked my world. I haven't quite come to grips with the news and I have been on a trip to the land of "Denial" and that isn't a river in Egypt.

I'm not going to discuss what's going on because that would make it real -- and I'm just "not there yet".

However, on a quilt-y front, I decided to take on a new project. It combines my love of both quilting and embroidery. This pattern is "A Tisket - A Tasket" by Cotton Pickin Designs. I have 4 of the 11 blocks embroidered. It's a great project for me right now - since it's portable. A few of the blocks even have tear stains on them - but that's OK, since I will remember what I was going through while working on this quilt.

Thanks for understanding.

My 100th Posting

My 100th posting is supposed to be an inspirational one. I’ve had a lot of time to think this week about the things that are important to me and what I’ve learned about life. So here goes…

1. Family and friends are the most important thing in life. They are they for you no matter what – no questions asked and they accept you for who you are – warts and all!



2. Turning 50 made me think about the footprint that I’ve left on the world and hopefully, I have improved my tiny corner of the universe a little. I can also now admit when I’m wrong – not make excuses – and move on. Hey, I’m human and we make mistakes.



3. Gardening. Watching a tiny seed emerge into a beautiful flower just feels me with wonder and faith. Also, having a small garden and an energetic dog shows me that only the strong survive – unless you have a “Plan B”.



4. Quilting has taught me humility, patience, that “Done is Better Than Perfect” and “If you buy it – use it!”



5. I’ve learned from my dog that it’s OK to take a nap in the middle of the day. He has shown me what unconditional love is and how to become a better friend.



6. A sense of humor can get you through anything.



7. Blogging has opened a whole new world and inspired me to tackle things that I wouldn’t attempt before and shown me that help is just a “mouse click” away.
   

Just Taking It Easy

We have had some picture perfect weather these past few days and I have been just taking it easy and sitting out in a chair soaking up some sun rays and enjoying a "Chick" novel. Sounds like a vacation, but I had surgery on Tuesday afternoon and thankfully, I have not had any pain - I'm just so tired. I don't know how to act. I do a little bit (a very little bit) and then I have to sit and rest. I haven't done any sewing nor stitching - just sitting and reading and the occasional Sudoku puzzle (gotta keep the mind sharp!) Today is going to be a "HOT" one, so maybe once the A/C cools off my sewing room, I'll attempt to work on something and the choices are endless.



Nurse Bailey has been taking care of me - he seems to know all the good spots for taking a nap and wherever he is - it's the coolest spot in the house. Doesn't he just look like he's asking how I'm feeling? Nah, he's wondering when I'm going to throw the tennis ball. But this picture of him is just too cute.






All of my stuff has been planted in the garden and I've certainly enjoyed looking at it while sitting in my chair. My seedlings have been transplanted to larger containers and I'm just waiting until they are large enough to plant in the ground. I don't want to confuse them with weeds and I don't want Bailey tromping through the garden and crushing them - so they are in a holding pattern.

My "Faerie Garden" is filling in nicely. I was out there the other night on the full moon and thought I saw something in the garden twinkle and move -- maybe a fairy????? Bailey dove into the garden and started barking his head off -- so I flew into the house. I think it may have been a opossum - Yuck!

Well, my next post will be my 100th posting - so I need to go think of something inspiration to say.